It’s questionable whether Mark Twain has ever said the following, but undoubtedly it has become one of our tour director’s motto ever since she came across it: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you… Read More
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Helpful Photography Apps for Your Next Trip!
Photography is the classic method for recording your vacation. AESU knows how satisfying snagging the perfect shot is and how an abundance of likes is a necessity on Instagram. So we have compiled a short list of our favorite photography… Read More
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Admiring the Art of the Vintage Van Gogh
Pardon our play on words, but Vincent’s work is indeed vintage as he’s celebrating his 163rd birthday on March 30th! In fact, the last known work before his death, Wheat Field with Crows completed in July of 1890 is nearly… Read More
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Top Messaging Apps to Use While Traveling
AESU knows how important it is for you to stay in touch with everyone while you’re traveling. That’s why we’ve compiled this short list of free communication apps to help you keep the people you’re missing back home in the… Read More
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The Boboli Gardens, a Year-Round Sight for Sore Eyes
Where can you seek solace from the summer sun beneath century-old structures, a rainbow of color from breathtaking foliage in the fall, a serene snowy landscape in the winter, and a bounty of blossoms in the spring? Florence, of course,… Read More
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Sending Baroque Birthday Blessings to Vivaldi!
March 4th hosts a variety of birthdays, but let’s take a moment to remember the great Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi. We have him to thank for laying the groundwork of the ‘concerto’, and various inspirational violin pieces that pluck the… Read More
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Calling All Beer Enthusiasts! Check out the Heineken Museum
Amsterdam is notorious for its relaxed laws (or lack there-of) on recreational activities, but there are plenty of reasons to visit the Netherlands for those who aren’t on a party agenda. Or, even for those who are, but want a… Read More
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Famous London Churches Any Traveler Must See
If there’s three things England was known for prior to the current day, it was its Kings, religion, and churches. After all, King Henry VIII made his own church just so he could get a divorce from his first wife,… Read More