So you’re toying with the idea that you might want to take your academic (or lack thereof) endeavors overseas. Maybe you’re looking for an excuse to get to travel on the dime of your parentals…
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What is Flashpacking?
I’d imagine that most people reading this blog have traveled and/or backpacked on a tight budget at some point in their life, maybe on a semester abroad, extended vacation, great escape, etc. The reason most…
I Flew, I Crashed, I lived – A 1st Hand Account from US Airways Flight 1549
The Following is a guest post from Ian Wells, a friend of mine and fellow alum from the University of Miami. One of the most amazing things about Ian…is that he is alive. He survived…
My First Experience Working Abroad
I love Craigslist. While it still looks like it was designed by some amateur in his basement in 1998, it has provided me with a wealth of opportunities from furnishing and renting my apartment, endless fun…
Occupy Philadelphia – The Homeless, The Hipsters and The Hopeless
So I’m back in Philadelphia for Thanksgiving and decided to spend a whole week instead of just a few days to enjoy the city a bit and see some friends. After I graduated from college,…
Photo of The Week: Everything is Bigger in the US
Well, after making my monthly trip to the super market (I try to go weekly), I was in the home cleaning aisle looking to stock up on some paper towels when I saw this behemoth. It’s equal to 2.5 rolls…
Dominica: A Peace Corps Awakening
The Below is a guest post from a good friend of mine, Brian Longin, who is currently a Peace Corps Volunteer in the small island nation of Dominica…. The island of Dominica is rich in…