Looking to soak up the sun this summer? We at Gulliver recommend you pack the lotion, flip flops, and beach towel and head to the international shores. Here are a few great beach destinations to consider if you’re studying abroad or just traveling for fun.
Placencia, Belize
Hailed as one of the best beaches in Belize, Placencia [...]
Imagine exploring the site of the famous Trojan Wars in Western Turkey or seeing the oldest human settlement in Catalhoyuk. Here at Gulliver we encourage you to spice up your study abroad experience and take your travels to Turkey! Blending ancient ruins, exotic markets, and European and Asian cultures, Turkey is a can’t miss for [...]
By Sarah Chamberlain
Sometimes when I walk through Edinburgh, I feel like I’ve stepped into the pages of a storybook. The castle perched on the hill, the Gothic buildings in various shades of brown and tan, the massive rock that is Arthur’s Seat looming over everything, all come together to create a city almost surreal in [...]
Hit the open sea this summer! Whether it’s kayaking, yacht cruising, sailing, or wind surfing there’s no better way to spend a summer break than enjoying the water. Studying Abroad? Take a break from land-based activities for a few days. Here are some places that offer unforgettable experiences away from land.
Greece
It’s Greece, need we say [...]
By Sarah Chamberlain
I’m sure that when many people think of Scottish music, they think of a man in a funny plaid skirt squeezing something that looks like a large black turkey, and creating noises that in fact sound like that animal being slowly tortured to death. I will concede that bagpipes aren’t for everyone, but [...]
One of the best ways to understand a culture while traveling or studying abroad is to taste its daily cuisine. Pasta in Italy. Slow food in France. Catalan cuisine in Spain. Places like these elevate cooking and eating to an art form and practice it on a daily basis. What better way to take home [...]
Looking to study abroad but want to try somewhere different? How about Scandinavia? From glaciers and volcanoes, to snowmobiles and the arctic waters- there is something for everyone to enjoy. Visit any of the region’s five countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
These are a few ways to indulge in Nordic culture and history.
Alesund, Norway
Ever [...]
What better way to spend your summer than overseas!!!! Edinburgh, Scotland is a great place for exploring- whether it’s a trek to an extinct volcano, walking in the footsteps of kings and queens from Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile, or checking out lesser known towns. In Edinburgh, summertime also means festival season!
Edinburgh’s summer festival season [...]
Whether you’re living, studying, or just swinging through Switzerland, how do you capture the beauty of this amazing country? Yes, you can hike through the Alps, but there’s an easier- and for some- more relaxing choice. Whoever said the most beautiful way to see a country is by train…was right. Switzerland is no exception.
The GoldenPass: [...]