Swipe, Click, Book! – Top NYC Hotel Booking Apps

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Smartphones have revolutionized the way in which we do many things, and traveling is no exception. The smartphone has become our favorite travel companion; no longer do we need to spend hours at a travel agency or call around to various hotels and hope that their standards live up to their promise upon arrival. Today,… Continue reading Swipe, Click, Book! – Top NYC Hotel Booking Apps

Global Cities: Seoul – Making Up for Lost Time

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The Korean Peninsula has historically been filled with a homogeneous society, but recently Seoul has been making strides to become a global city. The recent tourism program, the rising number of English academies, and new progress initiatives for international business, Seoul is working hard to offer up the best of itself to the world. This… Continue reading Global Cities: Seoul – Making Up for Lost Time

Global Cities: London – Startups and Roundabouts

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Although London and New York may appear to have little in common at first glance, the centuries old city is making many improvements and changes to stay competitive in a global society. The London of today, like much of Europe, is striving to push past the financial troubles of recent years and move towards a… Continue reading Global Cities: London – Startups and Roundabouts

Other Sides of America: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Weekend Trips

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Despite still being more spread out than most European countries, the northeast coast is the most condensed area of US.  With five major cities within a 450 mile stretch, there is a lot of life happening on and around the Atlantic coast.  Living in NYC is great, but to get a feel for the way… Continue reading Other Sides of America: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Weekend Trips

Empathy through Practice: Why Everyone Needs International Experience

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New York City is one of the most international cities in the world. You can find people from every inch of the globe – not just travelers, but business owners, students, entrepreneurs, laborers, and many other people pursuing their dreams. But New York is just one example of a trend toward the globalization of major… Continue reading Empathy through Practice: Why Everyone Needs International Experience

Global Cities: Bangkok – City on the Rise

Bangkok is a city that has seen a dramatic transformation over the last 25 years from a third world city to a thriving hub of culture with a growing economy. Unlike London, Tokyo, or New York, Bangkok is new in its position in global finance and business and is sure to experience some growing pains.… Continue reading Global Cities: Bangkok – City on the Rise

Global Cities: Dubai – The Race to Stay on Top

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Having lived in New York for almost eight years, I sometimes wonder why there seems to be a constant need to reinvent the city and why we need even more high-rises. The planned extension on the West Side of Manhattan, the rise of the new World Trade Center complex and, suggestions to rezone Midtown East… Continue reading Global Cities: Dubai – The Race to Stay on Top

How to Make Calls with Your US Phone While Abroad (without paying a fortune)

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A few weeks ago, we brought you our guide to the best ways to call home. Now it’s time to look at a closely related issue: using your US cell phone abroad.It’s becoming increasingly common to travel internationally, whether it’s for business, pleasure, or simply to visit friends and family back home. But international travel… Continue reading How to Make Calls with Your US Phone While Abroad (without paying a fortune)

College in the US: Is it Worth it?

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Higher education in the US is becoming increasingly complicated and expensive. The rising costs of studying for an undergraduate degree and the increasingly realistic option of studying abroad have led to more and more American students moving overseas for college. Should internationals living in the US consider sending their own children abroad for college as well? Higher… Continue reading College in the US: Is it Worth it?

CouchSurfing: Where Travel and Social Network Collide

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The Internet and new technologies have revolutionized the way we travel around the planet. Plane tickets and hotels are now easily booked online. Package deals can remove the hassle of sorting through a dizzying number of details while organizing a trip abroad. And online itineraries and interactive maps have made navigating a foreign land much… Continue reading CouchSurfing: Where Travel and Social Network Collide