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We know it as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, but in many European countries, the day before Lent is Pancake Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday or simply Pancake Day.
The origins of Pancake Day, like many pre-Lenten festivities, come from the desire to indulge in all the things you were giving up for Lent. In this case, the [...]

Whenever I go to Europe, I’m always looking for places to run. It isn’t easy. In some cities I’ve run back and forth along short stretches of sidewalk until I felt dizzy. Sometimes the charming cobblestone streets are so uneven I run in perpetual fear of twisting an ankle. Sometimes the only option is to [...]

As a student, sometimes you go hungry, especially in Europe where food can sometimes be really expensive. So, if you are ever in Austria or Germany and find yourself desperate for something to fill your empty student stomach, go for knödel – thick, round dumplings.

Scenic photo of Salzburg in the winter taken from the Monchsburg hill above the city.

A continuation of brief reviews of films across the cultural, chronological, and cinematic spectrum.
4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days (2007)– A riveting suspense set in the dying days of Romanian communism, this film revolves around a young, unexpectedly pregnant woman and her faithful friend.  They face the crisis together in a country where abortion [...]

While surely not a “must-see” on the list of places to experience when on a European adventure, taking a ferry ride from the small Swiss town of Romanshorn to the German city of Friedrichshafen (home of the Zeppelin), is a cheap and unique experience for student travelers. After all, it is not everyday that you [...]

An interview with a professional volleyball player currently playing in Klagenfurt, Austria.

A list of the latest, best, worst, and upcoming trips of Lizelle Jackson.

Austria may not be one of the most famous or popular European destinations but its culture and history are as rich as anywhere else. Vienna, Austria’s capital, has one of the most concentrated and amazing collections of museums in the entire continent. The congregation of these museums is a treat to the eyes from both [...]

A list of European countries with the top Christmas markets