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September always seems to arrive out of nowhere: Suddenly the leaves are crackling beneath your feet, the air quickly cools around 5 or 6 in the evening and the charming tune of ice cream trucks is replaced by the roar of yellow buses. In celebration of all that is autumn, specifically back-to-school, findingDulcinea [...]
Looking for a rewarding trip or study abroad adventure this fall? Imagine protecting endangered species while interacting with some of the world’s most vibrant wildlife. Intrigued? Then South America, more specifically, Ecuador, is right up your alley. The Galapagos Islands. The Amazon. The Andes. The list goes on.
Galapagos Islands
Become close friends with sea lions. [...]
By Sarah Chamberlain
One day, about a month ago, I was sitting on the couch watching one of the many comedy quiz shows that flourish on British television. One of the questions asked about common British traits (an issue which is more contentious than you’d think, but that’s an academic treatise, not a blog entry), and [...]
Studying abroad or traveling through Europe this fall? Escape the crowds in France and mainland Italy and head south to Sicily. Blending Roman and Greek culture, Sicily is a jewel of the Mediterranean. Avoids the crowds and visit during the offseason. I went to Sicily during the winter and found it the warmest destination on [...]
Wrapping up your trip abroad? Not ready to hit the books? If you’ve got some money saved up, here are a few fun adventures to consider before diving back into the school year.
Climb Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Intimidated by Mount Everest? You’re not the only one. A better bet- climb Kilimanjaro! Take the less traveled Western Breach route, [...]