Before You Go
The Broke Student’s Guide to Studying Abroad in Dublin
The cost of living in Dublin can be quite expensive if you’re not prepared. Here are some important tips for studying abroad in Dublin on the cheap.
Adventure Travel
How To: Island Hopping in Thailand
Island hopping in Thailand has always been a dream of mine. It wasn’t long after arriving in Bangkok, Thailand that I booked my flights to Phuket and planned my week accordingly to hit them all: Phuket, Krabi, Ko Phi Phi and Koh Lanta.
Adventure Travel
The Best Places in India to Celebrate Holi
You’ll find Holi celebrations taking place almost all across India. Here is the list of best places to visit in India to celebrate Holi.
Before You Go
Backpacking Like A Local: Fitting In Wherever You Go
Here are some travel hacks I discovered while trying to adapt and look as little like a tourist as possible. This is how to go backpacking like a local.
Adventure Travel
Giants in Taiwan: Cycling Taiwan
I am not a cyclist, but thanks to my friends at StudentUniverse, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau and Giant Bicycles, for nine days in November 2015… I was.
Budget Travel
Backpacking Like a Boss on a College Budget
I’ll save you the obvious list of backpacking on the cheap tips that includes staying in hostels, picking countries that are cheap to backpack in and getting groceries instead of eating out for every meal. There are ways to enjoy a deeper immersion in the culture, have a stress-free night’s sleep on a bed (or couch) that isn’t yours, and even try enough local cuisine to feel more like a tourist than a ready-to-get-down-and-dirty-and-starve-for-2-months-as-a-sacrifice-to-see-the-world backpacker. Care to find out? Here’s how.
Adventure Travel
A Q+A With Our 2015 Globetrotter of the Year: Jillian Krisinger
Every year we take some time to sit down with our user who visits the most countries that year, our “Globetrotter of the Year,” to hear more about their adventures. Last year it was Oscar Garcia, who visited 18 countries (via 13 flights and 4 trains) as part of a 91 day trip. This year it was Jillian Krisinger, who visited 15 countries with StudentUniverse as part of three trips in 2015.
Destinations
Celebrate the Holidays Euro-Style
I studied abroad last fall semester and decided to spend the holidays in Europe—best decision I have ever made. From the mouth-watering treats offered in the Christmas markets to the beautiful architecture lined with sparkling lights, Europe offered a special kind of holiday cheer. Here are four cities where I recommend getting your holiday on (3 of which I visited myself!): (more…)
Destinations
10 Places to Visit Before They Disappear
Did you know that some of the world’s most beautiful tourist sites may be gone in 100 years? Check out the top 10 places to visit before they disappear.