Travel Journals, Travel Blogs and Travel Experiences of GoAbroad Network Travelers

¡Two Weeks In!

by: NolanJP

created on: May 19, 2013 | Madrid, Spain

To begin with, a brief explanation of the name of my journal ("Three Months in the Biggest 'Village' in the World..."): Since I've been here, more than one person has made is quite clear to me that Madrid, while being the capital of Spain, is NOT a city... but this is admittedly somewhat of a marketing gimmick. At over 3 million inhabitants, Madrid is by far the most populous and geographically …
"Sunshine Daydream"

by: MaryHiott

created on: May 19, 2013 | Sydney, Australia

The last few days have been absolutely beautiful. Bright blue skies and warm weather. Makes me think of home because all of my friends are at the beach for a music festival. Friday we had a high tea at work. We all brought a different dish and drank tea. i made a vegan mini pumpkin cake becuase most of the people I work with are either vegan or vegetarian. Then yesterday Hilke …

CIS Center for International Studies
Advisor Group Journal
Day 1

by: SamiyaFlores_ZZ

created on: May 18, 2013 | Barcelona, Spain

HOlA Espana Barcelona!! Samiya has arrived and I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I arrived in Barcelona at 10 am this morning and met Moises, who brought me to my apartment. Everyone here is incredible easy going and pretty calm. I love the calm and slow atmosphere and life style. The streets are small and old and the sea water is a gorgeous light blue tinge. I …
A Taste of Northern Culture

by: KacieGrunau

created on: May 18, 2013 | Limerick, Ireland

Prior to arriving in this splendid county I will admit the level of ignorance I had about Ireland and its history. And again, I will admit to this lack of knowledge that I recently gained its newer history, and with that newly possessed information, a new realm of respect and appreciation for this tiny county and the loveliness of its people. …

CIS Center for International Studies
Advisor Group Journal
Day 1

by: aimee90

created on: May 18, 2013 | Barcelona, Spain

What a day! My Austin to NYC flight got delayed roughly 3 hours, cutting it VERY short for my NYC to Barcelona connection flight. Fortunately, the odds were in my favor and the airline was able to hold the flight for me a few minutes in NYC. The flight was smooth and I made it in time to Barcelona. Attempting to fight the jetlag, I may or may …
ISV South Africa 2013

by: josh93

created on: May 17, 2013 | Waterberg, South Africa

On January 19 2013, I travelled with International Student Volunteers to South Africa for what was undoubtedly the most amazing, rewarding month of my life! I chose to undertake a conservation project - I worked with 19 other students, 2 amazing ISV leaders and 3 incredible members of the host organisation WEI (Wildlife Ecological Investments) at Masebe Nature Reserve. Here, we stayed at the local 'Telekishi' community …
Planning Stages

by: taylorwelch

created on: May 17, 2013 | Virginia, United States

I leave for the land down under in nineteen days. I'm finishing up all of my gear buying and beginning to review cultural documents and maps of all of the places we'll be stopping along our journey. I've been working long shifts to try and make as much money as I can before I leave. I don't have many expectations for this trip, so I'm trying as best I can …

International Student Volunteers
Advisor Group Journal
tired

by: nadjib19

created on: May 17, 2013 | Russia

i love this country
Pre-departure Thoughts

by: ErinMitnitsky

created on: May 17, 2013 | United States

I am so excited to me a part of this program and get the opporunity to study abroad and travel while I am in Europe. I hope to experience while I am abroad the different cultures and lifestyles, food, religion and traditions. I can't wait to meet my host family and learn from them as I live with them throughout my time abroad. I think Spain will be an amazing …

CIS Center for International Studies
Advisor Group Journal
Ratanakiri Province: The Hidden Gem of Cambodia

by: activetravelasia

created on: May 16, 2013 | Cambodia

Cambodia is an amazing country; Cambodians are incredible people– resilient, creative, full of optimism and resource. The Angkor Temples are breathtaking, some of the most amazing sights anyone can ever see! Cambodia definitely lives up to its name as the “Kingdom of Wonder.” Of all the Cambodian provinces, though, Ratanakiri is the jewel-in-the-crown. Ratanakiri is the real Cambodia; full of kind, honest, hardworking farmers who survive off of what the weather …