One of the most interesting (and frustrating) things about traveling is seeing the variation in prices of similar everyday items in different countries around the world. It’s often challenging at best, and impossible at worst to be able to accurately budget for an extended sojourn abroad. One website, however, Expatistan.com, will show you just that with […]
When leaving the country, you might be armed with excitement and a crowded itinerary, but not necessarily the preparation needed for one of the biggest obstacles abroad: illness. Getting sick often happens at the worst of times, leading to ruined schedules and stress. It’s no wonder that illness would strike when one sojourns overseas, surrounded […]
For some people, traveling abroad requires experiencing as much of one or multiple countries as possible. But for other people, traveling to just one location and immersing themselves in that location is top priority. No matter the preference, each will have its benefits and drawbacks. In the end, compromising will surely provide the best results. […]
Finding accommodation that costs no more than staying in your own apartment or home seems impossible- but what if I said that one website in existence can offer students “free” housing while studying abroad? StudyEnjoy.com lets students swap housing with other students around the world. The exchange is free as long as you can offer […]
To anyone who has forgone purchasing a plane ticket due to anticipated accommodation and food expenses, I have a secret for you: there is a way to travel that only involves buying a plane ticket. If you can offer services to someone who is willing to give you housing and food in exchange, then all […]
