A recent guide published by the tourist authority Visit Britain outlined a number of cultural “Dos and Don’ts” when it comes to handling foreign guests in the UK. This list is interesting, and in some parts funny – a few highlights of the list: Dos Do: Understand that Indians are amiable but have a tendency […]
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December 20th, 2013 by Ross MasonWith your backpack strapped to your back, no real itinerary set out apart from a vague idea of where you want to go – the thrill of backpacking around the world is second-to-none! The friendships you also make along the way are some of the things that will make the trip what it is, but […]
Before You Study Abroad Don’t Forget To…
October 25th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisThe trip that you’ve been dreaming of for years is finally here – not just a week cruise or weekend road trip, but a whole semester or year of cultural exploration! It’s time to study abroad, but before you do, don’t forget the following: Know where you are going It may seem obvious, but with […]
8th Annual Travel Video Contest
October 7th, 2013 by Ross MasonFancy yourself as a budding movie director? Want to win $4,000? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you should take a look at the 8th Annual InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest! Run each year, the contest is now in its 8th year and provides international students and travelers with the opportunity to showcase […]
Top 5 Tips for a Smooth Schengen Visa Application
September 6th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelGoing through the visa application process is always stressful, made worse by the possibility of having your application rejected, which generally leads to panic and anxiety. Some countries are more lax with visa applications, while others are stricter. Other factors in the ease of the application process include what passport you carry and diplomatic relations […]
Top 5 Study Abroad Health and Safety Apps
July 26th, 2013 by Ross MasonSmart phones are all over the place now, and as the cost of international roaming starts to gradually fall (as is happening within the EU), and with the rise in cheap local sim cards – we are finding that more and more students are taking their smartphones with them when they travel. Not only is […]
What’s the point of having travel insurance?
June 28th, 2013 by ahoontrakulSo you’re traveling abroad to another country and you heard that you should get travel insurance for yourself and wonder do I really need it? And what’s the point of having travel insurance anyway? Most people think that its either too expensive, or won’t cover me for what they need. We are here to dispel […]
Summer Travel Strikes in Europe
June 24th, 2013 by Ross MasonIt seems that as another summer rolls forward, we have yet more summer travel strikes in Europe. Last week we not only had the air traffic controllers in France striking, we also had the French rail network (SNCF) being crippled by strikes at the same time. The air traffic controllers caused the more widespread issues […]
Top 5 Summer Travel Gear Items
June 20th, 2013 by Ross MasonSummer is in full swing and many international students will be making their way back home or doing some exploring. Either way, we will all be traveling this summer and so we thought it would be a perfect time to put together our top list of travel gear items to make your trip easier! Technology […]
What to do with your cell phone when studying abroad
April 22nd, 2011 by ahoontrakulIf you have a cell phone service here in the US chances are you’re paying a monthly service fee from one of the major cell phone service provider – moreover, if you have a smart phone you will probably be paying no less than $70 per month. But now your study abroad dream has come […]
