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3 Ways to Fall in Love With Dublin

I know it’s a bit blasphemous as a traveler to admit you don’t quite fancy a place, so prepare the tar and feathers: When I went to Dublin the first time, I didn’t quite fancy it. Don’t get me wrong—the accents are nice and you can find some pretty weird stuff in the tourist shops. But the city itself lacks some flavor at first glance.

5 Swiss Alpine Towns You’ll Love

There’s nothing like that feeling of finding yourself in a small town, surrounded by the Alps, with picturesque views, spectacular sights and flower-lined paths! No, it can’t be described with words, but you can at least imagine what I’m talking about.

Watch Your Step: A Guide to Walking the Famous Wales Coast Path

While studying abroad a few years ago, I had the opportunity to go with the International Students Club’s coordinator (Tony), his wife, and another international student to Wales for a lively four-day walking adventure. I had been in love with Wales since I was fifteen and found The Welsh Fairy Book in my local library, so of course I jumped on the opportunity!

7 Best European Cities for Beer

While our summer navigating the hostels of Europe may lay recessed in our memories, those European cities are still brewing world-class beers steeped in a history much richer than our decade old boom. In fact, many of our own craft breweries make pilgrimages to Europe to learn from centuries old traditions.

Thailand’s Military Coup: A Cocktail Party Anecdote

Those who travel internationally by choice and for pleasure are all looking for variations of the same thing: new and foreign experiences that will, in some way or another, take them out of their daily routine.

Tips for Managing Your Money While Traveling

A sense of wanderlust and a taste for adventure is what will inspire you to hit the road, but money is what will make the dream a reality.

16 Crazy Useful Things You Wouldn’t Think to Pack for Vacation

Everyone thinks they have the ultimate packing list figured out — but why not check out this list for a few things you may have forgotten about?