Honest Travel Advice
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in London answering reader questions. I have gotten a lot of messages from parents who have questions about study abroad programs. I have participated in several foreign exchange programs, for high school, college, Master’s and Doctorate programs and I now lead study abroad programs for Universities. I’ve either studied…
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Vienna, Austria and we’re talking travel expenses. I’m going to share the biggest costs of traveling, and share some tips for staying within your travel budget. A lot of people ask us how we afford all of our travels, or they assume we are wealthy because of how…
Seven Successful Tips For Learning a Foreign Language Hey there, fellow travelers! Part of the fun of traveling is learning the local culture and picking up some of a new language. Being able to speak the local language can totally change your travel experience. While it’s pretty easy to get by on English these days,…
Hey there, fellow travelers and potential study abroad students! Today I’m in Madrid, Spain, which is a hot-spot for study abroad programs. I studied abroad in several places, including Australia, Finland, Argentina, Brazil, and Portugal. I always had a lot of options for study abroad accommodations, and I never knew which was the right option…
Hey there, fellow travelers! Ever have the feeling where your heart drops into your stomach like you might throw up? That’s the feeling you get when you lose your passport while traveling, or even if you just think you’ve lost your passport. Today, we’re sharing what you should do about a lost passport or a…
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in Vienna, Austria at Schloss Belvedere. Our topic today is all about the travel documents you need for overseas travel. This isn’t just a checklist to check right before your trip; some of these travel documents can take a few months to procure, so it’s never too early to…
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Vienna, Austria, one of my favorite cities. When you think about travel, you think about the beautiful sights you’re going to see, the delicious food you’re going to sample, and the experiences you will have. What you probably don’t think about are all the travel scams and rip-offs…
Hey there, fellow travelers! We’re in Paris at Sacre Coeur, and I’m under the weather with a cold and my son is projectile vomiting back at our apartment. It’s not fun to be traveling when you’re sick, but sometimes it happens. Whether you are flying with a cold or dealing with tummy troubles, being sick…
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re on Lake Constance in Southern Germany and we’re talking about buying souvenirs. When you travel, it’s always tempting to want to bring memories home with you so you can reminisce about a trip long after you’ve returned to your home and work. As much as we travel, we’re still…
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in Hamburg, Germany. Although most of us do our travel planning and research online these days, there are still times when tourism books can be valuable. So today we’re sharing our advice on how to find the best travel books for your travel style. Of course, you can buy…