studentsineurope

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 [...]

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 [...]

In a post-this, post-that world, mankind is starting to re-appreciate the value of a no-frills existence. Some keep cabins in nearby woods, others rid themselves of televisions and cars, and some — on a more drastic scale — ship house and home out of the inner city and into the pristine and unspoiled countryside.
When in [...]

As my search for cheap flights around Europe continues, I keep running across really helpful websites. Apparently, there’s a lot of student travelers out there who have trouble managing the myriad budget airlines that criss-cross the continent of Europe, and a lot of civic-minded web designers interested in helping us out!
My latest discovery is flylc.com [...]

I’m a big fan of any afternoon pick-me-up, but few variations compare to England’s clotted cream-complemented afternoon tea.
It’s a ritual as timeless as it is tasty and, though not exactly budget-friendly, must be experienced at least once while in London. For that one experience (and others, once the addiction sets in), a recent Rick Steves [...]

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’ve ever thought about getting a passport, or have been thinking it’s about time to renew yours, you might want to do it soon. Passport costs are going up.
Well, not officially.  But last week a report in the L.A. Times said that a price hike had been proposed by the State Department and is [...]

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 [...]

Sometimes, no matter how flavorsome the café au lait or flaky the croissants, a hearty American breakfast is simply and solely what the heart desires (particularly after a night on the town — the States have hangover food down to a tee).
So when in Paris and craving home fries, steak and eggs, a bacon cheeseburger or [...]

If the mere mention of travel evokes frightful images of airline tickets, hostel bills and unforgiving exchange rates, think again. While it’s more than possible to spend a pretty penny on a trip overseas, traveling on limited funds (as limited as 5 notes a day) is equally doable.
Enter Leon Logothetis, a London native now world-known [...]