Tagged: students

Southern Germany’s University Cities: A College Tour of 5 Historic Destinations

Germany has some of the best universities in the world—and some of the oldest. Heidelberg University, for instance, was founded in 1386. Relative whippersnapper Harvard University in…

Planning to Study Abroad? Follow These Tips to Get Your Student Visa

Undergrads who study abroad usually return home raving about the personal growth they achieved, the stunning cities they visited, and the tons of fun they had. What you rarely hear…

This Website Gets You Free Room and Board in Many Countries, Says Arthur Frommer

When I first learned that a granddaughter of mine was planning to spend three months in Japan earning her room and board through work performed as a volunteer, I was concerned and…

Service Vacations Can Be an Educational and Character-Building Experience for Teens and Tweens

Add “community service” to reading, writing and arithmetic. It’s one of the requirements that many high schoolers must fulfill in order to get their diploma. But even those young…

What’s the Best Vacation For Your “Stage of Life”? How Age Can—and Should—Affect Your Travel Plans

“Man is by nature a social animal”, wrote Aristotle. And though he wasn’t commenting on vacations, his observation certainly applies:  who one travels with can be as important to the…

Park of the Week: Yosemite's Greatest Hits

Yosemite is one of those places where leaving your car behind and using the shuttle bus service is a blessing. No worries and easy viewing for everyone, including the driver, who…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maui

Planning Your Trip to Maui The number one industry in Maui, tourism, has taken a few punches this year. First, the Molokai Ranch, which owns nearly a third of the island (and the…

10 Tempting Reasons to Visit New Zealand

It will be summer in New Zealand within a few weeks and there are plenty of reasons why now is the perfect time to travel way down under. Here are our top ten: 1. The Sheer Beauty…

Cruise U: Setting Your Mind Adrift with a Purpose

It's safe to assume St. Augustine, who said "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page," would have approved of The Scholar Ship (www.thescholarship.com).…

Planning Tips for Travelers with Allergies and Special Needs

Travel should be fun, but if impairments keep you from achieving that, you should try to make it as carefree as possible. Nobody can plan for an accident or sudden illness while…