A to Z Travel Tips
Here are a few quick bits on how to travel smart, light and safe (omitting Q, X and Z for obvious reasons): Ask for suggestions on where to eat and what to see from your hotel or hostel. Budget carefully.…
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Top 250 Global Attractions
I stumbled across this fun list challenge and it really put into perspective how lucky I am to have been to so many places and seen so many things! I have been to 77/250 of these attractions, which is in…
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Reverse Culture Shock
It’s real. When you’ve been away from your home country for a while, coming back feels just as strange as when you first arrived in your host country. Since I’ve been back, I’ve noticed several major differences from the United…
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People I’ve Met On Travel
As my time abroad is coming to a close, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. I’ve been thinking a lot about all the people I’ve met, especially on travel. I’m glad I came out of my comfort zone to…
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Pros and Cons of Traveling Alone
Once piece of advice that resonated with me before I left for my study abroad program was to not let a lack of a travel buddy keep you from exploring. Over the last eight months (can you believe it?), I’ve…
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Hostel Life
Whenever I say the word “hostel,” my family cringes and probably pictures me sleeping with twenty other people in a filthy basement. On the contrary, I love hostels and think they are a great alternative to hotels for travelers on…
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