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Compare living costs, neighborhoods, and weekend escapes across the study abroad capitals we cover. Each guide is sourced from the students already living there.
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Cities covered
9
Continents
2
Field contributors
150+
Budget index
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Europe
Cities we cover in Europe
Austria
Imperial palaces, alpine scenery, and a rich cultural history.
- • Vienna State Opera standing tickets
- • Hallstatt rail weekend
- • Sacher torte tasting
Belgium
Medieval towns, EU policy hubs, and world-famous chocolate.
- • Ghent canal nights
- • Brussels comic strip walk
- • Antwerp fashion museum
France
Iconic landmarks, world-class art, and a legendary culinary scene.
- • Sunset at Sacré-Cœur
- • Lyon bouchon crawl
- • Provence lavender fields
Iceland
Fire, ice, glaciers, and sustainability labs in one tiny island nation.
- • Ring Road camper van loop
- • Blue Lagoon sunrise soak
- • Northern lights photography
Italy
Ancient history, coastlines, and a passionate food culture.
- • Aperitivo crawl in Florence
- • Cinque Terre hike
- • Truffle hunt in Umbria
Norway
Fjords, northern lights, and open-air culture year-round.
- • Fjord kayaking
- • Midnight sun hikes
- • Sauna + fjord plunge combos
Spain
Sun-drenched plazas, tapas culture, and late nights done right.
- • Gràcia block party
- • Seville Feria
- • Valencia paella class
Asia
Cities we cover in Asia
Japan
Tradition meets neon—ramen runs, study pods, and bullet trains.
- • Tokyo izakaya nights
- • Kyoto temple cycling
- • Osaka food crawl
Vietnam
Vibrant street food, urban energy, and lush countryside adventures.
- • Hanoi egg coffee mornings
- • Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
- • Ho Chi Minh food crawl