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 […]
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 […]
My thoughts when getting ready to leave the house every morning always involve three rather interesting questions: “Will I get stared at? Touched?” and “Why?” – Life in Asia at its finest… But let’s back up a bit… So you’ve been considering going to Asia to study, work, or for a short trip, and, in between […]
Everyone understands the expense of a semester abroad. Sure, scholarships and grants exist for partial payment of tuition, but that still leaves thousands of dollars in accommodation and program fees left for students to pay out of pocket. If you have ever wished for scholarships that pay for tuition in full and even help out […]
Some travelers like to travel sans phone or technology to better immerse themselves in “real experiences”. But for many, their phone or tablet is the best travel companion. Whether it’s used for apps, transportation, getting in contact with hosts, or just using it for emergencies, keeping what’s in your pocket charged is essential. No one […]
For those afflicted with a constant urge for spontaneous adventure, it can be hard to find accommodations that meet your immediate needs and budget in a short period of time. Fortunately, one website has succeeded in banishing any and all of your travel anxieties. The vacation rental website Airbnb has revolutionized the way in which […]
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 […]
Experiences and advice from Courtney Greene Interview conducted on January 3, 2016 Courtney’s father grew up in Ireland and his family still resides on a farm in the midlands of the country. Year after year she would visit them there and soon she became more familiar with the Emerald Isle’s culture, traditions, and people. A Waltham, […]
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT’S SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (STEP) It is important to prepare for any unforeseeable crises or emergency when going abroad for any length of time. If you are an American citizen and passport holder, you should be aware that you have the entirety of the United States government looking out for you should […]
