Travel

So, You Want To SXSW?

Forget Christmas; SXSW (South By Southwest or “South By”) is the most wonderful time of…

Transatlanticism: A Very Long (Distance) Engagement

The first Valentine’s Day we spent together was blissfully ordinary. My boyfriend and I had…

How To Live Large In The Steel City: Pittsburgh

Kristin: While my parents and family may be New Jersey through and through, I was born…

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Do Work, Be Happy, And Stop Trying To Monetize Your Joy

I’ve spent most of my working life until now trying to figure out how I…

Traveling To China With Your Parents

By Urmila Ramakrishnan  Traveling isn’t cheap, but what happens when you do it with your…

What I Found In Scotland

As the year draws to a close, we begin to reminisce about our year. What…

Traveling In India: Gluttony, Hunger, And The Freshest Fish I’ve Ever Had

One of my biggest reservations about traveling to India was the food. I’m not a…

On Being Thankful For Your Hometown

Some people choose to stay in their hometown forever. It’s where they were born, where…

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The Packing Games

By Julia Elizabeth Like many young, American and somewhat-adventurous students, I decided to join the…

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Why I Decided To Leave The U.S.

By Cheylene Thongkham An argument can be made that the story of my family is…

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5 Things I Wish I Knew About European Fashion Before Going To Dublin

By: Julia Elizabeth Let me start by saying that I am by no means a…

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Recipes For Staying Cozy In Scotland

“It’s a dreich day,” said Emma, my Scottish flatmate, as she wrinkled her nose at…

Aural Fixation 10/7: A Playlist For Driving

Darlings—Haley here! Austin’s been kind enough to let us take over again, so I’ll be…

Don’t Be Hoardish: On Trying To Eliminate Clutter From Your Life

Every adventurous spirit knows that when you leave a place, there’s not always a lot…

My First 24 Hours in London

It’s cold. That was my first thought after stepping off the plane. Then it was,…

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Freedom and Coffee: 10 Reasons This Brit Wishes She Were American

This article began as a response to last week’s “10 Things You Should Never Say…

5 Tales of Public Transportation

I’m something of a public transportation guru. In high school, I had to take the…

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10 Things You Should Never Say To A British Person

My name is Amy and I am British. Those are the only two things people…

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Places to Think in the UK (& the Songs to Match)

Sometimes you take a vacation to socialize, let loose, and party with friends. Perhaps your…

An American Girl’s (Basic) Guide to English Football

Before I began writing this article, the only things I knew about football across the…