207 articles tagged with student travel
When my buying trip to Johannesburg suddenly included a two-week extension to Zimbabwe, I nearly declined—my budget spreadsheets were screaming. But FOMO won, and I found myself in Gweru, Zimbabwe's third-largest city, with limited funds and unlimited curiosity. What followed...
When my theater troupe needed a weekend retreat to workshop our new play about Midwestern identity, I suggested Muncie, Indiana—a place sociologists once dubbed 'Middletown USA' for its perfect representation of typical American life. What started as a creative expedition...
The moment I stepped off the plane in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), I knew this wouldn't be just another consulting trip. Having visited over 40 countries for work, I've developed a knack for peeling back the tourist veneer of destinations. But...
Nestled in Peru's central highlands at 3,271 meters above sea level, Huancayo remains one of the country's most overlooked cultural treasures. When I first visited this Andean gem last fall, I was immediately struck by how few international travelers ventured...
Standing in Gitega's central market, watching artisans shape traditional clay pots with the same precision I apply to metal components back at my workshop in Indianapolis, I felt an immediate connection to this place. Burundi's heartland isn't on most backpackers'...
While Colorado's tourism spotlight often shines on Denver, Boulder, and mountain resort towns, I've discovered that some of the state's most authentic experiences come from its overlooked corners. Pueblo—a city with deep multicultural roots, industrial heritage, and surprising natural beauty—offers...
There's something magical about standing at the intersection of cultures, where Mediterranean waves crash against North African shores under the same stars my father taught me to map as a child. Oran—Algeria's second-largest city—embodies this beautiful convergence. As a graduate...
Growing up in Laredo, I never imagined I'd find myself waxing poetic about a small college town in the Midwest. Yet here I am, fresh from a weekend in Ames, Iowa, with my wallet still surprisingly intact and a camera...
When my boss asked me to scope out emerging designers in São Paulo last fall, I nearly dropped my coffee. Brazil had been on my bucket list forever, but the budget they offered was *laughably* tight. Challenge accepted! What followed...
The first time I stepped off the U-Bahn at Warschauer Straße station, Berlin didn't greet me—it challenged me. This wasn't the postcard Germany of Bavarian castles or beer gardens. This was Berlin: raw, unfiltered, and pulsing with creative energy that...
After three decades of exploring urban landscapes across four continents, I've developed something of a sixth sense for distinguishing between a city's curated façade and its beating heart. Berlin, perhaps more than any European capital, defies simple categorization—a metropolis perpetually...
Colombia has been my weather-chasing playground for years, but it wasn't until I spent a full two weeks dividing my time between the capital's high-altitude cool and Medellin's eternal spring that I truly understood how dramatically Colombia's microclimates shape its...
When most travelers think of Paraguay, the capital Asunción typically steals the spotlight. But just a short distance away lies Lambaré, a vibrant urban center with surprising outdoor opportunities that won't drain your student budget. I discovered this gem during...
Let me tell you something about Lithuanian port cities – they're Europe's best-kept secrets, and Klaipeda might just be the crown jewel. When a digital marketing gig for a craft brewery collaboration brought me to this Baltic gem last fall,...
As someone who typically documents the sleek smart cities of Asia and Europe, my weekend detour to the gateway settlements of South Luangwa National Park in Zambia offered a fascinating counterpoint to my usual urban explorations. Here, 'urban' takes on...
