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Did you know that nine of Suzhou, China’s 69 classical gardens are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites?  Suzhou’s gardens are recognized as the most refined forms of garden art. While…

India is home to many architectural wonders. With so many sights to choose from, though, you may be stumped with where to visit first. Lucky for you we have the…

A city blossoming with creativity, dancing, and lots of color, Buenos Aires, Argentina has a lively culture that inspires exciting adventures. Its young, cosmopolitan image and diverse, characterful neighborhoods give…

Compared to Ireland’s well-traveled cities like Dublin, Cork, and Galway, Maynooth doesn’t get quite as much publicity. Here at AIFS Study Abroad, though, we think this small town is actually…

Literally translated to “Vineyard of the Sea,” Viña del Mar is a coastal city located northwest of Santiago, Chile. Its close proximity to the South Pacific makes it a safe…

“Well, it ain’t the Redwoods.” My head snapped up in a grin and met my friends’ gazes, all of us in amazement and dissolving into laughter at this comment thrown out…

It is January. I am stumbling over in the Málaga airport with two large suitcases in either hand, and a carry-on breaking my back. Yes, I have overpacked (I brought…

The last far-away destination that I visited in Argentina was the city of Córdoba, which is the capital city of the province of Córdoba. It is the second biggest city…

When running around your new home away from home, you are bound to discover a few favorite areas within your host city that you keep returning to. London is a…

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…