Student Travel: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Passport News, Rules
For what countries are a passport required for travel? Do I need a passport to go to Mexico? To Canada? You need a passport for all of them by air, though you can still travel to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean by land or sea without a passport. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, among other island areas, are US territories and no passport is required for travel between them and the US. Learn what you do need for travel by land and sea.
For what countries are a passport required for travel? Do I need a passport to go to Mexico? To Canada? You need a passport for all of them by air, though you can still travel to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean by land or sea without a passport. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, among other island areas, are US territories and no passport is required for travel between them and the US. Learn what you do need for travel by land and sea.
Bed Bugs in Hostels
It's hard to kill bed bugs, though we've got some tips on how to kill bed bugs on the road and at home. Think professional exterminators before you spend big bucks trying to kill bed bugs yourself - and try to keep bed bugs from traveling home with you at all.
It's hard to kill bed bugs, though we've got some tips on how to kill bed bugs on the road and at home. Think professional exterminators before you spend big bucks trying to kill bed bugs yourself - and try to keep bed bugs from traveling home with you at all.
Summer Concerts in Europe
Strike up the band -- summer concerts are here. In Europe, that means some of the biggest, as well as small but hot, bands in the world are hitting Europe for huge summer concerts. Several-day extravaganzas with camping, food and merriment mean a summer music festival in Europe is a ready-made vacation with thousands of your soon-to-be closest new friends. Check out the top summer concerts in Europe.
Strike up the band -- summer concerts are here. In Europe, that means some of the biggest, as well as small but hot, bands in the world are hitting Europe for huge summer concerts. Several-day extravaganzas with camping, food and merriment mean a summer music festival in Europe is a ready-made vacation with thousands of your soon-to-be closest new friends. Check out the top summer concerts in Europe.
Tour de France Trivia
The magnitude of the Tour de France is staggering. The number of spectators, security forces, media representatives and staff following 135 men riding bicycles across 2241 torturous miles are mind boggling.
The magnitude of the Tour de France is staggering. The number of spectators, security forces, media representatives and staff following 135 men riding bicycles across 2241 torturous miles are mind boggling.
Mexico Travel Documents
Mexico travel documents -- Mexico travel documents do you need? Do you need a passport to visit Mexico? That answer and all about Mexico travel documents like id, Mexico tourist cards and links to news on the new PASS passport substitute for Mexico and Canada.
Mexico travel documents -- Mexico travel documents do you need? Do you need a passport to visit Mexico? That answer and all about Mexico travel documents like id, Mexico tourist cards and links to news on the new PASS passport substitute for Mexico and Canada.
Get a US Passport
Passports are a crucial travel document and it is easy to get a US passport. Learn how to get your first US passport and what you'll need to complete a US passport application and get a US passport. Do you need a US passport in Mexico and Canada? And what's up with the new PASS passport substitute? Learn more...
Passports are a crucial travel document and it is easy to get a US passport. Learn how to get your first US passport and what you'll need to complete a US passport application and get a US passport. Do you need a US passport in Mexico and Canada? And what's up with the new PASS passport substitute? Learn more...
Calculate Gas Mileage
A US road trip sounds like a cheap way to travel. Is it? Calculate gas mileage and find current gas prices to figure out the cost of a car trip-- learn how to use a gas mileage calculator.
A US road trip sounds like a cheap way to travel. Is it? Calculate gas mileage and find current gas prices to figure out the cost of a car trip-- learn how to use a gas mileage calculator.
Packing for Airport Security
Strict airport rules across Europe, the UK and the US can mean packing headaches for air travelers when packing for airport security. Carry on rules forbidding liquids and gels is by far the most problematic of the airport rules facing travelers these days, and packing with a little foresight helps. Let's walk through how to cope.
Strict airport rules across Europe, the UK and the US can mean packing headaches for air travelers when packing for airport security. Carry on rules forbidding liquids and gels is by far the most problematic of the airport rules facing travelers these days, and packing with a little foresight helps. Let's walk through how to cope.
Amtrak Routes
Amtrak Routes - a screenshot of the coast to coast Amtrak routes map from New York to California, with an inset map of the Amtrak route over the Sierra Nevada range. Learn more about finding Amtrak routes below the picture, and get the latest news on passes...
Amtrak Routes - a screenshot of the coast to coast Amtrak routes map from New York to California, with an inset map of the Amtrak route over the Sierra Nevada range. Learn more about finding Amtrak routes below the picture, and get the latest news on passes...
Rush Passports
Getting a passport after you apply can take anywhere from one day to ten weeks. Getting it in four weeks or less is usually considered a rush. You don't need to pay an expediting service to rush a passport in two weeks or less. There are two ways to rush passports - learn how to do it yourself either way for nothing!
Getting a passport after you apply can take anywhere from one day to ten weeks. Getting it in four weeks or less is usually considered a rush. You don't need to pay an expediting service to rush a passport in two weeks or less. There are two ways to rush passports - learn how to do it yourself either way for nothing!
Amtrak Family Bedroom Sleeper
Amtrak family bedrooms are sleepers that can hold six people and don't have bathrooms. Learn about family bedrooms and other Amtrak sleepers and see a picture of an Amtrak family bedroom.
Amtrak family bedrooms are sleepers that can hold six people and don't have bathrooms. Learn about family bedrooms and other Amtrak sleepers and see a picture of an Amtrak family bedroom.
Airport Security
Airport security has tightened drastically in recent years. Banned items in your carry-on baggage can net you huge fines, you may not be able to board the plane, and you may find yourself on a government list that increases flying hassles. You may also have the choice to walk through a backscatter machine that will send images of your naked body to TSA agents. Learn what current airport rules are and about the TSA's latest.
Airport security has tightened drastically in recent years. Banned items in your carry-on baggage can net you huge fines, you may not be able to board the plane, and you may find yourself on a government list that increases flying hassles. You may also have the choice to walk through a backscatter machine that will send images of your naked body to TSA agents. Learn what current airport rules are and about the TSA's latest.
Amtrak Superliner Sleeper and Coach Seat Descriptions
Picture of Amtrak Superliner sleeper compartment in the California Zephyr and description of Amtrak sleeper compartments on Superliner trains (see more Amtrak seat options below the picture).
Picture of Amtrak Superliner sleeper compartment in the California Zephyr and description of Amtrak sleeper compartments on Superliner trains (see more Amtrak seat options below the picture).
Student Airfare Finders
Student airfare - looking for discount student airfare on the internet? Cheap student airfares websites are here. Some are true student travel agencies; others simply offer ways to find discount student airfare.
Student airfare - looking for discount student airfare on the internet? Cheap student airfares websites are here. Some are true student travel agencies; others simply offer ways to find discount student airfare.
US Maps
US maps - free online or hard copies. US state and territory maps, scenic maps, attractions and sightseeing maps, and info (time zones, capitals, physical maps, city and highway maps). Fun United States maps: scenic, attractions and sightseeing.
US maps - free online or hard copies. US state and territory maps, scenic maps, attractions and sightseeing maps, and info (time zones, capitals, physical maps, city and highway maps). Fun United States maps: scenic, attractions and sightseeing.
Amtrak Viewliner Sleeper and Amtrak Sleeper Descriptions
Amtrak Viewliner roomettes, or sleepers, have toilets and sinks plus two seats and two beds - check out a description and picture of an Amtrak Viewliner sleeping compartment.
Amtrak Viewliner roomettes, or sleepers, have toilets and sinks plus two seats and two beds - check out a description and picture of an Amtrak Viewliner sleeping compartment.
Money Belts
Hide travel money safely in money belts. You can buy regular belts that are really money belts or cloth money pouches, also called money belts, that are worn under your clothes. Read all about money belts and compare money belt prices.
Hide travel money safely in money belts. You can buy regular belts that are really money belts or cloth money pouches, also called money belts, that are worn under your clothes. Read all about money belts and compare money belt prices.
Amtrak Tickets
After checking out the route map to ensure the train goes where you want to get, you can buy Amtrak tickets online, at a train station, or from the conductor. Learn how and where to buy Amtrak tickets, and see some pix of what the station, the train, and the trip will be like.
After checking out the route map to ensure the train goes where you want to get, you can buy Amtrak tickets online, at a train station, or from the conductor. Learn how and where to buy Amtrak tickets, and see some pix of what the station, the train, and the trip will be like.
Spring Break Hot Spots
Where's the action for spring break 2009? Get the skinny with this list of top spring break hot spots! Cancun still dominates, but economical travel is key this year, meaning US beaches are climbing the spring break hot spots list; volunteering everywhere will keep growing this year, too. Europe: don't expect crowds. Rosarito Beach will see some traffic, and a party bus to Mazatlan may be a hot new idea. See the 2009 spring break hot spots list, or get some alternative spring break ideas.
Where's the action for spring break 2009? Get the skinny with this list of top spring break hot spots! Cancun still dominates, but economical travel is key this year, meaning US beaches are climbing the spring break hot spots list; volunteering everywhere will keep growing this year, too. Europe: don't expect crowds. Rosarito Beach will see some traffic, and a party bus to Mazatlan may be a hot new idea. See the 2009 spring break hot spots list, or get some alternative spring break ideas.
Amtrak Observation Cars, Dining Cars and Amtrak Services
Amtrak offers food in a cafe or dining car on most long haul trains, as well as observation cars or sightseer lounges and places to buy booze. Learn more and see pictures of an Amtrak observation car.
Amtrak offers food in a cafe or dining car on most long haul trains, as well as observation cars or sightseer lounges and places to buy booze. Learn more and see pictures of an Amtrak observation car.
Amtrak Baggage Check, Carry On and Security Rules
Amtrak security allows different numbers and sizes of carry on bags and checked bags depending on your ticket. Oversized baggage items, like snowboards, have to be checked at the station. Learn about allowed checked baggage on Amtrak trains and Amtrak security rules.
Amtrak security allows different numbers and sizes of carry on bags and checked bags depending on your ticket. Oversized baggage items, like snowboards, have to be checked at the station. Learn about allowed checked baggage on Amtrak trains and Amtrak security rules.
Debit Cards for Travel
Student travelers will find an ATM or debit card the most indispensable asset you can bring along on your international journey. It functions like a credit card, which you must have for making reservations, and if you lose your cash and/or traveler's checks, it will be your lifesaver. - you can use it in payphones and get fairly favorable exchange rates at ATM machines. Don't leave home without it!
Student travelers will find an ATM or debit card the most indispensable asset you can bring along on your international journey. It functions like a credit card, which you must have for making reservations, and if you lose your cash and/or traveler's checks, it will be your lifesaver. - you can use it in payphones and get fairly favorable exchange rates at ATM machines. Don't leave home without it!
Motion Sickness Facts
Motion sickness puts a real cramp in your travel style. If you're at sea or traveling by car, bus or train, you'll need motion sickness prevention tips and long term remedy ideas. If you're flying, you may just need to avail yourself of the "barf bag" when motion sickness strikes.
Motion sickness puts a real cramp in your travel style. If you're at sea or traveling by car, bus or train, you'll need motion sickness prevention tips and long term remedy ideas. If you're flying, you may just need to avail yourself of the "barf bag" when motion sickness strikes.
Tipping on Amtrak Trains
Tipping on trains is far from compulsory, but if you want to tip, here's a guide to tipping on trains -- how much to tip the attendant, porter, dining car attendant and all about tipping on trains.
Tipping on trains is far from compulsory, but if you want to tip, here's a guide to tipping on trains -- how much to tip the attendant, porter, dining car attendant and all about tipping on trains.
Standby Flights
Airtran offers standby flights called Airtran U (student standby flight tickets formerly called X Fares) - a student airfare discount program - to young people 18-22 years old. Learn about Airtran standby flights at Airtran airline, and know you can even get frequent flyer credit for these standby tickets.
Airtran offers standby flights called Airtran U (student standby flight tickets formerly called X Fares) - a student airfare discount program - to young people 18-22 years old. Learn about Airtran standby flights at Airtran airline, and know you can even get frequent flyer credit for these standby tickets.
Finding Your Amtrak Train at the Station
Just like airports, every Amtrak station is different. Finding your way is a snap, though. Learn how to find your Amtrak train station, your train and platform and about boarding your Amtrak train.
Just like airports, every Amtrak station is different. Finding your way is a snap, though. Learn how to find your Amtrak train station, your train and platform and about boarding your Amtrak train.
Backpacking Europe
Want to go backpacking in Europe? Welcome to a great backpacking Europe FAQ, designed to answer key questions before you go backpacking in Europe -- what to pack, where to go, backpacking Europe budget, how to get there, where to stay and how to do backpacking Europe on the cheap. No ramen noodles. Unless you want 'em.
Want to go backpacking in Europe? Welcome to a great backpacking Europe FAQ, designed to answer key questions before you go backpacking in Europe -- what to pack, where to go, backpacking Europe budget, how to get there, where to stay and how to do backpacking Europe on the cheap. No ramen noodles. Unless you want 'em.
When is Spring Break
When is spring break? Aside from spring, of course, when is spring break 2009? See the chart - "When is Spring Break" - for spring break 2009 dates and number of humans detail, and learn where to find out when individual colleges' spring breaks are.
When is spring break? Aside from spring, of course, when is spring break 2009? See the chart - "When is Spring Break" - for spring break 2009 dates and number of humans detail, and learn where to find out when individual colleges' spring breaks are.
Night Train Tickets
You can buy night train tickets for night train routes in Europe as individual tickets or you can add a night train trip to a Eurail pass. Reserving a night train costs extra -- all reservations on European trains cost a few dollars extra but guarantee you a seat. You can also reserve a sleeper. Find out more about night trains and buy night train tickets direct.
You can buy night train tickets for night train routes in Europe as individual tickets or you can add a night train trip to a Eurail pass. Reserving a night train costs extra -- all reservations on European trains cost a few dollars extra but guarantee you a seat. You can also reserve a sleeper. Find out more about night trains and buy night train tickets direct.
Hide Travel Money
Learn how to hide money while traveling -- check out money belts and socks with secret pockets that hide travel money, sew your own theft-proof pockets in pants or (yes) underwear for hiding travel money and get a few travel money tips, too.
Learn how to hide money while traveling -- check out money belts and socks with secret pockets that hide travel money, sew your own theft-proof pockets in pants or (yes) underwear for hiding travel money and get a few travel money tips, too.
Backpack Reviews
Hiking and travelling backpack reviews from real backpackers and professional reviews - Kelty, Northface, Arc Teryx - all the popular backpacks and a few lesser known backpacks - and puchasing advice and backpacker tips.
Hiking and travelling backpack reviews from real backpackers and professional reviews - Kelty, Northface, Arc Teryx - all the popular backpacks and a few lesser known backpacks - and puchasing advice and backpacker tips.
ETickets Make Travel Easy
Air etickets are a great boon for student travelers who may not have a travel snail mail address. Use an internet cafe to print your eticket yourself and wing your way to your next destination with minimum hassle. Why you should use e-tickets, how to get etickets and what you need to use etickets at the airport.
Air etickets are a great boon for student travelers who may not have a travel snail mail address. Use an internet cafe to print your eticket yourself and wing your way to your next destination with minimum hassle. Why you should use e-tickets, how to get etickets and what you need to use etickets at the airport.
Amtrak Onboard Personnel
Amtrak personnel are the folks manning the train. Find out who's who on trains.
Amtrak personnel are the folks manning the train. Find out who's who on trains.
Amtrak Conductor Checking Tickets
Once aboard your Amtrak train, the conductor will check your tickets. Learn more about who wants to see your Amtrak ticket and when.
Once aboard your Amtrak train, the conductor will check your tickets. Learn more about who wants to see your Amtrak ticket and when.
Mountain Biking in Puerto Vallarta
When you need a break from all that laying about on the beach, try mountain biking in Puerto Vallarta -- friends like Bike Mex.
When you need a break from all that laying about on the beach, try mountain biking in Puerto Vallarta -- friends like Bike Mex.
View From the Train Window
You've boarded, you've eaten, you've explored the Amtrak train -- time to sit back and relax and watch the world go by. That's what riding trains is all about.
You've boarded, you've eaten, you've explored the Amtrak train -- time to sit back and relax and watch the world go by. That's what riding trains is all about.
Tokens on Jim Morrison's Grave, Pere Lachaise Cemetery
Jim Morrison's Grave Picture, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris - EF Europe Tour 2006
Jim Morrison's Grave Picture, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris - EF Europe Tour 2006
Mexico Tourist Cards FAQ
Mexico tourist cards - what is a Mexico tourist card? How and where do you get Mexico tourist cards? Learn what Mexico tourist cards are, who needs one and how to get Mexico tourist cards.
Mexico tourist cards - what is a Mexico tourist card? How and where do you get Mexico tourist cards? Learn what Mexico tourist cards are, who needs one and how to get Mexico tourist cards.
London Tube
You may want to check out a London tube map online before you go, but you needn't download tube maps to carry across the pond -- free London tube maps are easy to find at any train station, and you'll find maps on tube station walls.
You may want to check out a London tube map online before you go, but you needn't download tube maps to carry across the pond -- free London tube maps are easy to find at any train station, and you'll find maps on tube station walls.
Tour de France Prize Money
How much prize money did the Tour de France 2005 winners take home? See the Tour de France prize money for the overall winner, leader jerseys, stage bonuses and more. Tour de France prize money in 2005 totaled over $3.5 million.
How much prize money did the Tour de France 2005 winners take home? See the Tour de France prize money for the overall winner, leader jerseys, stage bonuses and more. Tour de France prize money in 2005 totaled over $3.5 million.
Driving in Mexico
Driving in Mexico - border crossings, Mexican car insurance, driving rules of the road in Mexico, bringing items into and out of Mexico, Mexico and US Customs and renting a car in Mexico and more on driving in Mexico. Driving in Mexico is a snap --don't be afraid of driving in Mexico!
Driving in Mexico - border crossings, Mexican car insurance, driving rules of the road in Mexico, bringing items into and out of Mexico, Mexico and US Customs and renting a car in Mexico and more on driving in Mexico. Driving in Mexico is a snap --don't be afraid of driving in Mexico!
Pack Light, Pack Smart
Hopping continents while hauling mounds of luggage is a gigantic drag. Want to breeze through countries instead of sweating along the sidewalk? Pack light, pack smart: a short packing tutorial.
Hopping continents while hauling mounds of luggage is a gigantic drag. Want to breeze through countries instead of sweating along the sidewalk? Pack light, pack smart: a short packing tutorial.
Winter Park Platform View
The Winter Park train station is where you'll disembark, skis and all, from Colorado's Ski Train, or a beautiful station stop and break on a long Amtrak trip. Learn more.
The Winter Park train station is where you'll disembark, skis and all, from Colorado's Ski Train, or a beautiful station stop and break on a long Amtrak trip. Learn more.
Denver Platform View
Amtrak trains stop at major stations long enough for you to hop off and stretch your legs -- these are also smoke breaks for those who must. Learn more about the stations where you can stroll the platform.
Amtrak trains stop at major stations long enough for you to hop off and stretch your legs -- these are also smoke breaks for those who must. Learn more about the stations where you can stroll the platform.
Melbourne Street Art Graffiti
Art as Graffiti - Melbourne street art graffiti in an alley. Click below for full size, full color photo.
Art as Graffiti - Melbourne street art graffiti in an alley. Click below for full size, full color photo.
View From the Heartland
The view from a semi-deserted train station in America's heartland at the witching hour is actually pretty cool and worth staying up for.
The view from a semi-deserted train station in America's heartland at the witching hour is actually pretty cool and worth staying up for.
5 Money Saving Road Trip Tips
Top 5 Money Saving Road Trip Tips - learn how to save money on road trips with the top 5 money saving road trip tips. Save cents on food and lodging and get the best gas prices, and learn gas saving techniques, with the top 5 money saving road trip tips.
Top 5 Money Saving Road Trip Tips - learn how to save money on road trips with the top 5 money saving road trip tips. Save cents on food and lodging and get the best gas prices, and learn gas saving techniques, with the top 5 money saving road trip tips.
Country Calling Codes
International calling codes, or country codes, are digits that must be dialed to reach a telephone number in another country. Learn how to dial an international call with country code and find country codes and city codes.
International calling codes, or country codes, are digits that must be dialed to reach a telephone number in another country. Learn how to dial an international call with country code and find country codes and city codes.
Mexico Travel Planning
Do some Mexico travel planning with this Mexico travel planning guide and Mexico travel planning FAQ. Learn about Mexico travel documents you need to get before Mexico travel, whether you need shots to visit Mexico, about Mexico water, driving in Mexico and where to get Mexico maps and guidebooks. See some Mexico photo galleries in this Mexico travel planning FAQ, too.
Do some Mexico travel planning with this Mexico travel planning guide and Mexico travel planning FAQ. Learn about Mexico travel documents you need to get before Mexico travel, whether you need shots to visit Mexico, about Mexico water, driving in Mexico and where to get Mexico maps and guidebooks. See some Mexico photo galleries in this Mexico travel planning FAQ, too.
Greyhound Bus Discounts
Bus travel is surprisingly easy and inexpensive, especially for students. Get Greyhound bus student travel and shipping discounts and a Student Advantage Card that gives you global deals on your favorite stuff from great stores.
Bus travel is surprisingly easy and inexpensive, especially for students. Get Greyhound bus student travel and shipping discounts and a Student Advantage Card that gives you global deals on your favorite stuff from great stores.
Europe Train Tickets
You can buy Europe train tickets for a single destination, also called point to point tickets, as opposed to buying a Eurail pass, and you can buy single Europe train tickets before you leave the US. Learn how to buy single Europe train tickets, like from London to Paris or Paris to Rome.
You can buy Europe train tickets for a single destination, also called point to point tickets, as opposed to buying a Eurail pass, and you can buy single Europe train tickets before you leave the US. Learn how to buy single Europe train tickets, like from London to Paris or Paris to Rome.
Night Train FAQ
A night train in Europe is one that is traveling from well before midnight until morning, which is generally understood to mean after 7:00 a.m. Night trains in Europe have sleeper compartments - you may want a couchette on a night train. Learn about night trains.
A night train in Europe is one that is traveling from well before midnight until morning, which is generally understood to mean after 7:00 a.m. Night trains in Europe have sleeper compartments - you may want a couchette on a night train. Learn about night trains.
Spring Break Without Passport
New passport rules requiring passports for air travel home from Mexico and the Caribbean, excepting US territories, dictate that you can't fly to the Bahamas, Jamaica or Mexico (but you can drive) for spring break without a passport. And it takes up to two months to get a passport, though you can rush one in less time. What's that leave in the way of cool spring break destinations? A lot, because lots of other college students didn't get passports in time for spring break, either. Suss it out.
New passport rules requiring passports for air travel home from Mexico and the Caribbean, excepting US territories, dictate that you can't fly to the Bahamas, Jamaica or Mexico (but you can drive) for spring break without a passport. And it takes up to two months to get a passport, though you can rush one in less time. What's that leave in the way of cool spring break destinations? A lot, because lots of other college students didn't get passports in time for spring break, either. Suss it out.
Malaria and Travel
Malaria, a creepy insect-borne disease found in warm areas, is a very real travel worry if you're heading to a country where malaria is prevalent, like many countries in Africa. Check out a [link url=http://www.cdc.gov/travel/regionalmalaria/index.htm]malaria map[/link] from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) to learn whether malaria is an issue in countries to which you will be traveling. Learn about malaria symptoms, malaria prevention, including malaria pills, and treatment.
Malaria, a creepy insect-borne disease found in warm areas, is a very real travel worry if you're heading to a country where malaria is prevalent, like many countries in Africa. Check out a [link url=http://www.cdc.gov/travel/regionalmalaria/index.htm]malaria map[/link] from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) to learn whether malaria is an issue in countries to which you will be traveling. Learn about malaria symptoms, malaria prevention, including malaria pills, and treatment.
Blue Mountains YHA Hostel Living Room
Blue Mountains YHA Hostel Photos - Blue Mountains YHA Hostel Living Room, Katoomba, Australia
Blue Mountains YHA Hostel Photos - Blue Mountains YHA Hostel Living Room, Katoomba, Australia
Passport Application Problems
You must have certain materials to get a passport, usually including a birth certificate. Find out here how to get a passport without a birth certificate.
You must have certain materials to get a passport, usually including a birth certificate. Find out here how to get a passport without a birth certificate.
Europe Rail Passes
Rail passes - under 26? You're eligible for European rail passes at a student discount - Eurail Global Youthpass, Eurail Select, Eurail Global Pass Youth Flexi and many single country European train tickets. Check out the best of what's on offer in rail passes from Rail Europe and Railpass
Rail passes - under 26? You're eligible for European rail passes at a student discount - Eurail Global Youthpass, Eurail Select, Eurail Global Pass Youth Flexi and many single country European train tickets. Check out the best of what's on offer in rail passes from Rail Europe and Railpass
Cheap Mexico Airlines
Cheap Mexico airlines hopped on the budget airline flight path in 2005, with Avolar, Azteca, Click, Interjet, vivaAerobus, or viva Aerobus, and Volaris on board the cheap Mexico airline wagon by 2006. More budget Mexico airlines will probably be on the way as Mexico privatizes Mexico airline AeroMexico.
Cheap Mexico airlines hopped on the budget airline flight path in 2005, with Avolar, Azteca, Click, Interjet, vivaAerobus, or viva Aerobus, and Volaris on board the cheap Mexico airline wagon by 2006. More budget Mexico airlines will probably be on the way as Mexico privatizes Mexico airline AeroMexico.
Not-so-random Graffiti Art at Bunk Brisbane
Not-so-random art grafitti at the Bunk Brisbane hostel, Brisbane, Australia -- artistic surprises bloom on many of the hostel's walls.
Not-so-random art grafitti at the Bunk Brisbane hostel, Brisbane, Australia -- artistic surprises bloom on many of the hostel's walls.
LL Bean Passport Organizer
The LL Bean passport organizer is a seemingly small affair that opens into a virtual travel toolkit. As a passport holder only, it's a little expensive because it's a lot more than that. Using this multi-featured travel accessory solely for passpor and tickets is impossible, anyway; no sooner will you decide in which of the seven pockets to put your passport then you'll be filling the rest.
The LL Bean passport organizer is a seemingly small affair that opens into a virtual travel toolkit. As a passport holder only, it's a little expensive because it's a lot more than that. Using this multi-featured travel accessory solely for passpor and tickets is impossible, anyway; no sooner will you decide in which of the seven pockets to put your passport then you'll be filling the rest.
Travel Immunizations
Travel immunizations - about travel shots and immunizations - do I need travel immunizations or shots for travel? What kind of travel immunizations do I need? Get the answers about travel immunizations and vaccinations.
Travel immunizations - about travel shots and immunizations - do I need travel immunizations or shots for travel? What kind of travel immunizations do I need? Get the answers about travel immunizations and vaccinations.
Roofies - Date Rape Drug
Rohypnol (roofies), the "date rape drug", is a tremendous hazard for women and is of particular danger to women travelers in unfamiliar surroundings. Usually dropped in your drink by a man who wants to take advantage of you, roofies create a drunk-like effect in about 10 minutes that lasts about eight hours. Besides the worries of unprotected sex, roofies may lead to respiratory depression, aspiration, liver failure and even death. Learn how to avoid roofies here.
Rohypnol (roofies), the "date rape drug", is a tremendous hazard for women and is of particular danger to women travelers in unfamiliar surroundings. Usually dropped in your drink by a man who wants to take advantage of you, roofies create a drunk-like effect in about 10 minutes that lasts about eight hours. Besides the worries of unprotected sex, roofies may lead to respiratory depression, aspiration, liver failure and even death. Learn how to avoid roofies here.
American Road Trips 101
How to have great road trips - get or ready a car for a road trip, learn about food on road trips, get US maps or Mexico maps, understand AAA, see gas claculators, and view some US road trip photos.
How to have great road trips - get or ready a car for a road trip, learn about food on road trips, get US maps or Mexico maps, understand AAA, see gas claculators, and view some US road trip photos.
Mexico Maps Roundup
Mexico maps -- maps of Mexico, online or hard copies, and Mexico GPS maps. Mexico road maps, Mexico state maps, Baja Mexico maps, Gulf of Mexico and Mexico city maps, Cancun maps, Cozumel maps, Mexico road atlases. Get Mexico maps before you travel.
Mexico maps -- maps of Mexico, online or hard copies, and Mexico GPS maps. Mexico road maps, Mexico state maps, Baja Mexico maps, Gulf of Mexico and Mexico city maps, Cancun maps, Cozumel maps, Mexico road atlases. Get Mexico maps before you travel.
Does Mexico Have Buses?
Buses in Mexico -- does Mexico have buses? Where do Mexico buses go? Where can I get a Mexico bus schedule? Where can I catch Mexico buses? How much does it cost to ride a Mexico bus? Get answers to these and other FAQ about Mexico buses.
Buses in Mexico -- does Mexico have buses? Where do Mexico buses go? Where can I get a Mexico bus schedule? Where can I catch Mexico buses? How much does it cost to ride a Mexico bus? Get answers to these and other FAQ about Mexico buses.
Eurail Passes
How Eurail passes work, like how travel days work on Eurail passes, how night trains with Eurail passes work, how Eurail passes and reservations work, how to validate Eurail passes and how to buy Eurail passes. Find student discounts on Eurail passes, too.
How Eurail passes work, like how travel days work on Eurail passes, how night trains with Eurail passes work, how Eurail passes and reservations work, how to validate Eurail passes and how to buy Eurail passes. Find student discounts on Eurail passes, too.
London Shopping for Women
Top 5 places for London shopping for women - faves for London shopping are Top Shop, H&M, Mango and Zara in Soho are all great for bargain fashion London shopping, with cool Carnaby Street stores nearby. Get locations and descriptions of the top 5 cheap London shopping spots for women, and some ideas on London street markets, too. Love that London shopping.
Top 5 places for London shopping for women - faves for London shopping are Top Shop, H&M, Mango and Zara in Soho are all great for bargain fashion London shopping, with cool Carnaby Street stores nearby. Get locations and descriptions of the top 5 cheap London shopping spots for women, and some ideas on London street markets, too. Love that London shopping.
Natural Insect Repellent
Good smelling natural insect repellent that works without DEET -- what a concept! Crocodile is a DEET-less all natural insect repellent guide-tested on mosquitoes and sand fleas -- this DEET-less natural insect repellent works almost as well as DEET but has a better bouquet. Read the review of Crocodile natural insect repellent without DEET.
Good smelling natural insect repellent that works without DEET -- what a concept! Crocodile is a DEET-less all natural insect repellent guide-tested on mosquitoes and sand fleas -- this DEET-less natural insect repellent works almost as well as DEET but has a better bouquet. Read the review of Crocodile natural insect repellent without DEET.
London Doubledecker Buses
London bus maps are posted at bus stops all over central London. Unlike in some US cities, London bus stops are well kept and the London bus maps are (1) there and (2) readable. Naturally, it's nice to know where you're going, though -- learn where to find London bus maps.
London bus maps are posted at bus stops all over central London. Unlike in some US cities, London bus stops are well kept and the London bus maps are (1) there and (2) readable. Naturally, it's nice to know where you're going, though -- learn where to find London bus maps.
Muslim Women's Travel Dress
Women traveler's dress in Muslim countries -- words of wisdom for women travelers from other women regarding dress in Islamic countries and women's Muslim clothing for travelers.
Women traveler's dress in Muslim countries -- words of wisdom for women travelers from other women regarding dress in Islamic countries and women's Muslim clothing for travelers.
Eurostar FAQ
The Eurostar is the train running from Brussels and Paris to London and back under the English channel. Eurostar travel requires a separate ticket from any Eurail pass you may have, but some Eurail passes will give you student discount Eurostar tickets. Learn more about the Eurostar and Eurostar tickets.
The Eurostar is the train running from Brussels and Paris to London and back under the English channel. Eurostar travel requires a separate ticket from any Eurail pass you may have, but some Eurail passes will give you student discount Eurostar tickets. Learn more about the Eurostar and Eurostar tickets.
Travel Sized Tubes and Samples
Travel sized tubes are a bonus packing item, especially when packing for airport security rules. Using samples ofliquids and gels helps - here's where to get small travel sized tubes of liquids and gels toiletries like soap and shampoo - find sample packets of food and drugs, too.
Travel sized tubes are a bonus packing item, especially when packing for airport security rules. Using samples ofliquids and gels helps - here's where to get small travel sized tubes of liquids and gels toiletries like soap and shampoo - find sample packets of food and drugs, too.
Women's Travel Safety Tips
Women travelers need to travel with special care; here are some tips on doing that. Female concerns include sexual verbal harassment or physical assault, "come-ons", unwanted touching, inappropriate comments, crude propositions, groping and even rape. Females are more likely to be the victims of theft, too.
Women travelers need to travel with special care; here are some tips on doing that. Female concerns include sexual verbal harassment or physical assault, "come-ons", unwanted touching, inappropriate comments, crude propositions, groping and even rape. Females are more likely to be the victims of theft, too.
Oxegen Festival
The Oxegen Festival 2009 - Dublin plays host to over 100 acts and 80,000 rockers at the Oxegen Festival, a summer concert featuring Razorlight, Kings of Leon, TV on the Radio (love 'em), Manic Street Preachers and, as they say, so much more. Overnight camping at Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, County Kildare for those doing all three days (and everyone does) for this Dublin concert starting July 10.
The Oxegen Festival 2009 - Dublin plays host to over 100 acts and 80,000 rockers at the Oxegen Festival, a summer concert featuring Razorlight, Kings of Leon, TV on the Radio (love 'em), Manic Street Preachers and, as they say, so much more. Overnight camping at Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, County Kildare for those doing all three days (and everyone does) for this Dublin concert starting July 10.
Jim Morrison's headstone
Picture - Jim Morrison's Headstone - Pere Lachaise Paris Cemetery Pictures - EF Europe Tour 2006
Picture - Jim Morrison's Headstone - Pere Lachaise Paris Cemetery Pictures - EF Europe Tour 2006
Freighter Travel
Boat travel is a charming alternative to long haul flying. A little known and cheap boat travel option, freighter travel, is popular with student travelers and adventurers of all ilk. And with Easy Cruise ships bobbing up in world ports, "regular" cruises are now navigating the cheap boat travel fun lanes. So what's up with freighter travel, cruises and boat travel in general?
Boat travel is a charming alternative to long haul flying. A little known and cheap boat travel option, freighter travel, is popular with student travelers and adventurers of all ilk. And with Easy Cruise ships bobbing up in world ports, "regular" cruises are now navigating the cheap boat travel fun lanes. So what's up with freighter travel, cruises and boat travel in general?
Best Women's Travel Gear
Women's travel gear needs to be strong, light and long-lasting -- but most women's clothing is not. Exceptions: Expedition travel shirt, Royal Robbins zip off travel pants, Woolrich's women's travel vest and a packable hat. Find comfy travel flip flops and women only travel accessories (safety gadgets, makeup/sunscreen, gal-only personal gear and a beauty shoulder bag) in this list of top 10 picks for best women's travel gear - travel clothes and women's travel accessories.
Women's travel gear needs to be strong, light and long-lasting -- but most women's clothing is not. Exceptions: Expedition travel shirt, Royal Robbins zip off travel pants, Woolrich's women's travel vest and a packable hat. Find comfy travel flip flops and women only travel accessories (safety gadgets, makeup/sunscreen, gal-only personal gear and a beauty shoulder bag) in this list of top 10 picks for best women's travel gear - travel clothes and women's travel accessories.
Drinking Ages
As a student traveler, you may be under 21, which is the legal drinking age in the US. Guess what? Alcohol drinking ages around the world are far more reasonable -- most drinking ages worldwide are at maximum 18, if not less, which makes sense for legal drinking ages. Check out a brief rundown of legal drinking ages around the world.
As a student traveler, you may be under 21, which is the legal drinking age in the US. Guess what? Alcohol drinking ages around the world are far more reasonable -- most drinking ages worldwide are at maximum 18, if not less, which makes sense for legal drinking ages. Check out a brief rundown of legal drinking ages around the world.
Top Paris Hostels
Get maps and descriptions for the top ten Paris hostels travelers like: Le Village, Peace and Love, Lucky Youth, Woodstock, Absolute, Le Montclair Montmartre, Young and Happy, Aloha, Three Ducks, Square Caulaincourt.
Get maps and descriptions for the top ten Paris hostels travelers like: Le Village, Peace and Love, Lucky Youth, Woodstock, Absolute, Le Montclair Montmartre, Young and Happy, Aloha, Three Ducks, Square Caulaincourt.
How to Get a Visa
Working abroad requires a work visa issued by the country in which you're working. If you've arranged an internship on your own or found your own international student job, you'll need to know how to get an international work visa.
Working abroad requires a work visa issued by the country in which you're working. If you've arranged an internship on your own or found your own international student job, you'll need to know how to get an international work visa.
Current Student Airfare Deals
Student airfares and student airfare deals abound, considering the small number of student travel agencies offering student airfares and deals in existence. Most student airfares are negotiated through SATA (Student Air Travel Association) and are for full time students or youth under 26. Check out this week's current student airfare deals available here.
Student airfares and student airfare deals abound, considering the small number of student travel agencies offering student airfares and deals in existence. Most student airfares are negotiated through SATA (Student Air Travel Association) and are for full time students or youth under 26. Check out this week's current student airfare deals available here.
Nebraska Barn
US Road Trip Photos - Nebraska Barn
US Road Trip Photos - Nebraska Barn
Lost Luggage
Lost luggage sometimes can't be helped, and lost luggage, like first time concert-goers, usually returns somewhat changed. Learn how to try and avoid lost luggage and what to do about wayward bags, especially if an airline has lost the luggage.
Lost luggage sometimes can't be helped, and lost luggage, like first time concert-goers, usually returns somewhat changed. Learn how to try and avoid lost luggage and what to do about wayward bags, especially if an airline has lost the luggage.
Sziget Festival
If you can only make it one music festival this summer, make it the Sziget Festival -- Hungary's finest music festival is the place to see some supreme concerts this summer in Europe. Get details about the Sziget Festival.
If you can only make it one music festival this summer, make it the Sziget Festival -- Hungary's finest music festival is the place to see some supreme concerts this summer in Europe. Get details about the Sziget Festival.
Leather Travel Shoulder Bag
LL Bean's leather travel shoulder bag boasts a silky lining and powerful snap-plus-zip outer pockets, a roomy outer zip sleeve and interior zip pocket and pen / credit card pockets. Modeled after World War II bomber jackets, the distressed leather looks great while being tough as nails. Padded and adjustable shoulder strap is comfy and carry handles turn it into a briefcase. Classic campus companion and practical lifelong travel bag. Read the review.
LL Bean's leather travel shoulder bag boasts a silky lining and powerful snap-plus-zip outer pockets, a roomy outer zip sleeve and interior zip pocket and pen / credit card pockets. Modeled after World War II bomber jackets, the distressed leather looks great while being tough as nails. Padded and adjustable shoulder strap is comfy and carry handles turn it into a briefcase. Classic campus companion and practical lifelong travel bag. Read the review.
Buy Pepper Spray
Pepper spray can be your best self defense weapon. Learn how to use pepper spray safely and find a wide variety of pepper sprays - purse sized, pepper spray on a key chain, spraying rings and other ingenious pepper spray dispensers.
Pepper spray can be your best self defense weapon. Learn how to use pepper spray safely and find a wide variety of pepper sprays - purse sized, pepper spray on a key chain, spraying rings and other ingenious pepper spray dispensers.
Electric Adapter
This international electrical adapter with surge protector has four kinds of international electrical plugs built into one small box, with each set of plugs being good for a different part of the world. Great adaptor!
This international electrical adapter with surge protector has four kinds of international electrical plugs built into one small box, with each set of plugs being good for a different part of the world. Great adaptor!
Cheap European Airfare
European airlines offer big airfare discounts if you look. Before you buy a student airfare for European puddle jumping, check out the many budget airlines offering super cheap one way European airfare - how about a $2.28 airfare from London to Rome? Add taxes and fees and you're looking at a European airfare of $40.00 or less.
European airlines offer big airfare discounts if you look. Before you buy a student airfare for European puddle jumping, check out the many budget airlines offering super cheap one way European airfare - how about a $2.28 airfare from London to Rome? Add taxes and fees and you're looking at a European airfare of $40.00 or less.
Free Things to Do in Paris
Top 5 Free Things to Do in Paris - Student Travel: find the free things to do in Paris that won't cost you a Euro, like visiting a famous grave, the Paris Plage, in a list of top free things to do in Paris meant just for student travelers.
Top 5 Free Things to Do in Paris - Student Travel: find the free things to do in Paris that won't cost you a Euro, like visiting a famous grave, the Paris Plage, in a list of top free things to do in Paris meant just for student travelers.
"Go Deal" Student Airfare
Popular student airfare discount finder Student Universe is offering a fab student airfare special: "Go Deal" student discount airfares. Getting an student airfare discount was never so much fun.
Popular student airfare discount finder Student Universe is offering a fab student airfare special: "Go Deal" student discount airfares. Getting an student airfare discount was never so much fun.
London Hostels
Top London hostels like Astor Museum, London Backpackers, Wake Up London and Ace Hotel are favorites with backpackers and student travelers. Check out a list of top London hostels with individual personal reviews, too.
Top London hostels like Astor Museum, London Backpackers, Wake Up London and Ace Hotel are favorites with backpackers and student travelers. Check out a list of top London hostels with individual personal reviews, too.
Hostels 101
Hostels, or backpackers', are the place for student travelers and backpackers to stay. Learn about hostels, hostel reservations, booking hostels, how hostels work while you're staying in hostels, see best hostels lists and hostel photos and read hostel reviews. What are hostels, anyway? Read and know all.
Hostels, or backpackers', are the place for student travelers and backpackers to stay. Learn about hostels, hostel reservations, booking hostels, how hostels work while you're staying in hostels, see best hostels lists and hostel photos and read hostel reviews. What are hostels, anyway? Read and know all.
British One Penny Coin
British Money - Pictures of British One Penny Coin
British Money - Pictures of British One Penny Coin
US Passport Application Status
Being able to check your US passport application status has never been so important -- without this crucial document, US citizens can no longer return to the US from Mexico, Canada Bermuda and most of the Caribbean by air in the wake of new travel rules imposed by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Learn how to check your US application passport status by phone or online.
Being able to check your US passport application status has never been so important -- without this crucial document, US citizens can no longer return to the US from Mexico, Canada Bermuda and most of the Caribbean by air in the wake of new travel rules imposed by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Learn how to check your US application passport status by phone or online.
Naked News
Ujena Bikini Jam Puerto Vallarta Marathon Photos - Naked News
Ujena Bikini Jam Puerto Vallarta Marathon Photos - Naked News
Flashpacker Travel Gadgets
We don't know what's up with US cell phones -- understanding why some world cell phones won't work in America is for the smart guys. We just know we can't have an iMate K-Jam Mini or any GSM phone with wifi, GPS and Skype. In the meantime, we do have the cool Eten Glofiish and music-ready Excalibur. Flashpackers need a GSM mobile phone to talk 'round the world -- look for tri-band (900/1800/1900) or quad-band (850/900/1800/1900).
We don't know what's up with US cell phones -- understanding why some world cell phones won't work in America is for the smart guys. We just know we can't have an iMate K-Jam Mini or any GSM phone with wifi, GPS and Skype. In the meantime, we do have the cool Eten Glofiish and music-ready Excalibur. Flashpackers need a GSM mobile phone to talk 'round the world -- look for tri-band (900/1800/1900) or quad-band (850/900/1800/1900).
Tulum Cabanas, Hotels, Hostels
Tulum cabanas and the best Tulum hotels for student travelers, and a cool hostel in Tulum, too. Two hours south of Cancun on the Mayan Riviera, Tulum offers beach camping and sand or concrete floor cabanas. Find Tulum cabanas, hostels, and budget hotels in Tulum (it's a town, not just a Mayan ruin).
Tulum cabanas and the best Tulum hotels for student travelers, and a cool hostel in Tulum, too. Two hours south of Cancun on the Mayan Riviera, Tulum offers beach camping and sand or concrete floor cabanas. Find Tulum cabanas, hostels, and budget hotels in Tulum (it's a town, not just a Mayan ruin).
Exchange Rate Defined
What is the definition of exchange rate? What is an exchange rate? What is the definition of exchange rate as it applies to travel? What is the current foreign exchange rate? How can I find the exchange rate when I travel? How much is my money worth with the exchange rate?
What is the definition of exchange rate? What is an exchange rate? What is the definition of exchange rate as it applies to travel? What is the current foreign exchange rate? How can I find the exchange rate when I travel? How much is my money worth with the exchange rate?
Half Off Amtrak Ticket
Amtrak is offering high school juniors and seniors a half off discounted train ticket for a parent or companion when the student travels by Amtrak train to tour prospective college campuses. Get the promotional code.
Amtrak is offering high school juniors and seniors a half off discounted train ticket for a parent or companion when the student travels by Amtrak train to tour prospective college campuses. Get the promotional code.
British Twenty Pence Coin
British Money -- Picture of Twenty Pence Coin
British Money -- Picture of Twenty Pence Coin
Nikki Beach Restaurant and Bar, Puerto Vallarta
Hotels in Puerto Vallarta - Pictured: Nikki Beach Bar and Westin Hotel Beach in Puerto Vallarta.
Hotels in Puerto Vallarta - Pictured: Nikki Beach Bar and Westin Hotel Beach in Puerto Vallarta.
Travel Gift Ideas Guide
Got a student traveler or backpacker on your gift list? You need some travel gift ideas.Check out these ideas that may spark your own imagination, or can lead you straight to non-biased personal reviews and price comparisons for this year's best student travel or backpacker (or flashpacker) travel gifts.
Got a student traveler or backpacker on your gift list? You need some travel gift ideas.Check out these ideas that may spark your own imagination, or can lead you straight to non-biased personal reviews and price comparisons for this year's best student travel or backpacker (or flashpacker) travel gifts.
US Best Beaches 2009
So what are the best beaches in the US in 2009? Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, renowned author and professor of environmental studies at Florida International University (FIU) as well as director of FIU's Laboratory for Coastal Research, dishes out the gritty goods on the US's best beaches and rewards the country's sweetest sand with a coveted spot on his annual top ten list. Mixin' up the medicine on 2009's list are:
So what are the best beaches in the US in 2009? Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, renowned author and professor of environmental studies at Florida International University (FIU) as well as director of FIU's Laboratory for Coastal Research, dishes out the gritty goods on the US's best beaches and rewards the country's sweetest sand with a coveted spot on his annual top ten list. Mixin' up the medicine on 2009's list are:
Exchange Student Programs
Exchange student programs: Want to be an exchange student? Find a list of and links to exchange student programs here.
Exchange student programs: Want to be an exchange student? Find a list of and links to exchange student programs here.
Buying a Backpack
Backpacking expert and backpack-europe.com webmaster Ian Pasek gives expert advice on buying and packing a backpack: tips on backpack size, comfort and durability and travel packing advice.
Backpacking expert and backpack-europe.com webmaster Ian Pasek gives expert advice on buying and packing a backpack: tips on backpack size, comfort and durability and travel packing advice.
Pere Lachaise Paris Cemetery Pictures - EF Europe Tour 2006
Pere Lachaise Paris Cemetery Pictures - EF Europe Tour 2006
Pere Lachaise Paris Cemetery Pictures - EF Europe Tour 2006
Pere Lachaise Tomb Statuary
Pere Lachaise Paris Cemetery Pictures - EF Europe Tour 2006
Pere Lachaise Paris Cemetery Pictures - EF Europe Tour 2006
Tulum Travel
The tiny town of Tulum, Mexico, is two hours south and light years from crazy Cancun. Tulum is a four hour haul north of the Belize border -- Xcalek is on the route but shhh -- no one knows about Xcalak yet. Learn about Tulum -- why you should go, where Tulum is, how to get there, where to stay, where to eat and more.
The tiny town of Tulum, Mexico, is two hours south and light years from crazy Cancun. Tulum is a four hour haul north of the Belize border -- Xcalek is on the route but shhh -- no one knows about Xcalak yet. Learn about Tulum -- why you should go, where Tulum is, how to get there, where to stay, where to eat and more.
Student Travel Documents
Travel Documents - what travel documents will I need for student travel? Learn which travel documents you may need for student travel -- passport, tourism and work visa, id, travel immunizations record and international driver's license. Let's look at all the travel document details.
Travel Documents - what travel documents will I need for student travel? Learn which travel documents you may need for student travel -- passport, tourism and work visa, id, travel immunizations record and international driver's license. Let's look at all the travel document details.
Bikini on the Beach at the Puerto Vallarta Malecon
Bikini beach Puerto Vallarta Malecon
Bikini beach Puerto Vallarta Malecon
Stay Connected
You can't use your cell phone overseas without paying huge roaming charges for overseas use. You need an unlocked GSM phone and a SIM card. What's a SIM card and a GSM phone? And where can you buy SIM cards and GSM phones? Find out.
You can't use your cell phone overseas without paying huge roaming charges for overseas use. You need an unlocked GSM phone and a SIM card. What's a SIM card and a GSM phone? And where can you buy SIM cards and GSM phones? Find out.
ISIC Cards
An ISIC card is a great boon for student travelers looking for airfare and shopping discounts. ISIC cards will also provide sickness and accident insurance for student travelers, low cost phone calls and more. These instructions show you how to buy an ISIC card.
An ISIC card is a great boon for student travelers looking for airfare and shopping discounts. ISIC cards will also provide sickness and accident insurance for student travelers, low cost phone calls and more. These instructions show you how to buy an ISIC card.
Great Ocean Road
Check out the Great Ocean Road map: an Australian Great Ocean Road tour is generally considered to run from Torquay (east) to Warrnambool (west) or Port Fairy. If you're taking a tour bus down the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne (east on the Great Ocean Road map above), you're likely to stop along the way at these should-sees (noted on the Great Ocean Road map)...
Check out the Great Ocean Road map: an Australian Great Ocean Road tour is generally considered to run from Torquay (east) to Warrnambool (west) or Port Fairy. If you're taking a tour bus down the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne (east on the Great Ocean Road map above), you're likely to stop along the way at these should-sees (noted on the Great Ocean Road map)...
Parasailing From the Beach
Puerto Vallarta Beaches - Pictured: Parasailing on the Beach Near the Puerto Vallarta Marina
Puerto Vallarta Beaches - Pictured: Parasailing on the Beach Near the Puerto Vallarta Marina
US Best Beaches 2008
US beach expert Dr. Beach delivers the gritty goods on the ten best US beaches to hit in 2008: Hawaii, Florida, North Carolina, New York, Massachusetts and California. The best US beaches are all beautiful and accessible.
US beach expert Dr. Beach delivers the gritty goods on the ten best US beaches to hit in 2008: Hawaii, Florida, North Carolina, New York, Massachusetts and California. The best US beaches are all beautiful and accessible.
Daytona Beach, Key West
Everything student travelers could want to know about spring break in Florida - spring break in Daytona Beach, Panama City and the Florida Keys are thoroughly covered, with links to primers on spring break 101.
Everything student travelers could want to know about spring break in Florida - spring break in Daytona Beach, Panama City and the Florida Keys are thoroughly covered, with links to primers on spring break 101.
Mexico Student Travel Budget
Mexico travel budget: how much money should you budget for Mexico travel? How much does Mexico travel cost as a student traveler? Mexico travel is not as cheap as you might think, but still a bargain for student travelers. See a bare-bones Mexico student travel budget.
Mexico travel budget: how much money should you budget for Mexico travel? How much does Mexico travel cost as a student traveler? Mexico travel is not as cheap as you might think, but still a bargain for student travelers. See a bare-bones Mexico student travel budget.
Student Advantage Card
The Student Advantage Card provides student travel, retail and entertainment discounts for an annual $20 membership fee. Read more...
The Student Advantage Card provides student travel, retail and entertainment discounts for an annual $20 membership fee. Read more...
Bikini Model Posing on the Malecon
Bikini Contest on the Malecon - Pictured: Bikini Model Posing on the Malecon
Bikini Contest on the Malecon - Pictured: Bikini Model Posing on the Malecon
College Volunteer Breaks
Got your break planned yet? If you're thinking you'd like to make a difference with your time, think about taking a break with an i-to-i volunteer vacation. US college students are increasingly seeking out short-term meaningful experiences by lending a helping hand, according to i-to-i volunteer vaction reports.
Got your break planned yet? If you're thinking you'd like to make a difference with your time, think about taking a break with an i-to-i volunteer vacation. US college students are increasingly seeking out short-term meaningful experiences by lending a helping hand, according to i-to-i volunteer vaction reports.
Birkenstock Shoes
Birkenstock shoes and sandals are walker's favorites the world over. Ask student travelers what they won't give up, and Birkenstock wearers will list their shoes before backpacks. (Promotional code.) Well known and worn Birkenstocks are a renewable resource, too: resole, re-footbed, re-use. Try 'em for a trip and you'll be a well-heeled traveler indeed.
Birkenstock shoes and sandals are walker's favorites the world over. Ask student travelers what they won't give up, and Birkenstock wearers will list their shoes before backpacks. (Promotional code.) Well known and worn Birkenstocks are a renewable resource, too: resole, re-footbed, re-use. Try 'em for a trip and you'll be a well-heeled traveler indeed.
Rock Werchter
Old school gems like Metallica and Social Distortion join newer names like White Lies, The Prodigy and Metro Station as some of the acts headlining Belgium's 2009 Rock Werchter, a four-day music festival July 2-5. Get the details and buy tickets for Rock Werchter, a great summer concert in Europe.
Old school gems like Metallica and Social Distortion join newer names like White Lies, The Prodigy and Metro Station as some of the acts headlining Belgium's 2009 Rock Werchter, a four-day music festival July 2-5. Get the details and buy tickets for Rock Werchter, a great summer concert in Europe.
British Coins and US Penny
British Money - Picture of all British Coins and US Penny
British Money - Picture of all British Coins and US Penny
Auto Trip Prep
Get your car ready for a road trip with expert auto mechanic tips. Time to hit the road - no time to worry about breakdowns!
Get your car ready for a road trip with expert auto mechanic tips. Time to hit the road - no time to worry about breakdowns!
Hiking Boots
The right pair of hiking boots or shoes is crucial - comfort, fit, durability make the difference between a good hiking boot and sore, aching feet. Get hiking boot reviews and prices.
The right pair of hiking boots or shoes is crucial - comfort, fit, durability make the difference between a good hiking boot and sore, aching feet. Get hiking boot reviews and prices.
Free Things to Do in London
Top Free Things to do in London - Student Travel -- check out the top 5 free things to do in London for budget travelers. This list of top free things to do is geared toward students -- music, hanging out and the museums you'll like in London.
Top Free Things to do in London - Student Travel -- check out the top 5 free things to do in London for budget travelers. This list of top free things to do is geared toward students -- music, hanging out and the museums you'll like in London.
Models on Stage at Senor Frogs
Senor Frogs, Puerto Vallarta - a photo gallery from Senor Frogs during Ujena's Bikini Jam in Puerto Vallarta over Labor Day. This may be the spring break bar of summer -- gorgeous girls and women dancing, plentiful drinks, and a great beach town.
Senor Frogs, Puerto Vallarta - a photo gallery from Senor Frogs during Ujena's Bikini Jam in Puerto Vallarta over Labor Day. This may be the spring break bar of summer -- gorgeous girls and women dancing, plentiful drinks, and a great beach town.
Hairdresser at Work During Bikini Contest, Malecon, Puerto Vallarta
Bikini Contest on the Malecon - Pictured: Hairdresser at Work
Bikini Contest on the Malecon - Pictured: Hairdresser at Work
NH Krystal Hotel in Puerto Vallarta
Hotels in Puerto Vallarta - Pictured - Pool at NH Krystal Hotel Puerto Vallarta. The Puerto vallarta Hotel Krystal is a good all-inclusive spring break hotel in Puerto Vallarta, and hosted the Ujena Bikini Jam in 2006, including a crazy costume party at the hotel's Bogarts restaurant.
Hotels in Puerto Vallarta - Pictured - Pool at NH Krystal Hotel Puerto Vallarta. The Puerto vallarta Hotel Krystal is a good all-inclusive spring break hotel in Puerto Vallarta, and hosted the Ujena Bikini Jam in 2006, including a crazy costume party at the hotel's Bogarts restaurant.
WIndow or Aisle?
You've bought your airline ticket - next question: just where is your airplane seat? And why should you find out? When you make an airline reservation, a seat is assigned to you; you'll often have the option to choose your seat. Let's walk through airplane seat choices step by step.
You've bought your airline ticket - next question: just where is your airplane seat? And why should you find out? When you make an airline reservation, a seat is assigned to you; you'll often have the option to choose your seat. Let's walk through airplane seat choices step by step.
Before Student Travel
Before you travel, do some student travel planning -- life on the road will be easier if you know what you need and at least a little about where you're going, what you're doing, how you'll get there and where you can stay. Read a complete student travel planning roundup -- this is Student Travel 101.
Before you travel, do some student travel planning -- life on the road will be easier if you know what you need and at least a little about where you're going, what you're doing, how you'll get there and where you can stay. Read a complete student travel planning roundup -- this is Student Travel 101.
Best Travel Gift Lists
Best student travel gift guide - a guide to the best travel gifts guides 2008. Check out user reviews and compare prices while you get ideas for the student traveler on your holiday gift list: Best Men's Travel Gear - Great Guys' Student Travel Gift Ideas, Best Women's Travel Gear - Great Women's Student Travel Gift Ideas, Guide to Student Travel Gifts Under $25, Student Travel Stocking Stuffers - Guide to Small Gifts and Premium Student Travel Gift Guide - Travel Gifts Over $100.
Best student travel gift guide - a guide to the best travel gifts guides 2008. Check out user reviews and compare prices while you get ideas for the student traveler on your holiday gift list: Best Men's Travel Gear - Great Guys' Student Travel Gift Ideas, Best Women's Travel Gear - Great Women's Student Travel Gift Ideas, Guide to Student Travel Gifts Under $25, Student Travel Stocking Stuffers - Guide to Small Gifts and Premium Student Travel Gift Guide - Travel Gifts Over $100.
Gas Mileage Calculator - Figure Out Your Miles Per Gallon - MPG - and How Much Gas Prices Will Cost You With a Gas Mileage Calculator
Use this gas mileage calculator to figure out your miles per gallon -- MPG -- and how much gas prices will really cost you on a road trip. Just what kind of dent will those pesky gas prices make on your fun? Use the gas mileage calculator and gas prices to figure out how much it will cost before you go --- and find the cheapest gas prices, too.
Use this gas mileage calculator to figure out your miles per gallon -- MPG -- and how much gas prices will really cost you on a road trip. Just what kind of dent will those pesky gas prices make on your fun? Use the gas mileage calculator and gas prices to figure out how much it will cost before you go --- and find the cheapest gas prices, too.
Hostel FAQ
Hostel FAQ: A hostel is the way to stay on student travel and backpacking adventures. Let's get the answers to the top ten frequently asked hostel questions in a hostel FAQ.
Hostel FAQ: A hostel is the way to stay on student travel and backpacking adventures. Let's get the answers to the top ten frequently asked hostel questions in a hostel FAQ.
Getting Ready for Air Travel
Air travel has gotten more challenging, and preparing for air travel is key. Getting ready for air travel will make the experience more pleasant - be ready for air travel by having the right travel documents like an itinerary and eticket, choosing an airplane seat assignment, packing for airport security, and avoiding lost luggage.
Air travel has gotten more challenging, and preparing for air travel is key. Getting ready for air travel will make the experience more pleasant - be ready for air travel by having the right travel documents like an itinerary and eticket, choosing an airplane seat assignment, packing for airport security, and avoiding lost luggage.
Travel Discount Cards
Several youth and student travel discount cards for youth and student travelers exist, generally for travelers under 26 (sometimes under 22) years old. Some youth and student travel discount cards offer hostel discounts or specific travel discounts; some offer travel plus entertainment or goods discounts. Check out several youth and student travel discount cards here.
Several youth and student travel discount cards for youth and student travelers exist, generally for travelers under 26 (sometimes under 22) years old. Some youth and student travel discount cards offer hostel discounts or specific travel discounts; some offer travel plus entertainment or goods discounts. Check out several youth and student travel discount cards here.
Spring Break in Mexico
Spring break in Mexico will continue to rule the spring break roost for years to come -- though Florida's fun and Europe's on the upswing in spring break hot spots, spring break in Mexico just cannot be beat. So -- where to go, what to do, and who's going to be there for spring break in Mexico in 2009? And is spring break in Mexico safe? (We think so.) Let's get all the answers:
Spring break in Mexico will continue to rule the spring break roost for years to come -- though Florida's fun and Europe's on the upswing in spring break hot spots, spring break in Mexico just cannot be beat. So -- where to go, what to do, and who's going to be there for spring break in Mexico in 2009? And is spring break in Mexico safe? (We think so.) Let's get all the answers:
British Pound
British Pound - Picture of British Pound
British Pound - Picture of British Pound
Looking Toward Puerto Vallarta Near Mismaloya
Puerto Vallarta Beaches - Pictured: Looking Toward Puerto Vallarta Near Mismaloya
Puerto Vallarta Beaches - Pictured: Looking Toward Puerto Vallarta Near Mismaloya
Dancing Girl
Senor Frogs, Puerto Vallarta - you could meet a beautiful girl dancing at Senor Frog's, spring break bar of summer in Puerto Vallarta when it's Ujena Bikini Jam week.
Senor Frogs, Puerto Vallarta - you could meet a beautiful girl dancing at Senor Frog's, spring break bar of summer in Puerto Vallarta when it's Ujena Bikini Jam week.
Morning shadows in the City of Light
Pere Lachaise Paris Cemetery Pictures - EF Europe Tour 2006
Pere Lachaise Paris Cemetery Pictures - EF Europe Tour 2006
Travel Aggregators
Aggregators are multiple travel search engines in one place. Use aggregators, like Kayak or Booking Buddy, to compare travel prices for sites like Expedia, Orbitz, CheapSeats and more of the top search engines.
Aggregators are multiple travel search engines in one place. Use aggregators, like Kayak or Booking Buddy, to compare travel prices for sites like Expedia, Orbitz, CheapSeats and more of the top search engines.
Online Currency Converter
Best online currency converter; convert American dollars to every currency in the world. Use a currency converter in travel planning - convert dollars to Euros, pesos, francs, lira and more and vice versa.
Best online currency converter; convert American dollars to every currency in the world. Use a currency converter in travel planning - convert dollars to Euros, pesos, francs, lira and more and vice versa.
ETN Buses at Mexico Bus Station
Mexico Transportation Picture Gallery - Mexico Buses and Cabs, VW Vans, Collectivos Pictures
Mexico Transportation Picture Gallery - Mexico Buses and Cabs, VW Vans, Collectivos Pictures
Picadilly Circus Budget Hotels
Piccadilly Circus is central London's busiest spot, but budget Piccadilly Circus hotels are hard to find. Check out the Regent Palace Hotel (sweet) in Piccadilly Circus and the Piccadilly Backpacker's Hostel (not so much).
Piccadilly Circus is central London's busiest spot, but budget Piccadilly Circus hotels are hard to find. Check out the Regent Palace Hotel (sweet) in Piccadilly Circus and the Piccadilly Backpacker's Hostel (not so much).
Melbourne Lane - Graffiti and Coffee
Melbourne Lane and Street Graffiti
Melbourne Lane and Street Graffiti
Dancing Models on Stage
Senor Frogs, Puerto Vallarta - dancing models on stage at Senor Frogs, spring break bar of summer in Puerto Vallarta when it's Ujena Bikini Jam week.
Senor Frogs, Puerto Vallarta - dancing models on stage at Senor Frogs, spring break bar of summer in Puerto Vallarta when it's Ujena Bikini Jam week.
Amtrak ISIC Discount
Student travel via rail: get a train travel deal on almost any Amtrak train with your ISIC card. Check the Amtrak schedule and grab an Amtrak train travel deal - 15% off your student Amtrak ticket. See America with a train travel vacation and an ISIC card!
Student travel via rail: get a train travel deal on almost any Amtrak train with your ISIC card. Check the Amtrak schedule and grab an Amtrak train travel deal - 15% off your student Amtrak ticket. See America with a train travel vacation and an ISIC card!
Packable Straw Travel Hat
With the usual unerring knack for choosing the right stuff, Magellan's has picked a beauty with this packable women's "straw" travel hat. The price is decent, it's attractive and functional -- overall, the crushable, packable hat's a great travel accessory. Read the review.
With the usual unerring knack for choosing the right stuff, Magellan's has picked a beauty with this packable women's "straw" travel hat. The price is decent, it's attractive and functional -- overall, the crushable, packable hat's a great travel accessory. Read the review.