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It goes without saying that studying abroad, while an amazing experience, is an opportunity that is often unattainable for many students. This holds especially true for an underrepresented group of young people that includes ethnic minorities, community college students, those with low income as well as those with disabilities.
So how exactly is this void supposed [...]

On a recent trip to Portugal I happened to chance upon one of the hidden gems of Portugal in the city of Guimarães. Often referred to as “The Cradle City”, it was the first capital of Portugal and the place where the country was born. A quaint city just thirty minutes north of Porto, it [...]

Learning a new language is a difficult task to undertake and can even turn out to be a very stressful experience if you end up in a place where you find it especially hard to learn. This is why it is important to take certain precautions before you even choose a school to attend; it [...]

Manchester, England.
Maybe it’s not the most ideal vacation spot in the world, but if you’re a lover of music (and of course, soccer), then it might hold a special place in your heart. The city has been recognized as a musical Mecca of sorts, launching the careers of popular groups like The Bee Gees, Oasis, [...]

Comfortably nestled in the Praca dos Restauradores just in across the plaza from a beautiful art deco building called Eden Cinema, Kitsch Hostel offers a chill and relaxed environment right in the heart of Lisbon. If you’re looking for a great hostel to meet an eclectic collection of students, have a beer or two and [...]

This summer, for the months of July and August, Ryanair is planning to increase their checked-in baggage fees.  Although the company stands behind their statement that the price upgrade is to try and encourage only 25% of their customers to check in luggage, the company is being criticized for penalizing people that are only able [...]

Gruyéres is more than just a choice stop for world class cheese and chocolate.
This picturesque mountain setting is is home to a quaint hilltop castle and is also an ideal spot to share a fondue amongst friends.

Imagine pointing the camera on your cell phone at the Swiss Alps and having the name and height of any peak in your general vicinity pop on on your screen as you guide device over the mountain range. Now picture yourself strolling down the streets of Amsterdam and seeing information directly from Spotted by Locals [...]

Looking for something fierce, fun and free to do this weekend? You’re in luck, as today is International Pillow Fight Day!
All around the world hundreds of people will be gathering in the public squares of major cities ready to duke it out with soft and fluffy pillows. All you have to do is show up armed [...]

You can call it whatever you like; Port Wine, Vihno do Porto, Porto or simply Port. However you choose to call it, just make sure that if you ever find yourself in Portugal, you don’t miss out on the opportunity to sample this deliciously sweet wine.
Looking across the River Douro from the city of Porto, [...]