Rachel Bicha, Author at StudentUniverse Travel Blog

Top 8 Best Mini Spring Break Trips in the US

The quintessential spring break trip usually involves a week of relaxing, swimming and partying by the beach. But what if you need something shorter? Whether you have studying to catch up on, are spending part of your spring break visiting family or friends or are just trying to plan a spring break on a budget, there’s no shortage of awesome mini-spring break trips you can take in just 3-4 days.

With a mix of big cities, small towns and outdoor adventures, these spring break spots will give you plenty to do for a few days without totally overwhelming you. We’ve got ideas for short spring break trips coming right up.

9 Reasons Why Berlin Needs to Be on your Bucket List

Berlin, the capital city of Germany, is known for being one of the most creative, hip, progressive cities in Europe, if not the world. Visit Berlin and discover a city packed to the brim with history and overflowing with funky food, incredible culture, and stunning artwork. Explore the 12 unique districts that make up the city. See the Berlin Cathedral and shop ‘til you drop along the most famous shopping street in town, Kurfürstendamm, and the small local shops and designers you’ll find in Berlin’s many side streets. Take in views of Berlin from the Berlin Television Tower. Not convinced yet? We’ve got nine more reasons why Berlin needs to be on your bucket list.

7 Trips You Might Want to Book this Black Friday & Cyber Monday

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, it’s prime time to start thinking about all the traveling you’re going to be doing next year. Need spring break plans? Ready to start planning your dream trip for the summer? Have a few extra vacay days and could use a weekend escape? We’ve got a destination for every kind of traveler.

We’re going to have deals on every single flight over the Black Friday & Cyber Monday weekend (November 23-26). If you’re not sure yet where to go, we’ve got 7 destinations that need to jump up to the top of your bucket list. Read More

Sneak Peek: Black Friday & Cyber Monday Travel and Flight Deals 2018

Wanna get a sneak peek at what sales we’ll have up on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? See what’s coming up, plus get insider tips on how to make sure you get the best deals during our biggest sales of the year!

16 Recommendations to Help You Eat like a Local Anywhere

Who knows better how to eat like a local than the locals themselves? We asked our Instagram followers where we should eat when we visited their hometowns and you all did not disappoint! You jumped in and stocked us full of recommendations for burgers and tacos around the US, tons of regional and local can’t-miss restaurants and local dishes all around the world. Read More

Move Aside, London: 7 Reasons to Visit Manchester

Manchester is one of the UK’s hidden gems: brimming with chic hotels, trendy vintage shops and markets and a blossoming food and drink scene. Yet Manchester is still pretty much undiscovered by the average tourist. Need more convincing? Check out our list of reasons why you need to visit Manchester.