How to Keep Relationships Healthy While Away Getting accepted into a study abroad program means winning a mini-break from your day-to-day life. You get to live in another country, explore beautiful landscapes, meet new people and then, finally, you’ll return home. What you may sometimes forget amidst all the excitement, and hustle and bustle, is […]
Hostels: An Excellent Option for Budget Travelers
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 […]
The Road to Fluency: Taking Pride in Small Victories
Learning a new language is a challenging, yet rewarding experience. It is a journey that requires language students to overcome hurdle after hurdle as we attempt to reach the finish line. Even those with “an ear for languages” are faced with setbacks that can make fluency seem far out of reach. There is […]
Tricks to Traveling On the Cheap
Everybody wants to see the world, but unfortunately, not everyone can afford it. When burdened by expenses ranging from the monthly mortgage to the daily dinner budget, it is common for that vacation fund to slowly drip down the drain. However, there are plenty of ways to travel for little to no cost at all. […]
Book Review: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development
Geared toward individuals seeking a future in global affairs, Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development provides readers with valuable insight into this rapidly growing field. Serving as a guide to job seekers at every stage of their career, Working World covers essentials such as the key to networking successfully, and the importance […]
Delicious Desserts To Try On Your Next Trip to Europe
One of the best aspects about traveling is the food; each country is home to a wide array of culturally unique dishes composed of ingredients ranging from the standard stuff you keep in your own pantry, to spices and sauces you’ve never heard of. There are television shows dedicated to the different meals people make […]
Spookiest City Sights
The most popular vacation spots in any city are often the magnificent sights, ranging from old-fashioned intricate works of architecture to modern designs that offer a fresh perspective to the world of art. However, hidden away amidst the most famous of sightseeing spots, are some lesser-known locations, home to the most sinister of urban legends […]
Book Review: London: Monocle Travel Guide
I was recently given this small little book from a friend for my upcoming trip to London. After reading it, I would highly recommend this easy read to anyone planning on visiting the city. This travel guide will make you feel like a local wherever you go. It is aimed at people who want to […]
What’s In My Bag?
There are a lot of guides out there giving packing advice for young travelers. Many explain the same golden rules: make sure to not over pack, pack sensible shoes, and always have your hands on a converter for your gadgets. However, in my experience, I have found that there is not a lot of advice […]
Five Reasons Why Europe is the Best Place to Study Abroad
There are many reasons why you should study abroad: meet new people, discover a new culture, new educational system, or learn to speak another language. But I will argue that when compared to other world regions, studying in Europe will give you the most incredible experience of your life. Here are five reasons why Europe […]