October 2009

Safeguarding Your Passport

The most important thing you carry with you when you travel is your passport. // This document allows you to enter and exit countries and serves as your most legitimate form of identification abroad. Read on for more tips on safeguarding this document. WHERE TO KEEP IT: People have mixed notions on where to keep [...]

October 29, 2009 0 comments READ MORE →

Adjusting Back to the Real World

All good things come to an end, including vacations. As you adjust back to normal life, it is important to have a plan in order to make things less chaotic. // I flew home from Brazil yesterday and was able to have all laundry done, all pictures uploaded, and my life back to normal in [...]

October 27, 2009 2 comments READ MORE →

New Q&A: Post college Plans

I’m a college senior thinking about what to do after I graduate. I’m planning on grad school but want to take a year or two off and live/work abroad. Do you have any recommendations on where to begin the search? I’m open to exploring different options! -Submitted by Hannah // Thank you for your question. [...]

October 18, 2009 0 comments READ MORE →

Destination Details: Barcelona Spain

As told by DIWYY reader, Gillian, who spent four months studying abroad in Barcelona in 2009. Where she stayed: While I was studying at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, I stayed in a homestay near Gaudi’s famous La Sagrada Familia church. I lived with another American roommate and our Spanish señora who cooked for [...]

October 15, 2009 4 comments READ MORE →

Packing for a Trip 101: Making a List

// For some reason, I feel like it takes me like eight hours to pack (it does not, more like an hour, tops). After a few trips, I finally created a checklist that I use as a guide for packing. Depending on the destination, I may add or remove items. I encourage you to make [...]

October 13, 2009 1 comment READ MORE →

The Best Seat in the Plane (Part II)

// A few weeks back, we reviewed the different seating areas on the plane and their advantages and disadvantages. Now that you know where you want to sit, let’s clarify the next steps. -For most bookings, you will have the option to select a seat at the time of booking (or at least an aisle/window [...]

October 11, 2009 3 comments READ MORE →

Destination Details: Beijing China

// As told by DIWYY reader, Amy, who spent summer 2008 and summer 2009 in Beijing. Where she stayed: During the summer of 2008, I stayed in the Chaoyang District within the East 3rd Ring Road. I stayed in an apartment at Shuangjing Qiao that I rented for two months. In general, apartments for rent [...]

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October 8, 2009 1 comment READ MORE →

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