If You're Only Going to Travel to 5 Places Abroad… Make It These
Everyone talks about where to go when you study abroad, but after helping thousands of students plan trips and doing most of them ourselves, we can confidently say: these 5 spots hit every time. Whether it's the views, the activities, or the energy — these are the ones you shouldn't leave Europe without doing.
1. Morocco
This is the trip that makes it feel like you're really abroad. Morocco hits different — culture, food, energy, everything. Stay in a luxury villa or head out to the Sahara for a desert camp. Ride camels, quad bike through dunes, and watch the stars in complete silence. Markets, rooftop restaurants, and mint tea on every corner. It's not Europe — and that's why it's a must.
2. Dubrovnik, Croatia
You think Dubrovnik is just for Game of Thrones fans... until you actually go. What makes it top 5 material: ATV tour through the hills and countryside — full send through trails with views over the coast. Private boat day to explore islands, cliff jump, swim through caves, and maybe pull up to a beach club by boat. Old Town is cool, but the outside of the city is where it really hits. Pair it with a group, and it becomes one of the most underrated abroad weekends.
3. Amalfi Coast, Italy
The Amalfi Coast isn't just famous for the views — it's the vibe. You base yourself in Sorrento (easy and cheaper), then: Do a private boat day to Capri with snacks, drinks, swimming, and time to explore the island. Spend another day cruising down the Amalfi Coast to Positano, cliff jumping, or even squid fishing. Walk through town with a lemon gelato and pretend you live there. There's a reason this place never goes out of style.
4. Tenerife, Spain
If you're chasing warm weather, private boats, and beach club vibes without breaking the bank, Tenerife is it. Most people don't realize how good the Canary Islands are — and Tenerife has it all: Private yacht day with dolphin + whale watching, snorkeling, Prosecco, and a full lunch (for less than you'd spend in Italy or Greece). Las Rocas Beach Club: oceanfront pool, daybeds, and a full party vibe. Unreal sunsets, tapas, and volcano views. It feels tropical, but it's still Spain — and flights are cheaper than you'd expect.
5. Florence, Italy
Florence is always a study abroad favorite, but it's what you do around it that makes it a top 5 pick. Our Tuscany Wine Tour is the best one in Europe — two wineries, a huge lunch, tons of tastings, and a stop in San Gimignano. This is everyone's favorite day abroad guaranteed. Pasta class in the city center (yes, you eat everything you make).
These 5 are the ones that always come up in group chats, get repeated every semester, and leave people saying "that was my favorite trip." Plan them right, and your abroad experience won't just be full of trips — it'll be full of the right ones.