Tag: university
An Iberian Adventure: Vacationing in Spain and Portugal
June 25, 2019. Sarah Hopkins
Is the Iberian Peninsula calling your name? Get ready for a journey through centuries of history and culture in Spain and Portugal.
Exercise Your Mind With Mobile Brain Games
May 15, 2019. Peter Vey
Make the most of your screen time by exercising your mind with these mobile brain game apps.
9 Best College Towns in the Northeast
February 08, 2019. Nathan Duke
There are a ton of towns in the Northeast with universities at their figurative center. Here are the 10 best college towns to travel to.
10 Nearby College Museums
January 28, 2019. AAA Staff
Brush up on your studies without the pressure of being graded. Visit one of these college museums, all within a day’s drive.
Navigating the Grad School College Search Process
January 02, 2019. Cassandra Raposo
The college search process is difficult enough for a burgeoning undergrad. Searching for a grad school can be just as stressful.
Why US Students Need International Travel Insurance
December 24, 2018. AAA Staff
Studying abroad? Check out our international travel insurance cheat sheet.
8 Hours in Omaha
November 21, 2018. Andrew G. Rosen
Even in a short amount of time, there are plenty of cool things to see and do in Omaha.
AAA Four Diamond Hotels in Boston
November 17, 2018. John McHugh
Looking for a place to stay in Beantown? These are some of the best AAA Four Diamond Rated hotels in Boston.
Removing Hazards Around Your Home
November 15, 2018. Susan Kreimer
Getting older doesn’t have to result in giving up familiar surroundings. Aging safely in your own home may be a distinct possibility. “We have more control than we think” over our immediate environment, said Dr. Alexis Eastman, a geriatrician in the Institute on Aging at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health…
Historical River Cruise Destinations
November 03, 2018. Kim Foley MacKinnon
A large draw of many river cruise destinations is the excellent chance they provide passengers to learn about various topics, from wine to food to history, in an in-depth fashion. Cruise lines plying the rivers from Europe to Egypt often offer similar itineraries, using local guides as experts to provide insight into the past. For…
16 Fun Things to Do in Rochester, NY
October 16, 2018. AAA Staff
There are a variety of fun things to do in Rochester, N.Y., From beer tastings to amusement parks, here’s how to spend your time in New York’s third largest city.
Experience an Authentic European Vacation in Germany
October 12, 2018. AAA Staff
Book the ultimate European vacation that feels like it is straight out of a medieval fairy tale.
River Cruises Around the World
October 01, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
What better way to see the world than cruising along a picturesque, ancient river? In the past few years, river cruises have gotten big (well, not literally – they have to be small enough to fit between the riverbanks). As river cruises and river cruising companies proliferate year after year, you have more and more…
The Top 10 Things to Do in Austin, Texas
September 09, 2018. Katie McElveen
Keep Austin Weird? You got it. Learn about the 10 best things to do in Austin, Texas, with our guide to the quirky city.
The Top 10 Things to Do in Washington, D.C.
September 02, 2018. Donna Heiderstadt
Be ready for pretty sights the minute you step off the train in Union Station. Here are our Top 10 things to do in Washington, D.C.
Is Grad School Worth It? How to Determine If It’s the Right Option for You
August 05, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Getting a graduate degree may seem like a no-brainer to some, but it’s a weighted decision to make.
200 Things to See in America’s Biggest Cities
July 09, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
America’s biggest cities are filled with busy people – and they’re also filled with amazing things to see and do. Whether you’re a local looking for something new or a tourist who wants to see all the sights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Northern Lights: 10 Shining Examples of the Best Viewing
June 14, 2018. Jason Frye
It takes a bit of travel, a bit of luck and warm clothes to spot them, but these 10 places offer the best odds for spotting the aurora borealis.
102 National Park Attractions
May 25, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Go big with a vacation to an amazing U.S. national park.
Finding Treasures Along Portugal’s River of Gold
May 23, 2018. Dana Hammond
Portugal is having a moment. The westernmost country on the European continent, home to explorers who led the Age of Discovery, has been luring world travelers to its own shores of late. I savored that thought as I took a final sip of sweet port wine on the bow of the Viking Torgil as it…