April 2, 2009
Vol. 136, Issue 40

Travel Guide

A supplementary publication of the Journal

Planes, trains and shoestrings

Travelling around the world may sound like an idyllic way to spend your summer, but even your fantasy trip can become a nightmare if you don’t take care of all the boring details first—obtaining a passport, getting immunized and, most importantly, finding out the easiest and cheapest ways to travel.

Backpacking and beyond

Backpacking, the art of living off only what one can carry, is a common experience for many university students, especially those hoping to occupy themselves with something other than a summer job.

Making ends meet around the world

After finishing her exchange year in Scotland, Caroline Cox, ArtSci ’09, was considering ways to stay in Europe for the summer when she ran into a common problem.

Travel wise to sleep safe

Whether you’re in Tallinn, Estonia, Accra or Ghana—the place you sleep at night can make or break your travelling experience, said John Burke, director of Odyssey Travel on Princess Street.

Camping on foreign grounds

Backpacking with a tent and a sleeping bag was something that raised a lot of eyebrows when I did it two summers ago.

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