Pompeii was once a vibrant port town in ancient Rome, but the eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed it all in the course of one day. 20 feet of ash and pumice preserved the excavated city, and now provides detailed insight… Read More
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Game of Thrones Tour: Northern Ireland
The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones will come to an end on May 19, but GOT fans can still experience the magic of The Known World with AESU! Keep your eye out for a Northern Ireland tour… Read More
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The History and Traditions of Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, or the “Fifth of May,” is an important Mexican holiday in observance of the Battle of Puebla. However, the holiday is often misconstrued as Mexico’s Independence Day, or simply a reason to enjoy celebratory margaritas. Although it… Read More
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Easter in Italy (Pasqua)
If you travel to Italy during Easter, you won’t find the standard American holiday decor like pastel-colored eggs and comically large rabbits. Easter (Pasqua) is more important than Christmas to most Italians, and the locals take the celebrations quite seriously…. Read More
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Highlights of the French Riviera
Along the southeast coast of Provence, where the Alps meet the Italian border and the Meditteranean Sea, lies a captivating destination known as the French Riviera. With mild winters and warm summers, the French Riviera (or Cote d’Azur) attracts millions… Read More
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Hot Destination: Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu consists of three overlapping routes: Mollepata, Classic, and One Day. Trekkers wake before the sunrise and prepare for a day (or four) of indescribable adventure. Hike through cloud forests, alpine tundra, Incan ruins and… Read More
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4 Must-Visit Gaudí Buildings in Barcelona
Travelers escape to Barcelona for warm weather, amazing food, and irresistible culture, but no trip to the Spanish city would be complete without a thorough tour of Antoni Gaudí‘s remarkable creations. Gaudí was born and raised in Barcelona, and over… Read More
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The Castles of Sintra
Artists, travelers, and wanderlust dreamers have flocked to Sintra, Portugal for centuries. In a letter to his mother, the British poet Lord Byron wrote, “[Sintra] contains beauties of every description… Palaces and gardens rising in the midst of rocks, cataracts… Read More
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24 Hours in Dubrovnik (King’s Landing)
The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones is scheduled to premiere on April 14, just a few weeks away. While the Known World may cease to exist on television, fans of the show can live out their fantasies… Read More
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Experience the National Parks of Costa Rica with AESU
Costa Rica consists roughly of 19,714 square miles, and 25% of its total territory contains national parks and protected areas. With over 26 national parks, 11 forest reserves, and 8 biological reserves, Costa Rica is full of beautiful wildlife and… Read More