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AsiaApril 2, 2017April 2, 2017

Cost Breakdown: An 8 Day Trip to Beijing and Xian

Just did the post-mortem on the total cost for David and I's 8 days in China. This is a quick one and since it was cash-only on the ground is easier to tally up than many of my other recent trips whic…

AsiaAugust 22, 2016November 21, 2016

Don’t Fear A Visit To Myanmar

**Sadly, due to recent events, I'm adding this note and suspending the series before completing Part III. In October and…

EuropeAugust 18, 2011

Five Major Differences Between Long-Term and Short-Term Study Abroad Programs

It sounds simple but if you're like me, you probably view all study abroad programs as essentially the same, and you probably view most international students similarly as a result. Hold your horses! The two are actu…

BackpackingJune 17, 2011June 22, 2011

Puerto de Iguazu, Toucans and an Animal Rehabilitation in Argentina

After a delightful evening filled with relaxation, socialization and an absolutely delicious Argentinian steak it was time to decide what my second full day in Puerto de Iguazu would consist of. I debated a return to …