In partnership and collaboration with Positive Health Wellness This article continues from Healthy Travel Part II: Escaping Everyday Stress Boost Your Creativeness to Boost Your Health Did you know that more creative people are healthier? Okay, so this isn’t in every single case, but you will help to improve your life and health by focusing on a […]
In partnership and collaboration with Positive Health Wellness This article continues from Healthy Travel Part I: Why Traveling is Good For You You Get Away from the Everyday Stresses in Life The more you get away, the more you move away from the everyday stresses of life. You get to take your mind and body out of work, family […]
In partnership and collaboration with Positive Health Wellness Traveling is one of the best things that you can do for your health. It helps your physical and mental health, with many travelers saying that it’s also excellent for the soul. Sure, there are some stressful and worrying moments. But overall, when you get out on the […]
One of Costa Rica’s most frequented spots is Manuel Antonio National Park. Located just 110 miles from San Jose, the park is full of biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes. Capuchin monkeys jump from branch to branch, sloths lounge within the canopies, lizards and iguanas climb the trees, and waves roll towards the beach while birds chirp […]
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 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 […]
Coming home to the smell of home-cooked Spanish paella was only one of the numerous perks of living with a host family. However, having the freedom of living in a house with numerous other American students also has its perks. During my year abroad, I had the opportunity to stay with a host family while […]
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 […]
An Insider’s Guide to the Best of Bogota I know what you’re all thinking when you hear the words, “Bogota, Colombia”. Drugs, Pablo Escobar, kidnapping, danger, etc… But get those ideas out of your head! In the past few years, Bogotá has risen to fame as one of South America’s new “hot spot” destinations. The […]
One of the most interesting things I found out about Taiwan while I was there was that Taiwan has a large traditional Chinese population. To be honest, I knew very little about Chinese history and the relationship between mainland China and Taiwan before visiting the island. Without getting into too much detail, what I basically […]
