Travel Journals, Travel Blogs and Travel Experiences of CIS Travelers

Adventure is Out There!

by: FaithSuh

created on: May 17, 2012 | California, United States

In less than ten hours, I will be in the air flying to Italy! I write this with mixed emotions. While I am ecstatic to spend the next five weeks in one of my favorite countries, I am also nervous about traveling alone. The vulnerability that comes with traveling alone, especially as a young woman, is a rather embittering disadvantage. Regardless, my parents have generously prepared me for my journey …
Who thought it would take so long for a month to go by?

by: ScottEmbley

created on: May 16, 2012 | Utah, United States

So it turns out that there is a lot that goes into planning being out of the country for 7 months. Every detail brings up others that need taking care of. Though this 'semester' in Costa Rica really will not feel like school at all, I still have assignments and such that I'll have to keep track of...mostly documenting my experience and making sure that I'm moving toward a worthwile …
Getting excited to leave!

by: rbell515

created on: May 15, 2012 | Massachusetts, United States

18 days and 12 hours until I'll be headed down to Costa Rica and I'm getting excited and nervous. I've been checking out other journals on-line to get an idea of what to expect but I am still pretty nervous about how things will be. I plan to update this journal several times a week once I get there to keep everyone back home updated. Check back in a few …
The City of Green

by: KathrynGiroux

created on: May 14, 2012 | Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona has a lot to boast about. From the city’s diverse, natural beauty being wedged between both mountain and Mediterranean Sea, to the notorious Art Nouveau architecture of Antonio Gaudi and revolutionary cooking of Ferran Adria, not to mention the robust catalan culture, lively night scene, and well-earned spot as one of the top international and economic centers of the world, Barcelona truly is a versatile city that is not …
Arrival!

by: LauraBassett

created on: May 10, 2012 | Sydney, Australia

So I arrived in Australia very early in the morning yesterday. Jet lag got the best of me by 3pm so I slept for a solid 15 hours! But yesterday morning I did get the chance to explore Surry Hills (my suburb) & find some of the essentials for my stay. Today I had orientation with Professional Pathways Australia & that was an immense help! I didn't know if I …
Rising Emotions

by: StaceyChalupka

created on: May 10, 2012 | Massachusetts, United States

Crazy feelings and thoughts occur more and more when getting closer to leaving. Looking up to my brother I know I need to suck it up because I will be fine, but doesn’t everyone get nervous doing something as big as traveling alone in foreign countries? So much has been happening the past year and new beginnings are now occurring, but am I ready? I’m at …
Traveling Again

by: hanstantgo

created on: May 09, 2012 | Ohio, United States

I'm a little premature on this travel journal, but I had a few thoughts I wanted to get out in the open and my college roommate is sick of hearing me talk about my travel plans. I'm going to San Jose, Costa Rica this summer for the 5 week course. This will earn me my Spanish major and I'm also looking forward to taking challenging courses abroad, something I haven't done …
Getting Closer...

by: VanessaLoney

created on: May 08, 2012 | Pennsylvania, United States

I am less than 2 days away from graduating, a week from leaving to Europe, and months from starting my new career and I have feelings of uncertainity. I came to college and conquered it; made lifelong friends, had unforgettable experiences, and landed an amazing job, so why do I feel unfulfilled? I initially wanted to go abroad because of Eat-Pray-Love when I was going through relationship problems, but just …
Welcome to America

by: AshleyFryling

created on: May 08, 2012 | Michigan, United States

I've now been back in the United States for over a week! How crazy is that?! My flight home was kind of crazy but it went fine, and the whole 24 hours of that was a whirlwind of me hugging everyone I've been missing and finally getting to sleep in my bed. I kind of thought I would wake up in my room and think "where am I?!" and proceed …
Twenty Day Countdown

by: ErinRapp

created on: May 07, 2012 | Massachusetts, United States

Twenty days left until we leave!!! I am so excited, I cannot wait to be 4,000 miles away! I spoke to a classmate the other day and she said that when she got back, it was really overwhelming for her to see her friends again. She said the transition back was harder than the culture shock when she got abroad. I'm worried about one friend in particular changing while I'm gone, …