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… Read More
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The Stunning Beauty of the Sistine Chapel in Italy by AESU, Your Travel Experts
After moseying through the vast Vatican galleries, you at last discover the entrance to the Sistine Chapel. This is the moment you have been waiting for, once you step in to the Sistine Chapel, it will take you a minute… Read More
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Costa Rica Eco Explorer by AESU, Your Travel Experts
Do you want to travel but you don’t want to go too far? You’ve been to Mexico and Canada and you want to try someplace new and exciting – try Costa Rica! Costa Rica has been slowly becoming a destination… Read More
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Exploring the Magical City of Venice, Italy by AESU, Your Travel Experts
Knowing that Venice is slowing sinking makes this city even more magical! It might be years, if ever, before you are able come back to the city and by then, it might not be there! Take advantage of every second… Read More
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The Flower Carpet in Brussels, Belgium by AESU, Your Travel Experts
Within the town of Brussels, Belgium, there is a town square called Grand-Place. Grand-Place is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world and has been listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO since 1998. Grand-Place was constructed… Read More
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New Year’s Festivities in London by AESU, your Travel Expert
For the past couple of years we have offered a New Year’s Eve tour through our Alumni World Travel division. Several schools have offered it to their alumni and the tour has really taken off! The New Year’s Tour focuses… Read More
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Santa Claus/Saint Nicholas the Universal Figure of Christmas by AESU, your Travel Experts
In all of the cultures that celebrate Christmas there is almost always one tradition that remains the same. Santa Claus is an almost universally known figure. His name and duties vary by location and culture but the idea behind him… Read More
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Christmastime in Germany by AESU, your Travel Experts
So far this season we have explored Christmas Markets, the legend of Krampus, and how the holidays are celebrated in Greece. This week we explore the traditions of Germany, specifically, the Christmas Tree. Christmas trees have been welcomed into millions… Read More
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Christmas in Greece by AESU, your Travel Expert
Last week we learned about the terrifying Krampus. This week we will be taking a look at how Greeks celebrate the Christmas holidays! In Greece, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors. In Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, the… Read More
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Krampus – Santa’s Evil Counterpart
Tis the season for the excitement of Christmas! The promise of family, presents, and all around joy makes the season a festive one. Every week leading up to Christmas Eve, we will be posting about European Christmas traditions to help… Read More