As we approach festival season, it’s worth mentioning how great participating in cultural celebrations can be during your time abroad. It’s important to stay safe and have fun when attending festivals and celebrations, especially if it’s a larger event. With a little bit of observation and preparation, a huge cultural celebration can be one of […]
How to Make Friends with Locals That point in your semester, year or month abroad inevitably comes when you realize that outside of your actual language classes, the only time you’re practicing the language you came abroad to learn is when you’re ordering your coffee in the morning on your way to class. Other than […]
Hostels: An Excellent Option for Budget Travelers! Whether it be to discover a new culture, eat a new cuisine, or simply visit a new destination, travel is truly amazing in many different ways. But with all these amazing experiences comes cost. Now, when I traveled and backpacked different parts of the world, my main focus […]
When you first take off for your study abroad program, one of the biggest worries that clouds your mind on your plane ride is whether you will be able to easily make friends or not. Try not to worry too much as many of your fellow “study abroaders” are having the same thoughts. These thoughts […]
As I turned the corner, there he sat. His dead stare rendered me unable to move, unable to breathe. I froze as I tried to remember what the guide instructed us to do in this situation. I remembered nothing — my mind was as empty as the space between us. I noticed another set of […]
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 […]
When you decide to study abroad, you will likely be going on your journey alone. This fact resounded through my brain as I hugged my friends and family goodbye at the airport and proceeded down the terminal. I kept looking back and waving until they were out of sight. It was then that it […]
A lot of people living in Europe, North and South America, Asia, The Middle East and The Oceanic countries that have no first-hand experience with Africa rely on international headlines from news agencies to get a glimpse of what happens in Africa. Truthfully speaking, most international news agencies across the globe paint Africa in a […]
If I had to choose one piece of advice to share with those preparing to study abroad, I wouldn’t have to give it a second thought: keep a journal. Here are just some of the reasons why: It helps you capture the memories. If I have heard it once, I have heard it a […]
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 […]
