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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Partying, siestas and sun…my three favorite things about Spain, the third-most visited country in the world. A lot of people ask me where to stay, when to go and what to do in Spain, so here are my top tips to enjoy the best of the bustling capital and this beautiful country… To get your bearings, do […]
Fear of Flying? Read on for tips to help alleviate your worries. Flying is bad for you. That’s what we’ve all been coached to believe, especially in recent months, as the cases of MH17, MH370 and the German wings catastrophe “prove”. Before that, it was 9/11, bird flu and deep vein thrombosis. If flying is more […]
6 weeks before trip: Let me preface this story by telling you that I live in Madrid, Spain, and my travel partner, Megan, lives in Seville. We had to apply for a visa to visit Russia so Megan planned a weekend visit to Madrid so we could go together to the Russian Embassy and apply. […]
Whether you’re going abroad alone or with a group, on a university or third party organized educational sojourn, to learn a new language, volunteer, or perform missionary work, we all know that the most expensive part of meaningful travel is simply getting there. However, there are some tricks that many inexperienced travelers may not know about. Once […]
