austria

In a country where coffeehouse culture has been part of everyday life since the 17th century, it is easy to see why Austrian coffee is famous. Though the drinks are…

When I first arrived in Salzburg, I adored the city for its snowcapped mountains and sparkling wintery streets. As springtime crept in, the Mirabell Gardens bloomed and the icy scenery…

My backpack jostled in my lap as the car sped along the cliffs. With tired eyes and still gripping my passport, the yellow lights of Old Town slowly came into…

Although Salzburg in winter is full of holiday cheer and sleigh rides through the snow-covered Alps, Salzburg in springtime has just as much to offer. Though notorious for its “Schnürlregen,”…

The wild adventuress. Thrill-seeking. “Big” personality. Individuals that match those qualities are the ones expected to have the confidence to leave their friends and family for a semester to study…

During our first month in Salzburg, AIFS organized a cooking class for students who wanted to learn how to make traditional Austrian cuisine. The class took place at a local…

As someone who feels the need to incessantly plan everything out when traveling in order to make the most out of a vacation, one of the best things that a…

In the rush of packing and planning for your great study abroad adventure, remember to set goals to guide you along the journey. The following are my own personal goals,…

Merry Christmas! Frohe Weihnachten! Buon Natale! Feliz Navidad! Wesołych Świqt! With the holiday season off to a start, countries all over the world have begun their Christmas celebrations. For the…

Whenever you travel, wherever you go, you always have one place that stands above the rest. It doesn’t mean that the other trips weren’t good, it just means that this…