This Free Inquiry Project allowed me to share and apply skills and knowledge I have learned from travelling. Discussing topics including Transportation While Abroad and Communication While Abroad allowed me to refine what knowledge I had and then expand my understanding through research. I like that I had the creative freedom to change some of […]

Travelling can feel like a distant memory once you return home. At times, remembering back to what you did can feel like a haze of memories that blur together. Technology gives us the power to create artifacts that serve as living memories of our travels. Most people have many photos from their trip, yet they […]

Any well travelled person will have one experience when they have no ideas where they are. Having the ability to get around safely is something every traveler should consider before they leave their home. As someone who uses Google maps to get around in a city I have lived in for seven years, I can’t […]

Most people don’t consider how technology will vary depending on where they travel. Local culture may not affect how you travel, but if you want an immersive experience you should consider learning about local culture and respectful use of technology in those spaces. Shifts in the use of technology create a ripple effect altering our […]

Booking travel is the most expensive and arguably the most time consuming event when planning your trip. If you aren’t looking to find deals then this likely won’t be nearly as hard or time consuming, and you can just use any travel site. If you are looking to travel on a tight budget you’ll have […]

The world is increasingly connected through technology. We are now able to communicate despite differences in languages and locations. We have devices we take with us everywhere that allow us to connect with our family across the world. We can translate languages in real using apps and devices which allow us to communicate with locals. […]

Travel itineraries are the structure of your trip that allow you to go from one place to the next. While travel itineraries aren’t absolutely necessary, they will save you a major headache when travelling abroad. There are so many options when you arrive to your destination so it’s good to know what activities you want […]

Growing up, my family didn’t travel much. When we did, our trips were mostly to places on Vancouver Island or the mainland. As I got older, I wanted to explore the world to experience different cultures, food, languages, and landscapes. I was fortunate to travel to several different places after graduating from my undergraduate degree. […]