By Jennifer Leavy Spending a semester abroad can be the most enriching and unforgettable experience in a college student’s life. However, studying in a foreign city is not without its difficulties, and one of these is money. Anyone who has spent a semester in a foreign country can agree that withdrawing and exchanging money overseas...Read More
Just yesterday you were weighing out your bags and saying goodbye to friends and family, and now you find yourself doing that all over again. That’s right, after months of meeting new people, traveling foreign lands and experiencing a whole new way of life, it’s time to pay the piper and return home. As you...Read More
By John Felix Studying abroad in Europe means traveling on a budget. Traveling on a budget means staying at hostels. Hostels mean… Now before I finish that sentence, let me tell you a little about my experiences with hostels. After graduating from college, I backpacked all over Europe bouncing around from hostel to hostel across...Read More
Most individuals will spend their entire lives within the boundaries of their own country. But what if you do not want to be like most individuals? What if you want to experience other countries and cultures from the inside out? You may know that deep down you want the experience of travelling and living in...Read More
You did it– you crossed the pond, you moved into your apartment (still can’t figure out why the washing machine is next to the sink…), and you picked up a few of those famous Italian scarves. You’re eating prosciutto for lunch, and asking for the vino rosso. You’ve realized that the bus will never be...Read More
Check out this blog post by Gomio.com about the latest social travel applications! This blog offers the traveler tips and tricks to get the most out of their experience abroad. Technology: Awesome Social Travel Apps Part 1 As a backpacker, we know that you need to pack light. We also know that you’re trying to...Read More
