Almost every time I travel, there is always some item I wish I brought with me, and some items I definitely could have left behind. I confess that I am an over-packer, so packing to live in Germany for four…
“Rainbow Houses and Pancake Balls” by Elizabeth Chaney
RAINBOW HOUSES AND PANCAKE BALLS “Why are you going to Denmark? It’s cold and the people are mean”. That was the first statement I heard when telling one of my professors about my upcoming trip to Copenhagen. However, I’m glad to…
“Summer in Jaipur, India” by Kailee Karr
My summer spent in Jaipur, India was simultaneously everything and nothing like I expected it to be. Before traveling to India I had studied the country for 2 years in an academic setting. I felt I had been prepared for…
Key Phrases for Travelers in Europe
Traveling to Europe soon? Think you can get by with just English anywhere you go? You may want to think again. While English is undoubtedly Europe’s new lingua franca, spoken by young people and urbanites across the continent, a complete lack…
Photography Guide to Studying Abroad
I will always see my study abroad experience in Costa Rica as one of the best times of my life. However, as it becomes more and more distant in the rear view mirror of life, the more specific details of…
Off the Beaten Path
When traveling around Europe, people tend to stick with what they know – the large cities. Tourists flock to these metropolises, hoping to see famous landmarks and historical sites. However, throughout my travels, I’ve discovered that the best way to…
an ability to see the world
If you are presented with an opportunity to study abroad, do it, because studying abroad introduces you to a world unseen by many. There really is a world out there that can offer you a wealth of possibilities. I am…
It’s a Jungle Out There
This weekend some friends and I went to Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. It is located on the southwestern tip of the Peninsula de Osa and according to National Geographic is “the most biologically intense place on Earth in…
Backpacker’s Guide to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is iconic for its canals and its historically liberal policies, but the city has so much to offer in the way of culture and history that it would be a shame to neglect this facet of the city. Amsterdam…
Backpackers Guide to Budapest
Looking back on my travels in Europe, Budapest is very high on the list of my favorite cities. Budapest is one of the most underrated cities in all of Europe. Stretching across the banks of the Danube River, the Hungarian…