Archive for March, 2007

study internships abroad

By Justin Jones • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Travel Abroad, Work Abroad

Studying abroad is a great experience by itself, but when paired with an internship abroad, a study abroad experience can be all the more culturally and educationally rewarding. You’ll be able to learn a thing or two about international business customs and you’ll meet real people in real situations. You’ll get the […]



Study Abroad in Spain

By Justin Jones • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Study Abroad, Travel Abroad

If I were back in college, and had the opportunity to study abroad, I would be hard pressed to find a better study abroad destination than Spain. Having traveled through much of this beautiful and diverse country, I can definitively say that Spain is an amazing place with a lot to offer any traveler or […]



Teaching English in Japan

By Justin Jones • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Travel Abroad, Work Abroad

Japan is a prime location for teaching abroad, especially among recent college grads, terrified with the prospect hanging up their beer bong in exchange for a real 9-to-5 job. As Daunting as the real world is, teaching English in Japan is not really an escape, it’s more of an adventurous stepping stone. You’ll learn […]



Hostels in Helsinki

By Justin Jones • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Hostel reviews, Travel Abroad

This week we are taking a look at Youth hostels in Helsinki. Why? Well, Finland is awesome, Helsinki is probably the coolest name for a city, like ever, and Finnish people are generally known for being good looking and happy – so why not promote traveling in Helsinki via Hostel?? Just go, you can thank […]



Volunteer abroad Asia

By Justin Jones • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Travel News, Work Abroad

Of course, you can volunteer just about anywhere in the world these days. If you’re willing to lend a helping hand and volunteer abroad, chances are someone, somewhere needs your help.
There are many volunteer programs in Asia to choose from. Volunteer in Asia, or VIA has been helping Americans to live and […]



Work abroad working holiday

By Justin Jones • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Travel Abroad, Work Abroad

A working holiday can be a traveler’s dream. You get to stay in a country for up to two years (depending on the type country) while working and traveling to fully experience the local culture. You’ll have the time to actually experience a place and its people, and you’ll make real friends – something […]



probably the worst week of my life

By Justin Jones • Mar 17th, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized

I could feel it in the tingle of my skin – like every hair on my arm was straining to uproot itself and escape this poisoned body. I was coming down with something terrible. I could feel it in my bones and in my lungs.
The timing was all wrong. I was driving […]



paid internships abroad

By Justin Jones • Mar 15th, 2007 • Category: Travel Abroad, Work Abroad

Paid internships can be hard to find here in the States, so searching for a paid internship position abroad can be a daunting task. In reality, paid internships abroad are out there, you just have to know where to look.
Theihs.org has some paid internships at home and abroad. They offers students paid internships to […]



Study Abroad in Italy

By Justin Jones • Mar 15th, 2007 • Category: Study Abroad, Travel Abroad

If you’re looking to study abroad, study abroad in Italy is as good a choice as any. There are now study abroad options in just about any country that you would want to go to. If you do study abroad in Italy, you’ll be able to enjoy the Italian culture, the Italian food, and […]



Teaching English in Madrid

By Justin Jones • Mar 14th, 2007 • Category: Travel Abroad, Work Abroad

The demand for English teachers is fairly high, no matter where you go in the world. So if you can get a job just about anywhere, why not head to paradise?
Okay, maybe Madrid isn’t exactly paradise, but it’s a pretty nice place to teach English abroad. Teaching English in Madrid certainly has its […]