studentsineurope

Spring is finally here.  Well, almost – but it is starting to look like it outside.
Flowers are sprouting, the snow has finally melted, and temperatures are consistently in the 40s or above in most of Europe.
For those of you who have spent the winter in Europe — the coldest winter recorded in 30 years — [...]

Anyone who is currently or will ever live abroad can benefit from the newly launched Expat Info Desk: unbiased city guides for expatriates that are relocating. Although the guides, and the site itself, seem to be marketed mostly toward corporate expats and their families, it seems that almost anyone could benefit from the information contained in [...]

As I continue planning my backpacking, figuring out how to get from a lot of random A’s to a bunch of unusual B’s, I’m running across quite a few helpful websites. My most recent favorite is a Dutch site, lowcostairlines.nl. Be warned, the site is actually in Dutch with no way to switch it to [...]

Amsterdam is not known for being the cheapest European city to visit.  Hotels are expensive and eating out will quickly make you wonder where all your hard earned cash has disappeared to.  To save money on your next visit to Amsterdam, consider staying in a hostel – they’re cheap, usually in a great location, plus [...]

The locals guide to your favorite city.

It may have been the official Chinese New Year last Sunday, but celebrations in Amsterdam will take place this weekend, and you won’t want to miss out on the fun.
Talk to anyone who has ever been to Amsterdam and they will tell you that the Dutch know how to throw a party.  And if you’ve [...]

Thinking of studying abroad but not sure where to go?  Consider the Netherlands for a unique educational experience in a fantastic central location.
As the first non-English-speaking country to offer courses taught in English, Holland now has nearly 1,500 international programs taught entirely in English (meaning there is no pressure to learn Dutch, an extremely difficult [...]

Planning on spending Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam this year?
Amsterdam may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of romantic European cities (could the legal prostitution and drugs have anything to do with this?), but upon visiting, you might be surprised by its lovebird-haven potential.  The endless canals, cobblestone streets and [...]

With climate change becoming recognized almost unanimously worldwide, eco travel – or environmentally friendly travel – is becoming a popular alternative to the more consumer-based travel of the past.  And while much of the green travel industry is based in traditionally warmer countries like Costa Rica and New Zealand, that doesn’t mean you can’t be [...]

A stuffed blonde monkey with his paw up in warning, a pair of slingback heels mounted on a tire, a porcelain vase… topped with a head.
Ah yes, another art fair has begun.
This time it’s in Rotterdam – the new Amsterdam alternative (think Chicago to New York or Berlin to, well, everywhere). Cheaper, tougher and not yet laden [...]