Spending New Year's Eve in a far away country can be both exciting and confusing. My friends and I had the awesome opportunity of celebrating New Year's Eve in Dubai. We didn't have a game plan but devising a last minute plan was all part of the fun! If celebrating in Dubai is on your bucket ...
The Ultimate Holiday Travel Outfit
Holiday Travel Outfit by adventureaffinity featuring a tan belt The holiday season is a perfect time to escape the cold weather for a tropical beach or to simply hop on a train to visit family a few hours away. So you’ve got your luggage and passport, but what about your holiday travel outfit? ...
What To Do If Your Baggage Is Delayed
When planning for travel, one of the most overlooked things is insurance. By now, most people know the importance of having travel medical insurance, but many decide to pass on lost baggage coverage. It’s so much more fun to think about eating gelato in Italy than what would happen if I lost my ...
Practical Tips for the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
If you've decided to visit Mutianyu, you've made a wise choice! On my first visit to the Great Wall of China, I chose to visit Mutianyu over Badaling and Juyongguan; all of which are located within close proximity to Beijing. Mutianyu stood out to me because it's less crowded (who wouldn't want ...
Beijing Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven
Welcome to Beijing, China! This past summer, I finally visited China for the very first time after collecting 43 other countries' stamps in my passport. I was extremely excited to visit a country with such a dynamic history, strong culture and traditions, and the country of my heritage. For my ...
10 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to China
You don't need to be a seasoned traveler to visit China, but there are some things you should anticipate in order to acclimatize to the local culture, which will allow you to enjoy your time in China. During my trip to China this summer, I experienced both travelling with a private ...
What to Expect at EXPO Milan 2015
When planning my trip to Milan this summer, it just so happened that Expo Milan 2015 coincided with my travel schedule. I didn't know what to expect and I didn't know how much time to buffer into my itinerary. Luckily my BFF visited the Expo 2015 a month before my visit and with the ...
How to Get from Malpensa Airport to Milan
Milan's Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the largest airport in the northern region. Linate Airport is the smaller, regional airport located in Milan's city center. The commute from Malpensa to Milan City Center is about one hour (49km) and there are several transportation options to choose from: ...
How to Research and Plan a Trip Like a Boss
I love traveling to cities more than once because each trip makes you less of a tourist. By the third visit, I even put away my camera to start looking at the surroundings through my eyes rather than a lens. But when you’re visiting a city for the first time, some level of planning is in order to ...
How To Get The Most Out Of Studying Abroad
It’s been what feels like a lifetime since I’ve graduated from university. But to this day, studying abroad in Siena, Italy ranks in my top 3 most memorable life events. I was fortunate enough to share this life experience with 2 of my best friends who also joined the program. In subsequent years, ...