The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home

The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home

Why you should forgo Ubers and public transit in favour of your own two feet.
The Risk of Studying Abroad? Its Worth It.

The Risk of Studying Abroad? It's Worth It.

I've learned that jumping into the unknown always pays off.
How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad

How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad

A spirit of adventure is the antidote to the monotony of routine. 
Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

Not all cultural differences are easy to spot or identify, making it harder to adjust.
A Taste of Native Japanese

A Taste of Native Japanese

How I fast-tracked my language learning by working in a restaurant.
How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious

How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious

Studying abroad doesn't just change you—it can change your habits.
Far More Than Just a Cuppa

Far More Than Just a Cuppa

Studying Japanese tea ceremonies has given me greater insight into the country's culture and history.
Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

My first impressions of England's notorious northern city.
Becoming a Travel Ally

Becoming a Travel Ally

We can all do better to support racialized and marginalized travellers abroad. Here's how.
  • Becoming a Travel Ally

  • We can all do better to support racialized and marginalized travellers abroad. Here's how.

How to Study Abroad for Free

How to Study Abroad for Free

Those who attend post-secondary abroad may find the bargain—and experience—of a lifetime. 
  • How to Study Abroad for Free

  • Those who attend post-secondary abroad may find the bargain - and experience - of a lifetime. 

The Plural of Christmas is Christmases

The Plural of Christmas is Christmases

What if I told you there were places that celebrate Christmas twice?
Modern Moldova: The Small Country with a Big Heart

Modern Moldova: The Small Country with a Big Heart

Go ahead and admit it—you've probably never heard of Chisinau.
6 Ways to Support Your Kids Study Abroad Goals

6 Ways to Support Your Kid's Study Abroad Goals

Chances are, at some point your adventurous, independent kid will end up an ocean away from you. Here's how to set them up for success.
A Guide to Community Tourism Experiences

A Guide to Community Tourism Experiences

What is community tourism, why are local communities embracing it and where can you go to join a community tourism project?
Keeping the Wild in Wildlife Tourism

Keeping the "Wild" in Wildlife Tourism

With wildlife tourism, the distinction between what's ethical and what’s not isn’t always obvious. Here are some guiding principles for your next trip.
Gap Year Primer

Gap Year Primer

Any gap year expert or veteran knows, the secret to a successful gap year lies in one thing: Good planning.
Q & A: The Last Tourist

Q & A: The Last Tourist

Canadian filmmaker Tyson Sadler set out to explore the impacts of travel on the communities we visit. He hopes to spark difficult conversations about the way we travel.
Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.
  • Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

  • Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.

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