It’s a free day in your program and you decide to visit the local tourist traps. Only…how are you supposed to get to them? Different countries favor different modes of transportation, and as a foreigner it may prove difficult to find the best transportation options. Unlike the United States, many countries have been utilizing a […]
What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word, “China?” Is it expensive dishware? Giant pandas? Whatever your thoughts are, they are probably completely different from the image the United States brings to mind. Even with the cultural differences, it’s possible to navigate through Chinese culture. There are countless differences […]
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 […]
The Metro “Performers” Varying looks of disinterest punctuate my journey across town on a busy Thursday afternoon as Celine Dion (not my choice) filters down the metro carriage. The player of this rousing classic is a South American man, dressed entirely in black, holding his panpipes to his mouth as if they were giving him oxygen […]
