Standing on the crowded platform waiting for the train in Toulouse, I felt a tug at my coat. I had just put my phone in my jacket pocket and I instinctively reached to make sure it was still there. My pocket was empty and, panicked, I turned around and saw the man behind me clutching my bright pink phone
5 Travel Tips for Staying Healthy
My biggest worry about spending a summer studying abroad in Asia was getting sick. I feared food poisoning in Korea, allergies in China, and motion sickness on all of the boats, planes, and buses. Annie (my best friend and loyal travel companion) and I decided to prepare for the worst and we spent an afternoon at
Five Travel Tips for Going Abroad
My first trip abroad was to Canada when I was 6 years old. It was during the peak of Beanie Baby mania and I was a completely obsessed collector. There was a certain Beanie Baby that was only available in Canada and I talked my parents into taking me across the border to look for it. Living in
Quick & Easy Travel Tip – Parking Garage Photos
This week’s Quick & Easy Travel Tip is one of my favorites. Have you ever returned from a long trip and had absolutely no recollection of where you parked your car? Well here’s a simple solution. Before leaving the parking garage, snap a photo of your parking spot on your phone. Be sure to include
Quick & Easy Travel Tip: Print Boarding Passes Early
Quick & Easy Travel Tip #2 When flying, print your boarding pass as early as possible. Checking in early saves your seat and prevents getting bumped to a different flight. About 24 hours prior to your flight, your airline will email you saying that it’s time to check in. Don’t ignore this email. Make sure to check in and
Quick & Easy Travel Tip: Booking Hotels
When booking hotels, use sites such as Hotels.com, Expedia, and Travelocity to do research and compare properties. Once you decide where you want to stay, book your room directly through the hotel’s website (i.e. Hilton.com or Marriott.com) where you can often find better prices. If a problem should arise, it’s better to have your reservation
Quick & Easy Travel Tip: Fight Jet Lag with a Guided Tour
The best thing you can do to fight jet lag is to force your body to transition to the local time. That’s easier said than done when you’re exhausted and trying to navigate a foreign city. So, here’s my advice: Schedule a guided tour for the first day of your trip. A tour will introduce you to the
Quick & Easy Travel Tip: International Travel Prep
I’ve been fortunate enough to travel quite a bit over the past few years. While spending extended amounts of time in both Europe and Asia, I’ve learned many international travel tips that have made my life abroad much easier. And as much as I live for the actual travel, I think the planning process is