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We recently ran across this post on Melibee’s blog and thought everyone heading abroad soon should take a read. The full article can be found here. The main takeaway points that author Missy Gluckmann points out are: Read the credit card agreement Have a plan for when you will and won’t use the credit card Notify the credit card company…
Continue readingIn the past nine months, Hokies Abroad marketing intern Amanda Wilson has been on 30 individual flights, traveling for AUIP programs, family outings and graduate school interviews. Aside from gaining a better appreciation for carbon offsets, Amanda has learned how to pack a carry-on bag like a professional. Here are her tips for packing a carry-on bag that is as…
Continue readingAmanda Wilson, Hokies Abroad marketing intern, shares a creative way to capture your globe trotting fun: While I try to stay on top of my journal reflections while traveling, it is often difficult to document every interesting event and thought while simultaneously living the next exciting adventure. One of my favorite simple ways to record memories is through a photo…
Continue readingWe all know that waiting and inevitable delays are all part of the travelling experience but they don’t necessarily have to be a burden or an inconvenience. Shine published some tips on what to do at an airport when delays do occur and we’ve thrown in our favourite time-users (not wasters) too: 1) The most important thing is having a…
Continue readingHannah Strange, Florida Down Under marketing intern, writes about the necessary shoes to pack for study abroad: Like most girls, I have a bit of a thing for shoes. Ballet flats, flip-flops, high heels, sneakers…you name it, I have it. Put it this way: I just bought a THIRD shoe rack for my apartment. Of course having too many shoes…
Continue readingCredit cards are a mandatory item for any AUIP program. They are invaluable in emergencies, for cash advances (although there are usually high interest charges for cash advances) and you will often need them for checking into hotels and for buying things online (like a new airline ticket as you won’t want to leave the South Pacific!) Most major credit…
Continue readingWe’ve all been there, reached the check in desk after waiting in a queue for 30 minutes to find that our baggage is overweight and you are faced with paying additional charges or somehow repacking on the spot. Shine have put together some tips on how to avoid this moment and we’ve thrown in advice from the AUIP office too….
Continue readingIf you are getting ready to head overseas on an AUIP program, you may find the TripIt planning tool a handy way to organize all of your travel plans. Although AUIP will provide an itinerary for the duration of the program, TripIt will help you create a customized itinerary that could include your flight details, as well as any travel…
Continue readingReady for a weekend getaway? Need a hotel suggestion for a city you’ve never visited? Lucky you because the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Chioce 2011 top hotels list has been released. With categories broken down such as bargain, trendiest and best service, you can customize your search for your travel style. We aren’t familiar with many hotels on this year’s list, so…
Continue readingFor those who aren’t familiar with TripAdvisor, it is a website where you can browse millions of reviews and opinions of hotels, restaurants, and attractions, as well as adding your own.There is also an interactive forum where you can ask questions and get advice from other travellers. Now with the mobile application you can: Get directions using GPS for driving,…
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