I recently bought a pair of slip-resistant shoes. They are low-cut canvas sneakers that bear a resemblance to Chuck Taylors. I like them for how you can wear them on and off work and not feel out of place but most importantly the shoes provide stability and comfort – two things you need when travelling. […]
Explore the Outdoors While You Study Abroad
While visiting foreign cities, the importance of wandering through museums and seeing iconic monuments is often stressed to you by family and peers. There is an undeniable amount of history behind places like The Louvre or monuments like Big Ben. Famous icons that represent an entire culture must be seen and respected. But guided tours […]
Book Review: London: Monocle Travel Guide
I was recently given this small little book from a friend for my upcoming trip to London. After reading it, I would highly recommend this easy read to anyone planning on visiting the city. This travel guide will make you feel like a local wherever you go. It is aimed at people who want to […]
The Room Xchange: Experience living in a different way
The Room Xchange aims to change the way we live by re-creating the definition of cost-effective living and being a part of a community. As the cost of living is increasing, apartments are becoming smaller and more expensive. Xchange aims to promote a social, economic, and an environmentally sustainable living space where a person can […]
What’s In My Bag?
There are a lot of guides out there giving packing advice for young travelers. Many explain the same golden rules: make sure to not over pack, pack sensible shoes, and always have your hands on a converter for your gadgets. However, in my experience, I have found that there is not a lot of advice […]
The Travel Store for Your Next Euro Trip
Preparing for a trip includes trying to choose the right equipment to take that easily fits in a couple of suitcases. So we look for the basics – the right bag, maps, guidebooks, and random accessories such as a travel pillow. It can become tiresome deciding between what to take and buy, and what not […]
Book Review: The Study Abroad Journal
Offering study abroad participants an organized approach to student-travel, The Study Abroad Journal by Brooke Roberts and Natalie Garrett, details methods in which students can create study-abroad experiences that are not only personally rewarding, but also marketable to graduate schools and future employers. Designed to aid students in getting the most out of their program […]
FlashpackerConnect: An Extended Offer to Go on New Adventures Around the World
In the market of travel agencies, there are a lot of companies and options to choose from. But today, a new agency tries to distinguish itself from the others: Flashpacker Connect Adventure travel. This new and original travel agency promises to “providing you with unique off the beaten track experiences around the planet”. Based in […]
Travel Tips with Stamp
Travel tips are the little things that we refer to when trying to find something that will make our trip go smoothly and all the more memorable. We often consult travel sites and our friends for travel tips. But travel sites can have long, complicated reviews from strangers and it can be a hassle having […]
Why You May Not Want to Fly on a “Buddy Pass”
Since airfare has become so expensive, more people are looking for cheaper ways to travel. If you have a family member or friend who is a flight attendant, and if they are nice enough, they may offer you a buddy pass, which allows friends or family of airline employees to fly at a cheaper rate. […]