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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Oahu, Hawaii

Getting paid to live in Hawaii sounds like a distant dream, but for Caitlyn Swope, it’s the real deal. After hearing about how one of her sorority sisters worked as a counselor at the YMCA Camp Erdman, Caitlyn was hooked. An application, video interview and three recommendations later, she was on a plane to Oahu to be a photographer at this camp in Wailua for the summer. (The show Lost was filmed on these very campgrounds.) The paycheck for taking and editing photos of campers isn’t hefty, but room and board is free — in an air-conditioned hut on...

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Photo Diary: Dallas Farmers Market

Before I moved to Dallas, I did my homework. I researched and read different blogs on all the best things to do in Dallas, which yielded me a long bucket list that I refer to most weekends. It’s easy to move to a new place and get so sucked into the daily routine of life: get up, go to work, eat dinner, work out, go to bed, repeat. But not this summer. For these few months that I’ll be spending in Dallas, I want to soak up every last inch of this bustling city. One thing on my list...

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The Beginner’s Guide to Universal Studios

If you’re going to Orlando, there’s almost a guarantee that you’re headed to Universal Studios, Disney World or both. I’ve been to Disney World several times before and have a Disney guide for you, but I recently visited Universal Studios and have all the tips to share for your next trip there. Here’s my beginner’s guide to Universal Studios. Before You Go Check the weather, but there’s a good chance it will be toasty. It was so hot when my family went, so be sure to pack comfy clothes that are well-suited for warm weather. This isn’t the runway,...

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Photo Diary: Dallas Arboretum

I like to hit the ground running. I’m spending my summer in the deep south, in Texas that is, and although I won’t be traveling across the globe this summer, I’m looking forward to digging in deep and exploring Texas. Today I’m sharing a photo diary from the Dallas Arboretum, one of my first adventures of the summer. Other than the fact that it’s all over Pinterest, I also know two couples who got engaged at the Dallas Arboretum. My mom and I made the drive and explored the many plants that this botanical garden has to offer. For...

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17 Things to Do in Moscow, Russia

Be friendly because you never know who you might meet. This January I was on a study abroad tour through four different countries, and it was in Belgium that I met Sasha Regida. She joined some of our sessions and introduced herself. She was Russian, currently lives in Arkansas and wants to write a book. And her English is superb! This piqued my interest, and as we toured cold, rainy Brussels, I formed a friendship with Sasha, which we’ve maintained over Instagram. And we even had a mutual friend. It’s a small world we live in. I’ve never been...

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How to Spend a Weekend in NYC

If you have the chance to travel, take it. Even if it’s a short opportunity. Even if it’s somewhere you’d never planned on visiting. Just do it. I recently went on a business trip with my dad to New York City, and we squeezed in a boatload of activity in our two days in The Big Apple. Here’s how to spend a weekend in NYC: Thursday afternoon After landing in LaGuardia and battling traffic (and the stupid amount of construction at the airport), we checked into our hotel off Times Square and then Ubered to Chelsea Market. Chelsea Market...

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How to Spend a Weekend in Morocco

Let’s just say that Epcot’s Morocco has nothing on the real thing, and Mackenzie Nelson will tell you that from firsthand experience in Tangier, Chefchaouen and Tetuan. She’s currently studying abroad in Cannes, France, and found an international student excursion group called We Love Spain that was organizing a trip to Morocco. With its reasonable price and a desire to take advantage of relatively cheaper travel in Europe versus the U.S., Mackenzie was sold. Here’s how to spend a weekend in Morocco: The group’s journey began in Seville, Spain, and headed over to Gibraltar by bus. After taking a...

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Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Italy

A summer in Milan spent studying fashion design, image and styling isn’t swinging for the fences; it was a reality for Kaitlin Sheppard. Most days of the week were spent in class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but her weekends took her to Lake Como, Cinque Terra, Rome, Florence and Belluno. I asked Kait her pro tips on how to travel Italy, and she dished all the deets: Q: How did you save money? A: Money was a bit of a challenge. I had been saving up for quite some time, but I still had a limited amount...

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15 Things to Do in Rome

I’d been to Rome once but wasn’t wild about it. I preferred Florence and small town Assisi, but my second time to Rome redeemed it once and for all. The first time I went, apparently I was too tired and overheated, but this January, I returned and absolutely loved it! If you’re headed to Rome, here’s 15 things you must tick off your to-do list: Trevi Fountain It’s a classic, but it’s still so stunning. Our group stopped by the Trevi Fountain at least four times, and the architecture truly is breathtaking. It’s smushed in the middle of a...

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