by Diana Chen | Sep 19, 2019 | Destinations, Popular, Travel
As one of the largest – and most expensive – cities in the world, Chicago is probably not the first city that comes to mind when planning a budget trip. However, if you know where to go and what to do, you can find lots of free activities in Chicago. From...
by Hope Chen | Jun 25, 2017 | Travel, Travel Tips
A cheap flight is often the deciding factor for whether you can take a trip. As a college student living on a budget, I have spent hours upon hours every week searching for different ways to find flights cheap enough to justify a spontaneous adventure. These tips and...
by Hope Chen | May 13, 2017 | Destinations, Travel, Travel Tips
The city of Oslo, Norway presented me with a tough question: can two girls take a budgeted weekend trip to one of the most expensive cities in Europe? I decided to take up the challenge since I am currently in Berlin on an internship until July. On her summer break,...
by Hope Chen | Feb 20, 2017 | Travel, Travel Tips
Travel is one of the most enriching and rewarding experiences for a student. It is oftentimes the best form of education as it equips the student with knowledge and experiences that are not taught in lecture halls and classrooms. It opens up students’ minds to...
by Hope Chen | Feb 14, 2017 | Destinations, Travel
This is perhaps one of our most highly requested posts yet. I had mentioned in an earlier post that I frequently traveled to New York City (NYC) from Boston with $20 USD or less, including all transportation, accommodation, and food. I received an influx of messages...
by Hope Chen | Jan 13, 2017 | Travel, Travel Tips
When people see how frequently I travel, their most common question is simply “How do you do it?” My answer to this is that it really comes down to how much you want it. Being a full-time student and being able to travel often do not have to be contradictory...
