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Financial Advice for International Students and Young Travelers

by Elle August 7, 2012 Preparation

August is already here! If you’re planning to study abroad this Fall your excitement levels are probably through the roof. Having studied for my Master’s degree abroad, I am all too familiar with the anticipation of starting fresh in a new country, [...]

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Let Them Eat Borsch

by Brianne August 3, 2012 Cooking Techniques

[Photo credit] Borsch is not the easiest dish to make without a solid understanding of what you’re doing in each step. But –unlike I did– you now have a proper recipe to start from, and if you follow directions you [...]

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Packing Tips for Long-term Travel

by Elle July 27, 2012 Preparation

  Your twenties are filled with opportunities to travel abroad, including exchange programs, working abroad, or backpacking adventures. I’ve already written about  creating a capsule wardrobe to get you through a lengthy stay abroad, so now I’ll share some general advice on packing [...]

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Lessons learned from travelling alone

by Esther July 25, 2012 Australasia

I think I have officially earned my big girl pants. On a recent trip to Sydney (my first time in Australia), I chalked up three things on my never-before-done list. I flew alone. I travelled abroad, alone. I dined in [...]

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20 Super Cheap Summer Activities

by Elle June 29, 2012 Arts and Entertainment

  Summer is finally here! It’s the best time of year to enjoy warm, carefree days… even if you’re strapped for cash. Summer activities can be expensive: road trips, water parks, and concerts aren’t always in your budget! So to [...]

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Just Landed!: What does this money mean?

by Risha June 27, 2012 Travel

You’ve just landed in a strange airport, in a new country: it’s exciting, terrifying, overwhelming, and really, really awesome all at once. You’ve cruised through immigration, exchanged currency (don’t forget your passport!), and have gotten your bags. The porter (you [...]

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What if: Losing your passport

by Risha June 18, 2012 Travel

I’ve had a fair number of travel-related mishaps in the first six months of this year. There was the time I lived in an airport for a few days, the time the airlines cancelled my flight, the time where they [...]

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Packing a Capsule Wardrobe for an Extended Trip Abroad

by Elle June 15, 2012 Preparation

Your twenties are filled with opportunities to see the world. Exchange programs, volunteering overseas, working abroad, and backpacking trips are popular ways to get some travel experience – provided you can get your stuff together. So for all of you [...]

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