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Hi everyone! I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted on the blog, but I would like to take a moment to explain what’s been happening for the past few months. The article “ECOTOURISM: What could Cuba mean for you?“, published almost a year ago, was re-tweeted by the 10YFP Sustainable Tourism Programme, partContinue reading “Updates…”

Interview completed on March 11, 2016 We wanted a name that incorporated the way we travel. We have always thought of travel as a very personal experience, different for everybody regardless of where you go or what you see there. As people who are interested in slow travel, in delving into a culture, and experiencing itContinue reading “Interview with Bespoke Traveler”

Here’s my newest interview with Jon and Jo!  They’re an English couple who sold everything and began what they call “land sailing”.  Read about their experiences and advice in this Q&A. Be sure to follow them on Twitter and their blog to find out where they go next! Interview conducted on February 20, 2016. “When weContinue reading “JWalking”

Wondering what it’s like to volunteer abroad in Uganda?  Read my new interview with Jess Hutchings on CulturewithTravel.com! Jess didn’t know why exactly she wanted to go to Uganda, but she was definitely excited.  She was excited for the unknown, but didn’t know what to expect.  Her father had traveled to Africa when he wasContinue reading “Jess Hutchings”

Check out my new interview on Courtney Greene!  She is studying abroad for her full degree in Ireland.  Thanks, Voy Abroad and Courtney Greene for your time and energy! “I’d be a fool to not try Ireland,” she said.  “If I don’t like it, I’ll stay for a year.” It was a great comfort toContinue reading “Courtney Greene”

Check out my guest post on jessicalipowski.com! Interview with Fernanda on her experiences and advice from studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence.  Thanks to both Fernanda and Jessica for your time and energy! Fernanda is studying linguistics, with an emphasis in ESL teaching, at San Diego State University. She moved to the United States when she wasContinue reading “Fernanda Molina”

Several interviews with friends and colleagues who have studied abroad for an extended amount of time.   Follow me here or on Facebook or Twitter for more news, events, and stories on tourism, travel, studying abroad, economic development, sustainable tourism, and international business!

Originally published on Voy Study Abroad on September 23, 2015 As I turned the corner, there he sat.  His dead stare rendered me unable to move, unable to breathe.  I froze as I tried to remember what the guide instructed us to do in this situation.  I remembered nothing — my mind was as emptyContinue reading “Africa: Don’t let fear hold you back”

Originally published on Voy Study Abroad on July 23, 2015 The Pomada is the signature drink of Menorca.  On the surface, it’s just gin and lemon soda splashed on ice.  But, if you dig a little deeper, it’s a perfect symbol for the island itself. The gin used in the cocktail is from an 18th CenturyContinue reading “Digging a little deeper”