2015-2016

Breaking Bogotá: A Guide

Breaking Bogotá: A Guide

Bogotá’s great food and art scene won’t put a big dent in your pocket, but it will leave a lasting impression on your heart.  The city is perfect for those looking for a place packed with culture, cuisine, and cool people.  Here’s a couple of notes from our trip to Colombia’s city in the mountains!

Meet Our First Black & Abroad Student Ambassador: Qwantayvious Stiggers

Meet Our First Black & Abroad Student Ambassador: Qwantayvious Stiggers

Meet Qwantayvious Stiggers, our first Black & Abroad Student Ambassador! Check out his awesome experience spending a week in Mérida, Mexico with his Spanish class!

Giving Abroad: Project Favela in Rio De Janiero

Giving Abroad: Project Favela in Rio De Janiero

After exploring Rio for six days, this group of 14 great minds came together on the seventh day to link up with Project Favela, an NGO dedicated to changing lives through education, the arts, and mentoring. Check out the story of how the project came together and how you can help make a difference!

Where to Eat: Henry Deane in Sydney, Australia

Where to Eat: Henry Deane in Sydney, Australia

During our time in Sydney, Hotel Palisade invited us to check out its rooftop lounge, Henry Deane.  The two-level cocktail bar opened alongside the newly renovated hotel in November 2015 and has been a crowd-pleaser since its doors opened.  Check out our experience at one of the hottest spots in Sydney!

An Afternoon at Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney, Australia

An Afternoon at Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney, Australia

It should go without saying that “seeing kangaroos and koalas up close” is on most visitor’s to-do lists for a trip to Australia. Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney is the perfect place to make that happen.  Check out our experience.