Hostels: Do’s and Don’ts

by | Apr 18, 2015 | Fall 2015, Insider, Tips & Tricks

Sure, hostels are a great way to travel. They’re cheap, easy to find, and safer than couch surfing. But hostels can also be shady—there’s no knowing who’ll be sleeping in the bunk next to yours. That being said, staying at a hostel can still be an enjoyable,...
Alternative Lodging

Alternative Lodging

by | Mar 27, 2015 | Insider, Spring 2015, Tips & Tricks

“Every room and hallway had been hand painted with graffiti murals,” Emily Cavender said of her first and favorite hostel. “The artwork was weird and strange and beautiful.” As a college student already stretching herself to pay for a study abroad in England, Cavender...
Traveling with Kids

Traveling with Kids

by | Mar 27, 2015 | Insider, Spring 2015, Tips & Tricks

From the back of the car, a tiny voice asks how long ’til you arrive at Grandma’s house. Six hours—six hours to go. Family vacations can make some of the best memories, but parents of young children know it isn’t always easy to keep everyone happy on a trip. Next time...
Swallowing the Unsavory

Swallowing the Unsavory

by | Mar 27, 2015 | Spring 2015, Tips & Tricks

We’ve all had that experience: you open your mouth, take a bite, and then wish you hadn’t. Everyone has those certain foods they just can’t stand and wish they never have to face again. Unfortunately, especially when you’re traveling, it’s likely that strange new...