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Interview with Cecilia Fidora, Employee of the California State University Long Beach Study Abroad Office:
I knew from the minute I sat down in this interview with Cecilia, by the enthusiasm from just getting back from a trip abroad to Cuba herself, that her love for traveling and excitement for sending students abroad was not only a job for her, but also a passion. Cecilia has been working at the Cal State Long Beach Study Abroad Office for 26 years now, ever since returning home from living and going to school overseas throughout Europe. She went through the University of Maryland, who has...
There are many reasons why someone chooses to study, volunteer, or live abroad in a foreign country. Everyone's situation is different, but people who choose to get out and explore the world share a unique view of that world. Though we come from different cities, countries, regions, and continents, and we may have a different skin color and come from different backgrounds, those of us who choose to throw ourselves into a unique culture that is not our own all share similar viewpoints about this world we live in.
One of the best parts about this technological age we live in are the...
Live in Belize looks pretty nice!
Belize is a paradise for nature-lovers looking for a “real” experience outside of sprawling resorts and built-up cities. It is also a dream destination for gap year adventurers, volunteers, and anthropology students due to its natural beauty, social needs, and wealth of Mayan artifacts and ruins. Additionally, those who enjoy SCUBA will find Belize to be quite a treat, boasting the world’s second largest barrier reef. If you find yourself passing through Central America, why not stop by Belize, eat some freshly-caught lobster, and bask under the sun in the...
The Sorrento coastline in Italy
Editor's note: I'd like to open with "sorry for falling off the face of the earth for the last six weeks." I have a great excuse, though! Reconstructive shoulder surgery can be limiting when it comes to things like typing, and hanging from flying trapezes, and rock climbing... But mostly typing. Good news Is I'm back in the saddle to answer your cultural questions. I'll try not to let the medication haze take this in a weird direction. No guarantees.
In our new series on Go Overseas, we’re helping to answer those cultural questions you may have before heading...
Common Travel Scams
While you may have the time of your life while traveling abroad, remember to stay vigilant and streetwise in order to avoid any scenarios that may cloud your awesome memories. Every country has its own variety of scams, but there are some generic scams to lookout for, whether you are in London, Lebanon, Lisbon, or Libya. Just remember these tips and you will be set for a safe trip!
#MONEY SCAMS
Credit Card – First off, do not give your credit card details to anyone, especially hotel receptionists. For example, they might say they misplaced your credit card information...
People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home. – Dagobert D. Runes
Photographing people abroad can be a sticky and awkward business. Other subjects are easier - landscapes are disinterested, buildings just sit there, and animals don’t mind, but photographing people requires greater thought and deliberation. Documenting humanity is perhaps the most rewarding part of travel photography: people make up the essence and spirit of a place, and a human face is much more expressive than that of even the most beautiful building. I hope these ten tips...
Why do you travel?
The best way for me to explain why I travel so much is to simply state: it is an escape from the ordinary and a search for something extraordinary. If you are on this site and reading this, I am going to make a fair assumption that you too are searching for something beyond your own horizons.
But why do it? What makes seeing the Pyramids of Giza or enduring a 16 hour flight to Australia so satisfying? Why not stay close to home and visit that local museum you have never been to? First, you may be surprised to know that some people actually do this and feel no desire at all...
Going Abroad During the Global Financial Crisis
Did you know roughly 3 million Americans are living abroad? While it’s hard to discern which ones made their jump across the pond when the economy started tanking, anecdotal evidence shows that now more than ever young people and recent grads are seeking out opportunities beyond the States.
Away We Go
Statistics show the number of work and holiday applicants has soared between 2008 and 2010. For example, Australia issued work and holiday subclass 462 visas (the one for which Americans are eligible) to more than 194,000 individuals in 2008/09....
10 Ways to Travel Like a Pro
I’ve had my fair share of learning experiences when traveling. I used to favor a head-first approach: plan nothing, figure it out when I get there. I’ve since found that’s probably the worst approach as far as maximizing time and minimizing stress. I’ll come clean; while I’m not a professional traveler, I do like to pretend I’m one by utilizing the following tips before, and during my time abroad - wherever it may be:
10. Find blogs that cover the countries you plan to visit/live in:
One of the best byproducts of the extremely saturated interwebs is blogs - aka...
That old saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” is never truer than when you’re recording images during an overseas trip. Photos captured on a digital camera become memory joggers that will help you recall a year spent teaching English as a second language in China or the details of the volunteer mission that you took to Haiti.
Preparing Your Camera for the Trip
Spending time with your camera equipment before traveling will make recording those special moments a hassle-free experience. First, pull out the camera to re-familiarize yourself with the settings; then take a few shots. If...
A camera-clicking, guidebook toting, brash, rude tourist… no one wants to end up like that, right? If you want to really experience another culture and make the most of your travels, it’s time to be more than a tourist. Here’s how:
1. Get a job
The best way to really experience another country and move from short-term visitor to long-term resident is to get a job abroad. In a few short months, you’ll go from outsider to the person who knows all the coolest spots in town and (almost) never gets ripped off at the market!
While getting a job abroad might sound daunting, it’s actually pretty easy...
Eating while traveling can be a little daunting
International travel means exposure to a wide variety of new cultures and experiences. This can be both exciting and distressing, especially for someone (like me) who is still somewhat of a novice traveler. The following are ten things I learned to hang up when traveling abroad:
1) Aversion to Strange Foods
Chances are, most places one travels to are going to have foods that are unfamiliar to home. As hard as it may be mentally, I find it best to suspend dietary aversions and give new foods a try. Yes, certain animal parts seem odd to eat,...
One of the smoothest and most relaxing ways to travel across Germany is by way of train. Deutsche Bahn, also known as DB, is a private joint stock company based out of Berlin. It came into existence in 1994 after joining the railways of the east with those of the west. The Deutsche Bahn has over 500 subsidiaries, and is classified as the second-largest transport company in the world and the largest railway operator and infrastructure owner in all of Europe.
There are several different types of trains for travelers to take when traveling with DB. There's the ICE (Intercity-Express), the EC (...
Hi everyone, and welcome back to another inspiring interview. This week we are proud to feature Randy LeGrant, who is the Executive Director of GeoVisions. Randy and the rest of the folks at GeoVisions provide voluntourism opportunities in international education and exchange in over 25 countries around the world. Randy has extensive experience in teach, volunteer, and internship opportunities abroad, and we're delighted to have him here today to share his own experiences and advice. We hope you enjoy the interview and welcome further comments and questions below!
GO!: Lets start with a brief...
The moment my friend invited us to her wedding in New Zealand I began to panic. I almost forgot to pass on the usual congratulations regarding her forthcoming nuptials due to the fact that my brain was already whirring with thoughts of coping with our then two year old daughter Finje on a 26 hour flight.
Shortly before we were to book the trip, I was making my thirty-seventh list of things not to forget, the dread building up. My husband was peacefully watching the telly. Without removing his steady gaze from James Bond he said, “You know Suze, we could make a proper holiday of it. Let’s...
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