If London is on the top of your travel bucket list, and you want to check a World Heritage Site off your travel checklist, consider an excursion to the world’s most famous garden- Kew Gardens in Richmond. Over 30,000 plant varieties reside in this 121 hectare (300 acre) 250 year old garden. This garden is […]
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Exploring Paris and The Gardens of Versailles
Spring is quickly approaching, which means flowers will be blooming soon. Don’t you want to go to France this spring to see the lovely gardens of Versailles? The gardens were commissioned by Louis XIV in 1661. It took forty years for André Le Nôtre to oversee and complete the design, aided by several other artists and […]
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Holland’s Tulip Fields, A Beautiful Sight to See
Springtime is a special time any place – however it is even more extraordinary in Holland. The exquisitely manicured tulip fields are truly a remarkable sight. After visiting the fast-paced city of Amsterdam, slow down and discover the countryside, where blooming tulip fields, wooden shoes, and iconic windmills rule the land. The tulip originates as […]
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The Best Books for Traveling in Europe
Your trip to Europe is leaving in a couple months and I bet you are getting very excited! You may be starting to research the places you are going but haven’t nailed down exactly what you would like to see while you are in each city. While it may not be easy to find a […]
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Exploring Milan: More than Just the Fashion Capital of the World
Milan is the second biggest city in Italy, behind Rome. It is considered one of the top influential cities in the world of fashion. Each year, more than 2 million visitors explore Milan. There are many great things to do and see in Milan, more than just shopping! Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the one […]
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Exploring the Greek Isle of Poros, Travel Tips From AESU, Your Travel Experts
The weather in the US has been cold and dreary. Many of us are dreaming of sunnier days that seem like they will never come. While spring is right around the corner, it seems so far away. While we shiver, we can start planning our trip to Poros, Greece! Many of AESU’s trips end in […]
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The History of the Tower of London by AESU, your Travel Experts
The tower of London is more than a beautiful castle that resides next to the River Thames. It is also her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress. William the Conqueror built the Tower Of London in 1078. The White Tower is the earliest part of the Tower of London structure. It was originally built to keep […]
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Touring Heidelberg, Germany by AESU, your Travel Experts
Preserved in the south of Germany is the romantic town of Heidelberg, a place brimming with rich history and culture. Heidelberg is home to the oldest university in Germany. It has inspired numerous philosophers and writers, such as Goethe and Mark Twain. No matter what sort of European adventure you aspire to have, you will […]
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Paris, la ville de l’amour – Paris, The City of Love by AESU, your Travel Experts
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and your mind is stuck on romance. Visions of the Eifel Tower and couples kissing on a bridge over the Seine River pop up in your mind. Whether you have been to the City of Love or not, Paris is the city that one thinks of when you […]
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Shakespeare and the Literary History of London by AESU, Your Travel Experts
William Shakespeare is a name nearly everyone knows, he was an English poet, playwright and actor in the 16th century. I am sure your teachers made you suffer through Romeo and Juliet as well as Othello back in high school. You may not have appreciated it then, but now that you are slightly older and slightly wiser, you […]
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