True Disney fans will know that you can experience Disney theme parks at five different locations: Orlando, Los Angeles, Paris, Japan, and Hong Kong. While many similarities exist among the various parks, each one has its quirks, ensuring that the location offers a unique experience. If you love Disney and find yourself in Paris, spending […]
OPA! A Guide to Food in Greece
Greece is the cornerstone of European civilization, philosophy, and democracy. So the tourist will have plenty to do and see in this Mediterranean oasis. But Greece is also home to world-renowned cuisine, some of which we take for granted at our local diners back home. Kebabs, gyros, and fresh garden salads are among many popular […]
An All-But-Inclusive Guide to Surviving Life in Spain
A Few Things to Prepare Yourself For When Moving to Spain *Written from the point of view of an American English teacher living in Spain, this story will be of great appeal to students planning to study abroad in the country as well as those going to work, volunteer or intern in any field. Spain is […]
Tips on Surviving the First Few Weeks of Study Abroad
As a big city girl from Istanbul, living in Jönköping, a small Swedish town, was an amazing experience. Ever since I was 19 years old, when I decided to apply to the ERASMUS program (the most common way to study abroad in Europe) I dreamed about a semester full of crazy fun in a big […]
Exploring San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
Located northwest of Madrid, San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a small city with a big piece of history. A cheap and short (about an hour) train ride from Madrid will transport you to the city, making it a perfect day trip for anyone visiting Madrid or central Spain. The city features the classic winding […]
Featured Destination: Prague, Czech Republic
The Voy!™ team will be stopping by Prague this month in order to get the latest scoop on what there is to see and do in the city. The “city of a thousand steeples” is by far one of our favorite cities. There is no better place in the world to appreciate original medieval architecture. […]
My Moment of Belonging in Quito
The year was 2007. A bus raced through downtown Quito, picking up passengers at both designated and less official curbside bus stops. People boarded and descended the bus stairs, all with lives, stories, and backgrounds that I could not help but feel curious about. A quick glance around me established my position as the only […]
Featured Destination: Vienna, Austria
The Voy team will be doing some traveling this month in order to bring you the most up-to-date review of the things to do and see in some of the greatest cities on earth. Our first stop will be in beautiful Vienna, Austria. You can get a sneak peak at the allure of Vienna by […]
Featured Destination: Budapest
We are thrilled to be returning to Budapest this month for some in-depth investigation on what to do and see in the city. Budapest is thecapital and the largest city of Hungary, and one of the largest cities in the European Union. It is the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. The Budapest Metropolitan Area is home to […]
Europe by Rail
Many of our favorite travel memories in Europe involve the wind blowing through our hair while the magnificently beautiful Czech, German or Croatian landscape whizzes by. There is no greater way to bear witness to the European countryside (except by rental car of course, but why not have someone else do the driving?). This is […]