I looked around at the packed boat with study abroad students and then at my teammates - we were running a weekend trip to the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy. This was our job. And it was freaking awesome.
Winter WANDERland: 5 Magical Towns in Europe To Visit This Season
Why You Should Travel Young
While I've traveled for fun, worked a travel job, or traveled outside of my full-time desk job, I make sure to put aside time to see more of this world, because seeing more of this world is something I love to do.
I took the advice from countless others of older generations that tell us to travel while we're young.
Not everyone feels this way.
How To Get Out of a Travel Rut and Plan Your Next Trip
Maybe you studied abroad, spent time working abroad, or even just had a quick getaway. Maybe you haven't gone outside your home country and are itching to see what this travel talk is all about! Whatever it is, you want to travel ASAP but feel stuck about the whole actually making it happen thing.
How To Get Out of a Travel Rut and Plan Your Next Trip
Exploring CHINA (New Video!)
If you haven't considered China as a travel option, you're missing out on one of the most interesting, fast-paced countries in the world! My first time in Asia (and a non-western country) was definitely an experience I'll never forget. I traveled through Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai for two weeks while working abroad at an international leadership conference.
12 Tips For Visiting the United States For The First Time
By working for international conferences in Washington, DC and New York City, I've met a ton of high school students who were visiting the US, most for the first time.
"Ally, you didn't tell us they charge you more than what it says on the price tag!" they said. It took me a second to realize they were talking about sales tax. I'm just so used to it; I forgot it would be something the students may not know about.
Here are 12 tips for visiting the United States for the first time:
Must-Read Articles Before You Head to OKTOBERFEST!
I've written a lot about Oktoberfest in the past, as it was by far one of my favorite Europe experiences. If you're in Europe right now, you simply must head to Munich sometime this month. It really is an awesome experience!
A little preparation is necessary for Oktoberfest, though - what to wear? What is it like? Should I bring cash? (Yes, definitely.)
Here is a roundup of previous Oktoberfest articles that include history of the festival and helpful tips - basically everything I wish I knew before I went. Read these and you'll be pro once you hit the tents.