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” Never have I seen something so beautiful and exquisite as the town square of the city where the town hall rises up into the sky.”
-Archduchess Isabella, daughter of Filip II of Spain
September the 5th 1599
The Grand Place, or Grote Markt as it is known in Dutch, is the main square in Brussels, and [...]

Anyone who is currently or will ever live abroad can benefit from the newly launched Expat Info Desk: unbiased city guides for expatriates that are relocating. Although the guides, and the site itself, seem to be marketed mostly toward corporate expats and their families, it seems that almost anyone could benefit from the information contained in [...]

I am a devout fan of public transportation and of any city that has it together enough to have one card that works on every form of public transport on offer. London is most definitely that city. The Oyster Card is an awesome top up card that you can swipe and use on any and [...]

Forget booking a hostel or hotel online. Book on your iPhone. Thanks to a new app called Hostel Hero, tech-savvy backpackers can book on the go using on their iPhones and iPod Touches!
Now, here is where I must admit that I don’t have an iPhone. Or a Blackberry. Or an iPod Touch. But I admire [...]

It happens to me every single time. Right before a trip, I giddily go out and buy a guidebook on my destination. The crisp, unused pages are tantalizing, full of the promise of hundreds of places to be explored. And I use the guidebook. Sometimes I earmark pages, other times I make notes or, in [...]

Despite the low U.S. dollar, these seven hidden corners of Europe are still a cheapo traveler’s dream.

From your favorite TV show to calling your family on Skype, here are 7 ways to cure homesickness.

When you find yourself in Brussels on an empty stomach, look around for one of the quintessential waffle stands that dot the city. This cheap, delicious delectable is the perfect midday snack or full meal for someone that’s borderline penniless or wandering the streets.
Belgian waffles come in several varieties, but the one most familiar to [...]

For some people, the idea of studying abroad is completely overwhelming. There are so many things to think about: where to study, how to afford it with that ever-dwindling exchange rate, the language barrier, travel plans. That’s where programs like AIFS (American Institute for Foreign Study) come in.
AIFS is an all-in-one program that takes care [...]

For many students, studying abroad is the first chance to journey outside of the United States, and this means getting a passport. If you’ve never had a passport before, or have one from when you were little, fear not. Getting your first passport isn’t terribly complicated. Read on to find out just how it’s done. [...]