studentsineurope

Peggy Retka has had a passion for travel ever since her first international experience. When she was fifteen, Peggy traveled in France for three weeks with her high school language teachers. She discovered a fascinating world that offered different experiences and perspectives from her hometown of Hastings, MN. From that point on, she was hooked.
Peggy [...]

When overseas, you are unlikely to see a branch of your local bank on every corner.  The best and easiest way to deal with money is by having the right type of ATM card and easy access to online banking so that you can check on and move your funds when you need to.
Visa and MasterCard [...]

As you get ready to leave for your trip abroad, you may find you’re a little nervous. Don’t be embarrassed. Foreign travel is a big deal, and that goes double if you’ll be gone for more than two months and triple if this is the first time you’ve done it. Culture shock is real, you [...]

I’ve been running around like crazy these past few days trying to get everything taken care of before I go! As always, I find there’s more to do than I think, and some of it takes more time than I thought it would (it’s always a good idea to start your preparations early). Such is [...]

The problem with receiving those all-important care packages from your parents or that even more important check from work while you are traveling is that you are rarely in the same spot for an extended period of time. But, fortunately, there are ways to get that snail mail.
The trick is an old one: aim for [...]

There’s an important rule of thumb when packing: soft packs smaller than hard. What this means, practically, is that you shouldn’t pack anything in a box. If you’re taking something that came in a box or a cardboard sleeve or any other packaging that won’t give a little in a crammed suitcase, take it out [...]

Welcome to the countdown! In twelve days, I will leave the United States for a five-month European adventure. It’s a glorified couch-surfing trip, really. I’ll be seeing friends, hanging out, and engaging in my favorite tourist activities, which include visiting museums, going for runs around the lovely cities of Europe, and finding odd local foods [...]

If you’re a frequent traveler, chances are you’re always on the lookout for perfect travel bottles. Every time you stay in a hotel, you check out the free shampoo. Does the bottle have a twist-on lid? No flip-top? Is it under three ounces? If so, you probably stick as many as you can in your [...]

Every backpacker needs an emergency fix-it device. It stands between you and the squeaky hostel bed that deprives you of much-needed sleep, the strings hanging off your best going-out clothes, and the cans of tuna that conspire to keep your cheap and much-needed sustenance away from you. Tools are heavy, though, and it would be [...]

Pat yourself on the back if you don’t have stigma toward traveling alone because, while many people regard the idea as intimidating or simply lonely, those that have traveled tout seule know its worth.
Experiencing new things with those you care for is, without question, a wonderful and bonding experience. Thrusting yourself into a new environment sans support or [...]