Anastasia plays the violin with loving hands. She is tall and thin, her black dress clings tightly to her frail and delicate body, her long fingers expertly hold the bow as she strums the violin with confident ease. She cradles the instrument as if it were a newborn child, eyes shut in loving concentration, every string following her command and… Read more →
She wore a blood-red shirt, too tight on her chest, but clean and pressed as if she was going somewhere special. The top button was missing, and the next buttonhole was being held by a pin. Her skirt was also tight fitting, had seen its better days and held by a worn-out belt. Her hair was upswept, as I imagine… Read more →
A passion for travel allows for the discovery of places and people that make a difference in the perception of your own life. Numerous travel guides are readily available to give you practical information regarding transportation, hotels and tourist attractions. Instead, my intention is to give you simple, first-hand information and share my personal experience in travel. I will focus… Read more →
Anyone who reads my blog knows by now how I like to travel with just a carry-on. Learning to simplify and organize your wardrobe is the key to successful travel. Most people think they need to bring everything they own-just in case. They end up tired, frustrated and they don’t wear at least one-third of what they packed. Today I… Read more →
For over 25 years I spent every summer directing a summer abroad program in the south of France, in the city of Montpellier. I love this city and decided to update my inside tips on this beautiful place as well as share with you my simple pleasures, personal takes on what I love about Montpellier. Read more →
You get e-mails about study abroad, you see flyers posted in your classrooms, you hear some friends have signed up already. After much debating and thinking it over, you have decided you also deserve this experience and you sign up to study abroad! Congratulations, you have been accepted! Now what? Read more →
Years ago, if anyone had told me that I would work in the travel abroad business for 25 years I would, of course, have laughed. I never intended to make this my career, it was sheer luck and a big divergence from my previous career in the fashion world. I had taken a break from my job for a year… Read more →
For many college students, looking for ways to get funds to study abroad can seem like a never ending maze. They are often frustrated and confused about all the red tape that goes along with making their trip a reality. Often, the task seems impossible to achieve. But with a little clarification and a… Read more →
I am in Costa Rica directing a five week university study abroad program, UNO Costa Rica. This country is an idyllic place with friendly people, beautiful beaches, breathtaking views, erupting volcanoes and green foliage everywhere. It seems like paradise but sometimes things don’t turn the way we planned. Read more →
Flying in economy class as we know it is no easy task. The lack of space or leg room, the pitiful miniature bag of peanut snacks, the ho hum service, makes one question if traveling is really worth it. Of course the huge price difference between economy and first class is the reason more travelers don’t, or can’t, opt for… Read more →