While living in Paris, I was able to travel to the UK, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. 3 out of 4 of those trips were on my own dime and really affordable!, My friend invited me the week before, and I had no plans for the weekend, so I went.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/03/21/tips-for-traveling-outside-of-parisThe excursions allowed us to explore new sights near us, with many opportunities throughout the weekend trips to make the most of our short time in a new city.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/05/07/studying-abroad-in-seville-spain-and-finding-a-new-homeBonus Tip: A smaller, three-outlet extension is great for weekend trips where you need your phone and iPod, but not necessarily all of the spaces on a full power strip. ...and explore nearby cities, too. 3.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/04/10/how-to-pack-for-a-semester-abroadWhile my fast-paced weekend trips may blur, the everyday scenes of Seville will stick with me.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/01/24/an-honest-reflectionHostels and Airbnbs are also very cheap making weekend trips a breeze for budget conscious college students like myself., Trips are easy and cheap in the region as well.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/18/takeaways-from-studying-abroadPalace of San Telmo: historical building in Seville that is now the seat of the presidency of the Andalusian Autonomous Government The only thing I wish I knew before going abroad would be to plan your weekend trips way in advance.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/01/04/in-the-blink-of-an-eyeSo far, I have had the opportunity to travel to Wuzhen for a weekend, and Dalian for two separate trips.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/11/17/here-there-everywhereEighteen friends and I decided to rent a cabin in the French Alps for the weekend., This was probably one of my favorite trips.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/05/13/lost-adventuresI myself have had numerous trips outside of Italy, and thoroughly enjoyed all of them, but one of the faculty in CEA CAPA shared some wise words during our orientation hike that impacted how I decided to spend some of my weekends., Emphasizing that we should make sure to fully explore our new home and the surrounding area before deciding to take off every weekend, I made sure to take enough weekends in Florence to do just that., Luckily being here for the weekdays helps with that, and any weekend spent in Florence is never wasted., You can get to anywhere you want to go in the region pretty easily by bus or train, and all the locations are close enough for half- or full-day trips, yet are also worth staying the night if you feel like extending your time there.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/06/03/visiting-various-towns-in-the-tuscan-region-of-italywhich is funny, since I was walking through Old Town Square this afternoon watching people get ready for the Christmas Markets opening this weekend., Interactions like this make me feel like I'm leaving my mark here, even if it's through small things like daily trips to the market to visit my friends that don't speak the same language as I do.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/12/18/it's-all-about-the-little-thingsOn our way home from a weekend excursion with CEA CAPA, we made a pit stop in the most beautiful village in France, as ranked by the Ministry of Culture., Our knowledgeable tour guide, who accompanied our CEA CAPA group on most trips throughout the semester, walked us through unique paths in nearly every town or city we visited.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/08/23/making-memories-through-study-abroad-excursions-during-a-semester-in-grenoble-franceIn all of my classes, we go on field trips often to explore different parts of Florence and connect it to what we are learning., A few of my favorite field trips that I have been on are going to a Parmesan factory in Modena, visiting the Gucci Museum, and attending art exhibitions for my photography class., I have learned from all of the mistakes that I have made while planning the perfect weekend trip.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/10/learning-abroadThis may have slipped my mind a few times when I started to plan weekend trips to different countries before classes even started, but trust me, there is an academic side of things.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/10/12/don't-forget-to-studyOne of the most meaningful trips I have taken while in Europe has been my trip to Budapest, Hungary., This trip had so many learning experiences, especially since it was one of the first trips I took while abroad., However, this was definitely one of my favorite trips that I have taken while in Europe., Although I only stayed for a weekend, Budapest is somewhere I think I could have spent a week.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/05/25/my-trip-to-budapestWhile I was studying abroad in Seville, there were so many places I wanted to travel to on the weekends, but with so many trips, finding places to stay started to get pretty expensive., I would highly recommend considering hostels when booking your weekend trips abroad!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/03/02/tips-for-staying-in-hostels-while-traveling-abroadMy program-mates and I have had countless gatherings there to taste French food, learn more about wine, talk about our weekend trips, and get help with anything we needed.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/05/25/my-favorite-places-in-antibesI also have begun to plan trips across Europe and am so excited for the opportunity to experience other cultures while I am here., This weekend I will be traveling to Amsterdam!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/02/24/a-prague-state-of-mindI would say that out of the two trips to Amsterdam going to the Keukenhof Flower Gardens was hands-down the best part and a must-see for any traveler., The warm atmosphere of Amsterdam with the narrow alleyways and uncountable canals make it a cozy spot for a short weekend trip or long-term study abroad destination.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/31/a-tale-of-two-new-cea-citiesPacking: Only bring a carry-on for short weekend trips--trust me!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/03/30/barcelona-on-a-budgetBetween my three classes I had five different weekend field trips in order to fully immerse myself into the learning.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/07/02/active-learning-in-costa-rica