Brianna Scatorchia

Krampus is Coming to Town!

"It's the most wonderful time of the year! They'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long long ago." Scary ghost stories? Traditionally, holiday enthusiasts worldwide are decking their halls...

Oktoberfest 2011... IN MUNICH!

The quaint Bavarian city of Munich is hit every year with a topsy-turvy celebration. Oktoberfest proves Germany's most highly unofficial and anticipated holiday. Thick, golden beer cozies up inside heavy, glass towers called steins. Rollercoasters and other...

Vacation in Positano, Italy!

Nestled sweetly along the sparkling Amalfi coastline lays a summer escape. The hill top, ocean town of Positano offers all the beauty and excitement of Italian life and culture without an overwhelming tourist population. The perched highways tightly hug lush...

Holy Week has Arrvied in Sevilla, Spain!

It is that special time of year in Sevilla, Spain. Winter melts into the past leaving room for warm breezes and fragrant flowers. Locals step out in preparation of a sacred, time honored tradition hoping to captivate every Catholic around...

Rome's Best Gelateria: Old Bridge

When traveling abroad, immersing yourself totally into the culture is a crucial requirement. The country's language, actions, and food are part of the natives' everyday rustics. For travelers though, the locals' seemingly mundane nuisances scramble up...

Farewell to Berlin's Polar Bear Knut

A recent tragedy has frozen countless, German hearts. On Saturday March 19, world renowned polar bear Knut passed away due to alleged brain damages. Knut proved a true German icon due to his rare upbringing at the Berlin Zoological Garden...

Italy's National Unity Day

March 17th holds some recognized holidays honored around the world. While the Irish at home and abroad commemorate their beloved St. Patrick with parades and feasts, another country triumphantly celebrates a completely different occasion. Today marks the 150th anniversary of...

Top 10 Things to Bring for a European Excursion!

Planning a trip to Europe can be an extremely exciting yet stressful event. Newark Liberty International Airport's heighten security, luggage weight limits, and confusing cultures have replaced the anticipation of travel with anxiety. I have compiled a list...

A Galway St. Patrick's Day!

The deep winter slumber of Ireland slowly breaks as the vibrant sound of bagpipes and flutes carry weightless melodies over the rocky moors and rolling green pastures. The sweet and savory scents of succulent bacon and warm Irish soda...

Bus2Alps: Affordable student trips throughout Europe!

The most rewarding experience for any college student is the opportunity to study abroad. Plunging head first into another country's culture ignites new senses of wonderment and knowledge. The world appears to be none other than a giant...

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