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MyCollegeRoadTrip – EuroTrip – Summer 2009

Three of the members of the MCRT Team had the amazing opportunity to backpack Europe for 6 weeks in the summer of 2009. We hopped from country to country meeting amazing people and seeing beautiful nature all along the way. We covered, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Sweden, and Norway.

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Morocco: Strait Into Another World

Yesterday, I went to Africa with EF College Break on the Spanish Fiesta Tour. As we crossed the Strait of Gibraltar; we entered into another world. Driving in on the bus seeing towering mountains, some with snow on them, and poor cities with people looking through our glass with envy. We were just coming to visit for a day and leave, no questions asked. For Moroccans its a different story.

Jaccuzzi on the top of Mont-Blanc

After over six years of evolution, the concept of “jaccuzzi events” has led to the realization of a dream.

Key West Freak Shows

If you are heading to Key West for spring break, or most likely anytime of the year there are some characters that you are likely to see! These people are referred to as “Lifers” in Key West because they are out and about every day...

Beware of Spanish Street Cleaners...

Barcelona. Vibrant hub of the Iberian Peninsula. Full of life and character. Worst place ever for a group of 5 college girls to travel alone.We arrive in Barcelona on a Thursday evening, looking forward to a fun and relaxing weekend getaway from Madrid (our study-abroad home base).

Don't Pet Warthogs in Africa

This true story takes place May 2004 in Mashatu Game Reserve in a remote region of Botswana, Africa. I was on a high school graduation trip with 8 other members of my class and their fathers.

ROAD TRIPPER OF THE WEEK #1: Shaler Alias

We at MyCollegeRoadTrip would like to congratulate Shaler Alias on becoming the inaugural MCRT "Road Tripper of the week" (and for his ridiculously awesome name).

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College Football and Celebrities Do Not Mix!

As a student at UGA, I went on a number of football road trips during my undergrad years, as we were always a highly ranked team. One of the greatest lessons I learned on these trips is to never get your picture taken with celebrities! They are bad luck, and let me share with you my reasons.

Valdez, AK: Road-trip/ Hike

Here’s a piece of advice for hikers that shouldn’t be taken lightly: Do not under any circumstances hike long distances on a gravel road. DO NOT. The highway is not the trail. And no, it’s not easier than the trail.Yes, it’s flat; yes, the ascents are relatively less steep. Yes, it’s nice not to have to look down every couple of yards for a stump, boulder, sheet of ice, or god forbid, bear.

Study Abroad in Innsbruck Austria

Innsbruck is a fantastic place. I studied there for 6 weeks over the summer on a study abroad program through the University of Georgia. The program had about 200 students on it from all over the country (mainly the South). It was a great time and wonderful way to get a crash course on Europe.