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While studying abroad in Brazil, I’m lucky enough to have a stipend from my financial aid that covers rent and food (depending on where I...

Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia, is also Brazil’s capital of Afro-Brazilian history and culture. Known for its historic colonial center, the African...

Almost four months into my semester abroad, I have to say the work hard play hard ratio has been a little off. One great thing...

I started off my week in Buenos Aires buying a tiny bottle of water for 80 pesos, which is about $2 USD (United States Dollar)....

If you’re lacking the funds or time to make it to another country, grab a good book that will ~transport~ you to another world. Reading...

The word awkward is defined in the dictionary as “Not easy to deal with; requiring cautious action,” and “Embarrassing, inconvenient.” That sums up about 75%...

No shade to France and Italy, but let’s talk about some other awesome countries worth considering if you’re interested in studying abroad. I spent my...

If you’re reading this, traveling on a budget is probably your preferred way of life, or at least something you’re aspiring to. One of the...