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Budget Traveler Tells Five Things Not to Do in London

Budget Traveler Tells Five Things Not to Do in London

London has no shortage of attractions. Whether you’re into food (best Indian   food, hands down), shopping (Harrods…need I say more?), sports (nothing better than a pint of ale and some footie in the pub), or art (Tate modern, V & A, the British Museum, to name a few)—there is something for everyone. Even for the [...]

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Three tricks to get the kids involved on a family vacation

The Three Ps of Engaging Your Kids in Your Family Vacation Every year, I’d take my kids on a family vacation—the Grand Canyon, the Monterey Aquarium, Yosemite. When they were little, it was easy to keep them engaged and happy. Then they hit their teenage years and it was all I could do to get [...]

The Perfect Travel Shoes and Carry-On Bag

The Perfect Travel Shoes and Carry-On Bag

I think I found the perfect travel shoes and carry-on. I wear out these black bags yearly. They’re big enough to hold all of your carry-on stuff: a book for reading, inflatable pillow, water bottle, soft socks and warm shawl, chocolate truffles, eye shield, ear plugs, head phones and toothbrush/toothpaste! Important qualities for travel carry [...]

Lessons learned from the Costa Concordia and Titanic tragedy?

Lessons learned from the Costa Concordia and Titanic tragedy?

Public’s memory is short and enthusiasm for cruising is high but there are some cruise survival tactics we can take away from this tragedy. See insurance Q&A below. Don’t panic. Have a plan. Make your own decisions.  In an emergency pack your passport, and other IDs, credit cards, all your cash and warm clothes. Listen [...]

Ten Ways to Protect Your Eyes When Traveling

Ten Ways to Protect Your Eyes When Traveling

Some of us have to learn the hard way. After my two-year-around the world trip I discovered I had damaged my eyes by not wearing proper eye protection. My perfect 20/20 eyesight was compromised due to over- exposure to harmful UV rays. How do you protect your eyes from dry airports, hotels, and the elements? [...]

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Italy pre-trip anxiety calmed by movies and books

From Student Foreign Correspondent Annalyse. After running around furiously for the past few days, packing, saying goodbyes and re-packing, I’ve finally realized how nervous I am about spending five months in Italy. How am I going to communicate? I do not know more then five words in Italian, yet I am going to be living [...]

Blog & Packing Tips From College Co-Ed Study Abroad‏

Blog & Packing Tips From College Co-Ed Study Abroad‏

Annalyse, a college student from Los Angeles is studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She shares tips, trips and tales from Europe: Although I do not want to have a bulging, heavy carry on bag, I can hear my father’s word seared into my memory, “Be sure to have a change of clothing, underwear and all [...]

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Semester Abroad – 30 Days ‘Til Departure

Annalyse, a college student from Los Angeles is studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She shares tips, trips and tales from Europe. Why do I have my best ideas and worst worries seconds before I fall into a deep sleep?  Last night as I was tossing and turning I wondered: How am I going to keep [...]

How to Survive Overnight Flights

How to Survive Overnight Flights

What is “economy class syndrome?” I thought it referred to dark circles under the eyes, cramped legs and sore necks that are part of the joy of long haul flights. Recently I learned that “economy class syndrome” is a more serious condition, described as “ deep-vein thrombosis, or the formation of a blood clot, usually in [...]

Best Travel Apps For Your Smartphone

Best Travel Apps For Your Smartphone

With the help of modern technology – i.e. smartphones – traveling to a new country or city has never been easier. Here is a great list of travel apps to check out. 1.  Viber There’s a wide range of apps out there that offer travelers an opportunity to keep in touch with their friends and [...]