Ever wonder what goes on in a museum after dark? May 13th through 16th you can find out! Europe’s most popular museums are participating in the “European Night of Museums.” Museums get crowded during the summer months so use this… Read More
-
Apps to Make Travel Planning a Little Easier
Travel apps are great for helping you navigate, find restaurants, or take the perfect picture during your trip but they can be useful before you start your journey too. Try out these apps before your trip to help with your… Read More
-
Map Apps for Traveling to Europe
Some people have a built in GPS and never get lost. The rest of us struggle from time to time. What do you do when you’re in a strange city and can’t find a north-facing tree to help… Read More
-
AESU’s Favorite Travel Accessories
Your upcoming trip is right around the corner!! You might have a packing list as long as your arm or maybe you’re a light packer… Either way, check out AESU’s 20 must-have travel accessories and make sure you’re not missing… Read More
-
Want to Visit the Historic Berchtesgaden Salt Mine?
The stop at the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine is one of the highlights of AESU’s Great Escape Tour. Journey to the foot of the Alps and view this centuries-old mine to learn about salt, how the mine works, and how salt… Read More
-
Apps for Travel Safety
Your departure date is quickly approaching and you are nothing but excited. Your parents on the other hand… They’re worried. Despite your numerous conversations about how safe traveling to Europe is, how responsible you’ve become and how AESU has been… Read More
-
10 Safety Tips to Keep You Safe Abroad
1) Don’t go it alone The buddy system is a must when traveling abroad. That way you’ve got someone to decipher directions with or watch your back while you take money out of the ATM. Plus it’s more fun to… Read More
-
The 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta
2015 marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, one of the most influential documents in history. It serves as the foundation for the English system of common law. On the June 15, 1215, King John met with his barons… Read More
-
Photo Apps for Travel
So you’re finally in Europe! You’ve been looking forward to this trip all year- sunbathing in Nice, eating baguettes under the Eiffel Tower, drinking beer at the Hofbrauhaus, making memories that will last a lifetime! But you know what your… Read More
-
Why Did AESU Choose Rijsttafel as the Included Meal in Amsterdam?
AESU chose rijsttafel, a Dutch word that literally translates to “rice table,” as the included meal in our trips to Amsterdam. But why? Every year people ask the same question. Why include rijsttafel instead of typical Dutch food? Good question!… Read More