Posts Tagged: travel

Which Balearic Islands should you choose for your vacation?

The Balearic Islands of Spain are made up of four main islands: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. They also include Cabrera and several other islets. This Mediterranean archipelago is a highly valued tourist destination and the capital, Mallorca, has recently been recognized as one of the best places in the world to live in by… Read more »

Study Abroad Group: How to Do It

Planning a group study abroad trip can seem like a monumental task, but with AmeriSpan’s expert guidance, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, leading a group abroad can be a very fulfilling and rewarding experience. Follow the 10 steps outlined below to ensure group success.

Meet ‘Pink Pangea: The First Online Community for Women Travelers’

AmeriSpan likes to keep up with the latest trends in travel resources and blogs, and we know that our students, primarily those who are female, like to travel safely.  So when Pink Pangea came to us looking to recruit female bloggers who have experienced volunteering in another country, we knew it would be beneficial to… Read more »

Study French in Quebec City and Save!

If you have been thinking of studying French, now is the time! Quebec City is renowned for its beauty and almost fully French-speaking population. Located on the St. Lawrence River, summer is a wonderful time to explore all that Quebec City has to offer, such as the Quebec City Summer Festival, Canada's largest outdoor artistic… Read more »

Don’t go to Spain!

 Why would you go to a place that might entice you to stay forever? The people are far too generous and they have too much fun. Who wants the freedom to sit on the beach with a glass of sangria, to eat tapas after 10pm or make the last meal of the night breakfast? What… Read more »

Budgeting for Study Abroad

There are many things to consider when budgeting for study abroad. Make a list of everything you can think of that you will need to pay for on a daily basis. Don’t forget to include lodging and meals that aren’t included with your program; personal items, such as toiletries, clothing, nights out, and souvenirs; additional… Read more »

What Documents Do You Need to Study Abroad?

There are many documents that you will need to get in order prior to your trip. Which ones do you need? How do you get them? How far in advance of your study abroad trip do you need to start applying for them? Read on for all these answers and more. Passport: If you do… Read more »

Study Abroad Peru: Rainforest Excursion

By Jamie F., Guestblogger from Cusco, Peru SALUD program Sadly this is my last blog about Peru… So we left the somewhat modern civilization that I had come to know for the past 5 weeks and ventured into the rainforest/jungle/selva/amazon (whatever you want to call it) there were all sorts of animals. We took a 30 min… Read more »