Global Travel
Mediterranean Islands
When traveling in the Mediterranean there are some island areas that one simply should not miss. After traveling down the Italian peninsula, the delights islands like Malta offer are a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of big cities like Rome or Florence. Getting there is relatively easy, there are both ferries and airlines… »
Unforgettable Arizona Golf
Arizona is one of the world’s premier golf destinations. Arizona’s golf courses are very spectacular and diverse. There are more than 300 courses across the state. They have traditional style courses, along with more difficult courses. One of the favorite places to golf in Arizona is located at Whirlwind Golf Club’s Cattail golf course in… »
Large Travel Backpacks
Studying abroad can be a big choice for someone to make, and packing is one of the hardest parts of the whole experience. A lot of students make the mistake of bringing over a massive amount of gear in big suitcases, which does not lend itself to the obligatory traveling after the end of term…. »
Study Abroad Insurance
Study abroad programs are excellent cultural exchanges for young students. They are able to learn a new language, broaden their horizons, and experience how citizens of another country live. It is an eye opening experience. A large part of this experience is travel, and when the students are traveling they need to make sure that… »
Why You Should Visit Umea Sweden in the Summer
I’ve lived in Sweden for 6 years now, and I cannot describe the sheer beauty of this country in the summertime. Every year it astonishes me anew. Sweden is covered with small lakes and trees. In fact, Stockholm is called the Venice of the North because it has so much water. Southern Sweden, Stockholm and… »
Pyrenees Orientales Department in the Languedoc, France
photo credit: markeff66 One of my favorite departments in the South of France is the Pyrenees Orientales and the Roussillon in Languedoc Roussillon! This French Catalan area is in the deep south, borders Spain and is a very popular hub for Languedoc tourism. The city of Perpignan is, in my opinion, a gem of a… »
Dancing at Jenks
This weekend I went over to Point Pleasant NJ and visited the boardwalk. There was a lot going on there but the best part of the visit was getting over to Jenks. Of course Jenkinsons owns almost anything that has any value along the boardwalk. Anyway, the place is a bar and they have live… »
Blue Claw Crabs
I spent a few days in Seaside Heights New Jersey last week. I was also able to stop by the crabbing and fishing dock on Barnegat Bay. There was nobody on the dock and I just spent some time walking around, looking in the water and sitting on one of the benches there. It was… »
Sukellusloma
Lomalla on mukava harrastaa kaikenlaisia erilaisia harrastuksia. Yksi erittäin suosittu harrastus, jota tehdään usein ulkomailla lomamatkalla on sukellus. Kotimaassa sukeltaminen on enemmän tai vähemmän turhaa sameiden vesien takia ja toiseksi ilmat täällä eivät ole niin otolliset ja tarpeeksi lämpimät mukavaan sukeltamiseen. Onneksi maailmalta löytyy monia kohteita, jossa sukellusta voi harrastaa lähes ympäri vuoden. Monet valitsevatkin… »
Napa, California
Napa is the heart of the Napa Valley and Wine Country. Viticulture and tourism are what keeps Napa’s wheels turning. The benefit of these things for the locals of Napa is great food and wine. There are many world class restaurants within walking distance of each other in Downtown Napa as well as wine tasting… »