Kathleen Crislip, a freelance travel writer and full time backpack traveler, has covered Student Travel for About.com since 2004. Part of her college credits came from student travel, kicking off a tremendous interest in sharing incredible opportunities that exist only for students and that can, perhaps, change lives.

If Kathleen recommends a place, itinerary, tour company or activity, she's been there and done that either as a student traveler/backpacker or as a travel writer.

Whether you're traveling for fun, study or a bit of both, I will provide you with news you can use and the most comprehensive travel tips and tidbits available, gathered through personal experience. I look forward to helping you equip yourself for great journeys and adventures.