On Monday morning, Group 14 visited the historic Santa Maria de Montserrat monastery. Nestled high up on the Catalonian mountains, Montserrat offered not only breath-taking views, but peaceful sanctuary from the world down below. It was about a 40 minute… Read More »The Montserrat, A True Marvel
As we walk the streets of the city of a thousand fountains, honey and lavender surround us, welcoming us to Aix-en Provence. Nestled in the south of France, the small city proves itself to be bustling and lively — especially… Read More »Flowers and fruit and fountains, Oh My!
The town of Aix-en-Provence located in the Southern part of France is famously known as the birthplace of painter Paul Cézanne and for having the most fountains in France: hence being called the city of art and water. Sure enough,… Read More »“Aix” Marks the Spot
On Monday, we toured the ArtCava winery and bottled our own cava. When we arrive at the bus stop after a two-hour commute, we were greeted by our tour guide and brought to the winery itself.
Our bodies are running on little to no sleep, but that’s not stopping us from experiencing all that Barceloneta beach has to offer. At 4:30 am our alarm clocks went off and although we wanted to drift back into sleep,… Read More »Exchanging Sleep for Serotonin
In hopes of finding one of our UofSC fallen study abroad soldiers, chants of “Alexxxx” echoed as the sun went down over the main stage at the Barcelona Primavera Sound Music Festival, the largest music Festival in the Mediterranean.
Music is something that brings everyone together, no matter their background. Festivals are held all around the world to celebrate the beauty of music and the communities it comes from. While in Barcelona, we went to Primavera along with thousands… Read More »Primavera has sprung in Barcelona
If you didn’t make it to Primavera Sound, Tame Impala did an impromptu set at Salla Apolo for only 20 euros!
Today we went and explored the Parc del Laberint d’Horta in Barcelona. This week I have been exploring different parts of the city and haven’t had the chance to see the historical parks and beautiful nature thats here. We made… Read More »A Fairytale Adventure
On Wednesday, we visited Park Güell: a fantasy land full of colors, shapes, and whimsy. It’s not hard to tell that Antoni Gaudí was the creator of this park, as all of his work it distinguished by its breathtaking beauty… Read More »Gaudí’s Gorgeous Güell
Italy, famous for its wine, did not earn this claim through mass wine consumption, while they do consume A LOT. Rather, they earned this title because of the sheer amount of wine made in the country.
Flower market by day, bar scene by night, Campo di Fiori offers a range of activities for its visitors. During the middle ages, this property was a field of flowers, which is where the name originated. It translates as “field… Read More »Campo Di Fiori: A Destination For Everyone
A tasting experience like none other. The Tili Vini winery is filled with rich history, nice people. and delicious wines.
Upon planning this trip to Barcelona, one thing we were looking forward to was the beaches. However, when we finally got to the beaches, we were met with many emotions, the first of which was slight disappointment.
One of our favorite parts of Spanish culture that my group has discovered is tapas! Tapas are a big part of Spanish cuisine, even though they are actually “small” bites of many different types of food! Tapas are typically shared… Read More »Tapas – Small bites and big memories
Seeing the sunset is one of the most spectacular views of Barcelona. This group enjoyed the sunset with cheap bottles of wine and charcuterie. The city has so many views, from la Sagrada Familia to the Barceloneta beach. A sunset here should be once in a lifetime, but we get to enjoy it for 28 days.
CIC Barcelona students are always learning. Students learn in the traditional classroom and also utilize the city of Barcelona as a learning lab.
POV: you’re an American college student studying in Barcelona, Spain for the month. We have loved our first few days in Barcelona and have had several opportunities to explore the city around us. On Sunday, we were led on a… Read More »Sounds like a dream, right? Right.
Barcelona is a non-stop overload of food and drink options. It seems a gelato shop, outdoor sangria spot or coffee bar during siesta time is available.
It’s normal to anticipate certain expectations when traveling abroad. But could those expectations have a negative impact on your trip?
