National parks are always on everyone’s to-do list. According to the National Park System there are a total of 417 spread throughout the country. But of those, 61 are what we would picture as national parks – pristine land void of human development. Two of them are located outside the 50 continental states. Because of […]
Modernity has benefited society through adding many conveniences to our lives. Our drive for evermore convenience has added to the consumerist culture that we live in. In addition, it has pushed traditional lifestyles to the fringe. However, being on the fringe does not mean extinction, as there are still places where you can experience life […]
There are many things that inspire us to travel – boredom with our daily grind or simply reading content on our favorite website. Inspiration can also come from what we see on the screen. Travel shows that we watch and movies that take place in exotic places can spark our wanderlust. Travel shows and movies, […]
As the city of lights, city of love and everything in between, Paris is an unforgettable city that everyone must visit at least once in their life. Several movies have filmed in Paris showing off the beautiful blue rooftops, Seine River and, of course, her majesty, the Eiffel Tower. However, the movies listed below filmed […]
What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word, “China?” Is it expensive dishware? Giant pandas? Whatever your thoughts are, they are probably completely different from the image the United States brings to mind. Even with the cultural differences, it’s possible to navigate through Chinese culture. There are countless differences […]
If you’re a movie lover, when you go on vacations you like to find the places where the scenes from your favorite movies or TV shows were filmed. If you’re planning on visiting the United Kingdom, but don’t know where to find these locations, here are the top eight places in the United Kingdom that […]
Barcelona is a popular destination for study abroad students and young travelers. The atmosphere, artistic history, nightlife, and food are just some of the reasons this city is loved. The options are endless with Spanish cuisine! Once in Barcelona there are certains foods and meals you cannot leave without trying. In Spain, mealtimes are […]
An Insider’s Guide to the Best of Bogota I know what you’re all thinking when you hear the words, “Bogota, Colombia”. Drugs, Pablo Escobar, kidnapping, danger, etc… But get those ideas out of your head! In the past few years, Bogotá has risen to fame as one of South America’s new “hot spot” destinations. The […]
Though Korea is known as the “Land of the Morning Calm”, you will be hard-pressed to find anything calm about last-minute travel in the country. Mind you, Korea has one of the most efficient and extensive transportations systems in the Far East, but it is highly advisable to make your plans with ample time in […]
Interview with Sarah Jill on March 6, 2016 Six months after graduating college, Sarah Jill decided she would fulfill her dream of traveling and volunteering abroad. She found two programs which would accomplish both goals: GVI and G Adventures. Through GVI, she would volunteer her time teaching preschool in South Africa followed by an eight-country […]
