Close Your Eyes & Jump
A warm 82 degrees today in Split, Croatia. The boys are all together. We’ve been given the locations of all the untainted non-tourist beaches by some locals we befriended. All in all, it’s the beginning of a beautiful day! Being so conveniently based on the outer edges of the old town, we take the first […]
Learning Abroad: International Travel and Your Curriculum
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to eat sushi in Japan, or celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Mexico? Maybe you’ve thought about traveling to other countries to provide aid to impoverished locals, learn invaluable career skills, or experience unique natural landscapes. Whatever the reason, international travel affords a singular educational experience that […]
Tips For Balancing Studies And Life
Wake up, school, homework, sleep. Does this routine sound familiar? During school, it sometimes seems like classwork and homework can take up the majority of your life. If you’re in school for five to eight hours a day, and doing homework for three hours each night, four to five days a week, how in the […]
7 Ways To Stay Sane During A Long Layover
Traveling is fun. Seeing new places is fun. Waiting around in an airport for 5 hours? Not so fun. Layovers are just part of the territory when it comes to long distance travel, and can be a slightly frustrating time period in between “here we go!” and “we’re here!” The sooner you realize that huffing […]
Amusement Park in the Sky
Another beautiful day. Another adventure awaits. I open the windows of my Air BnB and feel the cool Mediterranean breeze kiss my cheek, an invitation to step outside and enjoy yet another day here in the Catalan capital of Barcelona. I brush my teeth, throw on some exploring clothes, and grab my backpack. I’m ready […]
