The amount of digits in an international phone number can be mind boggling. Once you’ve made friends in foreign countries it can be very confusing trying to remember all of the international codes required in order to call them. However, we have found a great short cut to getting in touch with our friends from all […]
The convenience of swiping a credit card – for even the smallest of purchases – does not go over so well in many corners of the globe. Though the looks, and under-the-breath mutterings in a foreign tongue, that you will most surely get from the clerk behind the counter when you pull out a credit card for […]
During your study abroad in London, be sure to check out nearby Greenwich. A short metro ride from the constant hustle and bustle of daily life in London, it’s a world apart in terms of tranquility and its a small town charm. It’s a great place to read, study, or simply have a picnic with friends in the […]
The City of Lights could rightfully be dubbed the City of fountains, provided the absolute plethora of them spread throughout the great expanse of the city. Many date back to before the 15th century, and have gracefully withstood the test of time. One of the best places to enjoy the fountains is in one of […]
In all the time that’s passed me by here in Madrid, this is the first time I’ve been able to get so close to La Fuente de Cibeles and, very luckily having my camera in hand, got to take this impressive shot of the Palacio de Cibeles. Everything looked especially beautiful this evening…. Sure to […]
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 […]
The best way to pack is to gather everything you think you need, and then get rid of half… A quick and easy site for pointers on how to pack less and still have everything you need is OneBag.com. We’ve all made the mistake of packing entirely too much and ending up never even touching […]
