There are many things that inspire us to travel – boredom with our daily grind or simply reading content on our favorite website. Inspiration can also come from what we see on the screen. Travel shows that we watch and movies that take place in exotic places can spark our wanderlust. Travel shows and movies, […]
When abroad, you are going to encounter an entirely new culture, way of life, and way of behaving. Therefore, before going abroad it is important to reflect on your own culture. That’s right. You have a culture. Many study abroad students are so focused on the “other” that they don’t realize or stop to reflect on […]
“When you study abroad, You’re helping to make America stronger” –Michelle Obama Though these types of positive messages tend to be overlooked by the media and, thus, unheard by the vast majority of the population, you will be happy to know that the first lady has been very active over the last few years […]
“Multi-dimensional.” “Insightful.” “Eye-opening.” “Indescribable.” “Transformational.” The Institute of International Education (IIE) has recently launched the Generation Study Abroad initiative with the goal of sending 600,000 U.S. students abroad each year by 2019. According to the Open Doors 2014 data, the rate of increase of study abroad participation has slowed to only 2%. The initiative aims […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pico Iyer is a travel writer, blogger, and obvious enthusiast. His stories shed a light on all the humor that is often found within instances of cross-cultural miscommunication. In this profound talk, he explores the true meaning of “home” and how that meaning tends to become increasingly varying with every transformative travel experience. This video will surely […]
University of Arkansas students share why YOU should study abroad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSSyuZDQPSo
Here is a TEDx talk from one of our idol’s here at Voyage. Rick Steves has inspired countless people to pack up their suitcase and explore the world. Whether for study, work, volunteering or simply learning about the world, there is ALWAYS value in travel.
