Friends at a beach in Portugal

5 Ways To Make Friends While Traveling Solo

ByJewels Rhode

What I love most about my travel experiences are the friendships I developed and the interactions I have with people. Sometimes my friends laugh at me because I tend to make buddies in the most random places. But fear not, you do not need to be a social butterfly to meet people. Whether you are traveling solo or just interested in making friends while you travel abroad, here are 5 of my most prized tips that I guarantee will lead you to making a new friend or two.

Pena Palace

Day Trips from Lisbon: 12 Must-see Classics and Hidden Gems

ByJewels Rhode

This past June, my friend Fi and I spent a week exploring the picturesque country, Portugal. Lively cities, medieval castles, pristine beaches, and delectable food– Portugal has a lot to offer. We were based in Lisbon, but ventured out to explore a few surrounding areas. Here are 4 day trips to take from Lisbon:

Bund 26 boardwalk

First-Timer’s Guide to China

ByAva Rowland

Being a school social worker is AMAZING; however, you’re forced to only travel when school is not in session. That means traveling when prices are the highest and families are also traveling with their children. Therefore I was beyond excited for the opportunity to help chaperone a trip for 16 high school art students to visit their sister art school in Shanghai, China! We also visited Beijing and Suzhou! Here’s a first-timer guide to China including an overview of essential items to pack, important cultural norms to consider, and must-do activities in each city: