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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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See St. Mark’s Square in Venice
Napoleon once referred to St. Mark’s Square as the “finest drawing room in Europe.” Though it may seem like an unattainable dream destination, it is actually within your reach. AESU offers a Great Escape package that will send you to… Read More
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How to Vacation in Lucerne without Breaking the Bank
Vacationing overseas can be a rich and rewarding experience. But it doesn’t have to be an experience just for the rich. AESU, the most trusted name in travel, offers travel programs for college students and young professionals at affordable rates…. Read More
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Enhance Your Europe Experience. Yea, There’s an App for That
Apps are crazy useful! Did you know there’s an app that allows you to put imaginary staples in imaginary paper? Ok, maybe that one’s not so worthwhile, but these apps are! There is so much information out there about what… Read More
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Tour Verona, Italy, the Setting for Romeo and Juliet
“O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?” Oh, Verona, Italy you say? Thanks! In case you are unaware, Verona is the setting for the world’s most popular (and tragic) love story, Romeo and Juliet. Verona is also the setting for… Read More
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Planning a Trip to the Churchill War Rooms
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s death. Churchill passed away on January 24, 1965, but… Read More