To anyone who has forgone purchasing a plane ticket due to anticipated accommodation and food expenses, I have a secret for you: there is a way to travel that only involves buying a plane ticket. If you can offer services to someone who is willing to give you housing and food in exchange, then all […]
Winter is the perfect season for students and explorers alike to experience unique locations during their off-season. This means less tourists, cheaper flights, and a better chance for true immersion into a foreign culture. Out of all the potential winter getaways, Norway in particular stands out. Its location and geography grant it some of the […]
One of the most interesting things I found out about Taiwan while I was there was that Taiwan has a large traditional Chinese population. To be honest, I knew very little about Chinese history and the relationship between mainland China and Taiwan before visiting the island. Without getting into too much detail, what I basically […]
1. Look at all the colors… Can you #paint with all the #colors of the #wind ? A photo posted by Paulito Jose, M. S. (@paulitorubio) on Nov 29, 2015 at 5:34am PST 2. History around every corner Seokbulsa temple in #Busan #Korea Basically a buddhist temple carved out of the cliffside. An incredibly […]
At some point in your life, you have heard about this place. In movies, television shows, and obscure indie-songs, references are always made to “moving to the south of France.” Even if you have never been there personally, we all have a general idea of what this place feels like: warm weather, cobblestone streets, and […]
Partying, siestas and sun…my three favorite things about Spain, the third-most visited country in the world. A lot of people ask me where to stay, when to go and what to do in Spain, so here are my top tips to enjoy the best of the bustling capital and this beautiful country… To get your bearings, do […]
Firstly, Puerto Rico is not a country. I have to get that out of the way in order to write this calmly and to explain the unique intrinsic character of this United States territory, which makes it the subject of this article and an ideal travel destination. Located in the northern Caribbean Sea, officially known […]
Infamously known as the City of the dead by many, Pompeii has been well preserved for almost two millennia under the volcanic soil and ash deposited by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in the year 79AD. Much of this ancient city still stands as a monument to Roman civilization. This can come as a surprise […]
6 weeks before trip: Let me preface this story by telling you that I live in Madrid, Spain, and my travel partner, Megan, lives in Seville. We had to apply for a visa to visit Russia so Megan planned a weekend visit to Madrid so we could go together to the Russian Embassy and apply. […]
When I was accepted into Indiana University (IU), I immediately knew that I wanted to study abroad. I hadn’t ever left America and had a deep desire to live in another country. After being in college for a month, I began to research IU’s study abroad programs. They had quite a few destinations throughout Europe […]
