How to Deal With Phone Issues While Abroad It doesn’t matter where in the world you are. Whether you’re cruising the streets of Paris on a tandem bike, strolling through the narrow alleyways of Prague, or simply sitting in the house that you grew up in. Regardless of where you are, chances are that your […]
Fraser Island, Australia
Fraser Island, off Australia’s eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. Panoramic viewpoints include Indian Head, a rocky outcrop on the island’s easternmost tip, and the Cathedrals, a cliff famous for sculpted ribbons of colored sand. It’s a camping and ecotourism destination, with popular beaches and swimming sites at Lake […]
Things You’ll Learn When Living in Spain
The Spanish themselves have coined the motto, “Spain is different”, and for good reason! Below are just some of the things you’ll notice about Spanish life that you will eventually take home with you. Regardless of whether just a few of them, or all of them, will apply to you, you will definitely return home a “different” […]
An All-But-Inclusive Guide to Surviving Life in Spain
A Few Things to Prepare Yourself For When Moving to Spain *Written from the point of view of an American English teacher living in Spain, this story will be of great appeal to students planning to study abroad in the country as well as those going to work, volunteer or intern in any field. Spain is […]
Tips on Surviving the First Few Weeks of Study Abroad
As a big city girl from Istanbul, living in Jönköping, a small Swedish town, was an amazing experience. Ever since I was 19 years old, when I decided to apply to the ERASMUS program (the most common way to study abroad in Europe) I dreamed about a semester full of crazy fun in a big […]
Exploring San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
Located northwest of Madrid, San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a small city with a big piece of history. A cheap and short (about an hour) train ride from Madrid will transport you to the city, making it a perfect day trip for anyone visiting Madrid or central Spain. The city features the classic winding […]
The Confusion of Reverse Culture Shock
You did it! You were accepted into a study abroad program! For the next 4-12 months you’re going to live in a foreign country and be shaped by the many exciting adventures that await you. You will engage with the locals, see gorgeous landscapes and learn more self-sufficiency than ever before. The only problem is that this foreign […]
How to Deal With Culture Shock
We have all heard about it at some point in our lives, especially if you are someone who has been dreaming of studying abroad since preschool. We hear it from our foreign language teachers, peers who have returned from other countries, and travel blogs founded on seeing you through your overseas adventure into cultural immersion. […]
Parc Güell, Barcelona, Spain
If you have ever been to, read about, or seen pictures of Barcelona, chances are that you’re familiar with Antoni Gaudi, a Catalan architect who designed and drew up the plan for the Sagrada Familia (Barcelona’s most celebrated church) as well as the architectural vibe of the entire city. To really get a feel for […]
Amsterdam, Holland
Amsterdam is a city most notably praised for its vivid nightlife, and rightfully so. With a plethora of clubs, coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants ranging from Italian to Vietnamese and everything in between, the Red Light District has become a playground synonymous with the city of Amsterdam. As much as there is to offer in […]