Amherst College class of 2016. Manhattan Beach, CA native. Traveling as far as a college student's budget will take me.
Granada: Restaurant Recommendations in Granada?
Hi Elodie, You will love Granada! There are lots of great restaurants, but I would suggest taking advantage of tapas-style dining in Granada. It's one of the only cities in Spain where tapas are free with any drink. Sometimes the tapas are so big that one or two can... See More
United States: 1 week in New England. Best time to visit? How to get around?
Hi Connie! Sounds like a fun trip and I love your quest to visit all 50 states! While summer in New England is beautiful, I would definitely suggest doing your road trip in the fall. The changing leaves are incredible, seriously one of the most beautiful things I've... See More
San Francisco: Best way to spend a month in San Francisco
Hi Alex, I lived in SF for a month last summer! That amount of time was perfect for experiencing the city like a local. I stayed in my friend's apartment in NoPa (north of the panhandle), which was a great central location. Bus system is super... See More
Montreal: College students visiting Montreal
I go to college in Massachusetts and my friends and I have always wanted to drive up to Montreal on our fall break (October 11-14). Where can we stay that is central to Montreal and nice but affordable? Don't want to stay in a hostel, but can't stay in a 5 star... See More
Los Angeles: Best neighborhoods in central LA?
Hi Kristen! I think some great neighborhoods based on what you're looking for are Venice Beach Santa Monica Manhattan Beach or Hermosa Beach Venice Beach, especially... See More
Granada: Best city to study abroad in Spain?
I will be studying abroad in Spain next spring- the problem is I haven't decided where! I know that I'm not going to Madrid or Barcelona (too many American students!) although I will certainly take weekend trips to those cities. Right now I'm choosing between... See More
Mexico: Clear, warm water beach vacation in June? No cloudy days.
Hi Cori, Overcast days while on vacation are such a bummer! Tropical vacations are always risky in that regard. I think San Jose del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas would be great options if you want zero chance of overcast days. It's... See More
Los Angeles: Nice LA beach for swimming in July
I second Manhattan Beach. In July the weather will be perfect and the water will be pretty warm! Hermosa Beach is a good bet too. If you're in Hermosa, you can grab sandwiches from The Green Store which... See More
Los Angeles: Cool things to do for 6 days in LA with 3 teens
Hi Mario, sounds like a fun trip! In terms of shopping, Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica has everything under the sun, and Abbot Kinney has some funkier boutiques that are fun to check out. After your day of shopping... See More
Hawaii: Tell me your favorite secluded beach in the islands?
On Kauai, your best bet is to find a beach on the north shore of the island. Moloa‘a Beach is beautiful and it's rarely crowded. You will have to park and walk a couple blocks to get to it. The Kalalau Trail along the... See More