If you have ever looked for information on a city you will travel to, it is likely you have stumbled upon Lonely Planet’s collection of guides for countless cities around the planet. And if you are like us, you are a big fan. Today we are getting good news, from The Next Web, who reports […]
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT’S SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (STEP) It is important to prepare for any unforeseeable crises or emergency when going abroad for any length of time. If you are an American citizen and passport holder, you should be aware that you have the entirety of the United States government looking out for you should […]
Before moving abroad, whether it be for study, work, or even just for the thrill, it is important to consider costs, not only of getting there but of life once you’ve arrived at your destination (or new home). There is always great debate on what are the most expensive countries and cities to visit and […]
Tired of fancy and expensive hotels? Looking to find FREE accommodations on your next trip? Want to make a new lifetime friend the moment you arrive to your destination? There is a little-known, secret hospitality exchange and social networking community by the name of CouchSurfing International. Okay, that’s a lie. It’s not little-known or secret, we just […]
Hostels are a fantastic option for accommodation no matter where you are traveling to. These low-cost alternatives to hotels are not only great for saving money, but also are invaluable at making friends while on the road. Unfortunately, hostels have a very poor reputation among young Americans due to over-the-top popular culture portraying them as […]
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 […]
Need discounts at museums, cultural sites, and other points of interest? Need travel insurance? Want to be a part of a worldwide community comprised of over 4 million other student travelers? Of course you do. Take advantage of being a student and save money everywhere you go with an international student identity card (ISIC). The ISIC […]
Need to arrange a Skype date with Mom and Dad? Missing your “bae” back home? Or do you simply need to contact your foreign school faculty or host family before setting off on your voyage? It will prove essential for you to be able to quickly verify exactly what time it is in your city […]
The amount of digits in an international phone number can be mind boggling. Once you’ve made friends in foreign countries it can be very confusing trying to remember all of the international codes required in order to call them. However, we have found a great short cut to getting in touch with our friends from all […]
The convenience of swiping a credit card – for even the smallest of purchases – does not go over so well in many corners of the globe. Though the looks, and under-the-breath mutterings in a foreign tongue, that you will most surely get from the clerk behind the counter when you pull out a credit card for […]
