Nestled in the crisp, fresh air of the French Alps lies the charming town of Annecy. Often called the “Venice of France” due to its high number of canals, Annecy is the perfect place for both nature and city lovers alike. It surrounds the magnificent Lac d’Annecy where you can frequently spot sailboats, kayaks, paddle […]
A UNESCO World Heritage site that draws more than 2 million visitors annually, Schönbrunn Palace is a must-see in Vienna. Though it is located a few miles from the city center, it is easily accessible via a 30-minute metro ride and almost all citywide tours will be sure to make a stop here. Built in […]
Anyone looking to explore a new land and experience a vibrant culture should not miss a trip to Tangier, Morocco. Tangier is the northernmost city of Morocco, located at the tip of the Strait of Gibraltar. On a clear day, you can see across the water to nearby Spain. Most travel here by plane or […]
The Pomada is the signature drink of Menorca. On the surface, it’s just gin and lemon soda splashed on ice. But, if you dig a little deeper, it’s a perfect symbol for the island itself. The gin used in the cocktail is from an 18th Century recipe and concocted with a curious addition: wine alcohol. […]
Terceira Island is located (almost exactly) in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the larger islands that forms part of the Azores archipelago and it’s not anything you would expect from an “island vacation”. What makes Terceira different from a “typical” island is that it’s not widely known for its beaches […]
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. […]
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked somebody why they haven’t been to Paris, or taken that dream vacation to Bali, or even that religiously-inspired journey to Israel they’ve been yearning for their whole life and they tell me, as if being alone was the most terrible thing in the whole world, that they […]
When I was accepted into Indiana University (IU), I immediately knew that I wanted to study abroad. I hadn’t ever left America and had a deep desire to live in another country. After being in college for a month, I began to research IU’s study abroad programs. They had quite a few destinations throughout Europe […]
It seemed like it took an eternity to reach the border of Chile and Argentina that surprisingly hot January day. The weight of the backpack seemed to add a surprising amount of heat to that of the sun. We were on the first leg of our excursion to the breathtaking Patagonia region of Argentina, trying […]
Growing up in San Diego, my family and I would travel to Mexico fairly regularly. Albeit Americanized, Baja California had so many sounds, tastes, and people that were different from our own. My sister and I both grew up with an appreciation of the Mexican culture, especially because of my mother’s fondness of Cesar Chavez […]
