Becoming a Traveler in Barcelona Studying abroad in Barcelona for four weeks was an incredible experience. I conquered my fears, made new friends, and was able to visit a city I had been dreaming about since watching Cheetah Girls 2 years earlier. But most importantly, it was incredible because I was able to break the […]
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 […]
My thoughts when getting ready to leave the house every morning always involve three rather interesting questions: “Will I get stared at? Touched?” and “Why?” – Life in Asia at its finest… But let’s back up a bit… So you’ve been considering going to Asia to study, work, or for a short trip, and, in between […]
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 […]
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 […]
Experiences and advice from Courtney Greene Interview conducted on January 3, 2016 Courtney’s father grew up in Ireland and his family still resides on a farm in the midlands of the country. Year after year she would visit them there and soon she became more familiar with the Emerald Isle’s culture, traditions, and people. A Waltham, […]
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 […]
Many American students flock to study abroad programs in Europe in search of adventure and a large variety of different cultural experiences. One of the greatest differences between the two continents is the accessibility of new languages and cultures. In just a few hours or less, one can be in a new country with a […]
