How To: Travel on a Budget
Let’s face it: I’m a college student, and I don’t really have a lot of money sitting around for travel. So when I’m blessed with the opportunity to visit somewhere really unique or exotic, I often...
View ArticleSome Housekeeping
(Hello from my teeny dorm room in Houston!) So, a few quick announcements for the weekend. 1. I posted a new HuffPost article, which can be viewed here! It’s pretty much the same article found here on...
View ArticleAnd the Winner Is…
Well, a few weeks ago, I decided somewhat on a whim to enter Nomadic Matt’s 12-Day Trip to Europe contest. So, I decided it would be funny/embarrassing/heartwarming to write a song about why I wanted...
View ArticleTuesday Tips: Why I Love Traveling Alone
For my high school graduation present, my mother used her savings and put me on a plane to London to stay with an uncle I’d never met before. At first, I was scared to death of the prospect of...
View ArticleA Mystical Tour of the Man Mo Temple
Imagine a place where culture, history, and tradition mix together. Now add religion and mystery and you have the Man Mo Temple of Hong Kong. This historic temple is a traditional Chinese edifice that...
View ArticleTuesday Tips: How to Plan a Weekend Trip
I’m all about long-term travel; last summer I spent three months abroad. But during the school year, us college students have classes all week and don’t really have the opportunity to travel for more...
View ArticleFlashback Friday: An Afternoon in Paris
When I was in London during my very first solo trip, I decided to hop on the Eurostar and go to Paris for a day. While I’d love to go to Paris and stay longer, this was certainly a great first look...
View ArticleAnnouncements from the Dorm Room, the Monday Edition
Hey readers! Hope you’re having a happy Monday. I know I sure am, despite preparing for an exam tomorrow and a few assignments due later this week. I’m gearing up for a trip to Austin this Friday and...
View ArticleTuesday Tips: Breaking The Young Traveler Stigma
After speaking with many of my fellow students, colleagues, and friends, I’ve learned a lot about peoples’ preconceived notions regarding traveling, especially traveling while in college and traveling...
View ArticleShades of Autumn: A Trip Home
A cool breeze greeted me as I walked out of the airport in Richmond, VA, the place I called home for six years before moving to Texas for college. As school and classes started getting more and more...
View ArticleFrom Berimbau to Bollywood: Travels Through Houston
It’s easy to get “stuck” on campus sometimes, especially with the stresses of work, classes, extracurriculars, and social activities. But sometimes, it’s great to get out and explore. So, together with...
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