Monthly Archives: June 2009

13 Historical Sites Guaranteed Protection

Over the past week, 13 travel destinations have been added to the World Heritage List. As a student or traveler interested in going abroad, these nominations affect us. Each nomination enables a culturally or historically significant place to receive much needed international support for its preservation. The World Heritage Committee is currently meeting to nominate [...]

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Protecting Your Favorite Travel Destinations

What do the Temples in Agrigento, Sicily, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and Yosemite National Park in California all have in common? Any takers? They are all World Heritage sites. Odds are if you’ve traveled anywhere in the world or are planning a study abroad trip, you’ll visit at least one World Heritage site. What is [...]

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Relaxing Ways to Spoil Yourself Abroad

What entices you to travel or study abroad? Discovering new cultures, enjoying good cuisine, or conquering outdoor adventures? We at Gulliver recommend you do all of the above! On my recent trip to Loreto, Mexico, I went kayaking, braved cow’s head tacos, and drank some of the best tequila (ok, I guess I can do [...]

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The Real Flavor of Loreto, Mexico: Its Food!

I like to eat. I ate my way through Italy, France, Germany…and most of Europe. Here at Gulliver, we invite you to try new things. When studying abroad or traveling, there is no better way to learn a new culture than through its cuisine. Loreto, Mexico proved no exception. Yes we tried the burritos, chile [...]

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Loreto, Mexico – A Hidden Oasis

Going abroad? We at Gulliver recommend taking that road less traveled.  If you’re planning to study or take a trip to say, Mexico- which you should- skip the parties in Tijuana, the hustle and bustle of Mexico City, or spring break in Puerto Vallarta. After a significant hiatus from traveling overseas, my best friend invited [...]

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Woohoo! The House Approves the Simon Study Abroad Bill

This has been a long time coming.  Gulliver has blogged about the Simon Study Abroad Bill before and we were super excited when it was introduced earlier in the year.  Today, the US House of Representatives approved the Bill as part of the Foreign Relations Act and will soon make its way to the Senate.  [...]

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Day Trips Around Florence, Italy

Studying abroad in Florence? Lucky You! Honestly, there’s no real need to venture outside the city. If you do feel adventurous, however, you will find several beautiful towns an hour bus or train ride away. A few come to mind: Fiesole, Siena, and Lucca. Of course, you can also visit the tower of Pisa [...]

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