Erasmus blogs
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How to learn to study: the best advice
"I want to learn how to study well. " "I can't improve my grades". Have you said these words before? Do you want to learn some study techniques? Don't worry, in this article we will give you some tips related to how to learn to study so that you are able to solve your...
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10 things to do in Graz, Austria
Hello again! Today I am here to talk to you about the city of Graz which I have now had the opportunity to visit twice. The first time that I went there was in Spring and the second was in summer 2018. To start off I am going to say that even though it has its own...
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Les Calanques, the beaches of French Riviera
Les Calanques, the beaches on the Blue Coast Hello everyone! Today we're finishing off this chapter on France, with the Les Calanques route, in Cassis. Let's briefly go back to the moment when I picked my second Erasmus destination. I remember looking for photos of...
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"The Battle": Flat or residence? Final part (flirting and score)
I start by promising that this will be the last article I will write on this saga, where I've been debating on whether to live in a shared flat or a student residence. I think that after having talked about six different aspects, things should be pretty clear (if you...
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Romania road trip: The Brasov sign's wonderful panorama
Getting to the base of Mount Tâmpa Finally here comes the most exciting part, at least for me, of our day in Brasov. After we have walked the streets back and forward, visiting some of main tourist attractions like "The Black Church" or "The Rope String" ( of which you...
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Spending two days in the Irish capital
Dublin was established around the tenth century by the Vikings and despite the numerous attacks from the native Irish people, it remained under the control of the Vikings for some time. Later, Vikings, Irish tribes and English people were fighting for the control of the...
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Azores: which thermal baths should you visit in San Miguel
Azores: which thermal baths to visit in San Miguel Hello everyone! Today I am going to talk to you about a trip I made in February 2019. I visited the Azores Islands for 8 days and it was an incredible experience. For those who don't know, the Azores Islands are an...
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A week in Andalusia: Seville
Hello again! Today I want to talk to you about a trip that I took through Andalusia. We went by car from Galicia, spending a night in Salamanca, until our first stop: the city of Seville. We also visited Granada and Cordoba, which I will talk to you about in the next...
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Discovering the National Park of Krka
Hi, everyone! This is my first post and I want to start it off by talking about one of the most special places that I have visited in Croatia. It is a place which was declared as a national park in 1985, which covers an area of 100 kilometres squared around the river...
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Romania road trip: Brașov's main attractions
A good start of the day After we started the day right by having a cup of coffee or cappuccino and some good sweets in one of the best cake shop from Brașov, named Zoomserie - of which you can read in my previous article - we are getting back on the streets and...
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Amazing Chicago!
The city: Chicago is a great city but also a bit expensive. There are many places to visit such as museums, parks, etc. When I have free time I go to museums or restaurants. Where I live: I live in the Chicago Hyde Park sector, I travel alone to study. Hyde Park is...
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A short trip to the beach of Esposende
Esposende is a small town that has one of the longest beaches in the Minho region. It is also a well-known destination for avid surfers or people that would like to relax a bit by the ocean. That’s why, we, a group of girls on Erasmus, decided to visit Esposende. The...
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Hiking in Peneda-Gerês National Park
Peneda-Gerês National Park is the only national park and protected area in Portugal and is located near the northeast border with Spain. There are a couple of rivers running through the park – Limia, Cavado, and Homem, which are considered to be one of the biggest...
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Romania road trip: Zoomserie: espresso, cappuccino and ice cream
A chill morning The second day of the road trip starts on a chill vibe as we are relaxing a bit, charching our batteries and getting energized over a cup of coffee and some sweets at one of the best cafe and cake shop we have been to lately named Zoomserie. Where is...
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Romania road trip: Brașov Christmas market
Brasov Christmas market and its landmarks After we get to know the wonderful accommodation where we would have to stay for one night in Brasov and, even if we just want to make ourselves comfortable here after a day full of travelling, we are still hungry for only...
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Romania road trip: Brașov, the best accommodation ever
Brașov, the best accommodation ever We leave Bran behind and start driving towards Brașov, the two places are not so far from each other, so it takes us around 40 minutes to get to the next destination. Because is getting dark outside and we are at the same time tired...
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One day in Viana do Castelo
The region around Viana do Castelo has been inhabited since ancient times, but its importance grew during the Age of the Great Discoveries. Then, the city became truly prosperous and most of the buildings were built around the sixteenth century along with its port from...
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Romania road trip part 2: BRAN CASTLE, where are the vampires?
From a castle to another castle We are now driving to the Bran Castle and it takes around 1 hour to get from Sinaia to Bran – the village where our following destination is located. As we are slowly approaching the core of Romania and leaving behind the Prahova...
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Fake News
Tampering with images and voices is a danger to both the manipulated person and society. When not consented, the victim may have his honor and credibility undermined, as well as possible psychological harm.Those who have made decisions based on such tampering can suffer...
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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Dragonstone from the Game of Thrones
Hello again! Today I want to talk to you about a place that's become very famous over the last few years. It's San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a small island which is connected via some stone bridges that make access possible. The island that has inconsistent land underfoot,...
