Rome is basically a massive open-air museum; there is no denying that. But where should you go when you want to experience another type of museum? i.e. the ones with walls and a roof? If you plan and prepare accordingly, you can go to many of Rome’s museums for free! The Vatican The best place…
Barcelona is a truly spectacular city because it can be seen very frugally because so many things around the city are free! Yes, you read that right, completely free! I’m a sucker for free things so I’ve rounded up the top free things to do in the city. In order to take advantage of Barcelona’s…
Packing for a trip can be extremely stressful but it doesn’t need to be! Even if you’re choosing to travel with only carry-ons and no checked baggage, you don’t need to stress out about it. We live in an era of low-budget airlines and packing lightly is becoming almost mandatory unless you want to pay…
Chichen Itza was recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and it’s easy to see why. It was built before Jesus walked the earth and still looks like it was just finished yesterday. The white stones gleam under the hot Yucatan sun and the entire Chichen Itza complex brings the past…
Las Vegas. Sin City. The Entertainment Capitol of the World. It doesn’t matter what name you call it, Las Vegas is a place unlike any other. With over 40 million people visiting The City of Lights every year, dozens of hotels have sprung up over the years offering visitors every type of experience imaginable. The…
If you’ve found this article, you’re probably thinking of studying abroad at some point or have studied abroad and are looking to see if I know what I’m talking about. I may only be a self-proclaimed expert of studying abroad, but I can guarantee that I’ll be honest with you. Studying abroad has become extremely…
In early 1929, the 20s were still roaring and Oceanside properties were becoming increasingly popular. The San Pedro cliffs in Long Beach, California, were the next target of multi-millionaires. They built a 10-acre neighborhood overlooking San Pedro Harbor and Catalina Island and called it Paseo del Mar. But in January of 1929, a water and…
Several days ago, a huge story exploded in the news about a couple who was jailed in Abu Dhabi for having premarital sex. The woman went to the doctor because she was ill and it turned out that she was pregnant. Soon thereafter, she and her fiancé were arrested and have been detained without charge. Stories…
Berlin is a timeless city. It has a deep past and a painful history, but has emerged into a thriving cultural center with some of the best attractions in all of Central Europe. Now, people can party in old warehouses that used to house Soviet weapons and walk through the same gates that once divided…
My favorite time of year is spring. The long winter months are finally over, the trees are beginning to come to life, and it’s almost my birthday! So while I may be the only person to get that excited about my birthday, spring is such an incredible time because it’s like the world is getting…
