Blog Posts
My Most Memorable Last Day
Hey Explorers! My name is Kaity, and I am happy you’re here! My study abroad trip definitely rocked my world in more ways than one. I went to Barcelona two years ago and had the time of my life. I was lucky enough to be there for a month. I experienced so many...
Sitges, Mallorca, and More!
Hey Explorers! Its Kaity, and I wanted to talk to y’all about travelling during your study abroad trip. I know it seems kind of odd since you’re already travelling for the trip. But some programs offer time off for students. My program, though short, gave us a long...
Stepping Into Study Abroad
Hey Explorers! My name is Kaity and I’m the creator of this site. It has always been a passion of mine to go and travel the world. As a kid, I only really went to the same few places on vacation. I am extremely thankful for the trips and memories I created with my...
Safety when Studying Abroad
Hey Explorers! It’s Kaity again and I’m still excited that you’re here! I was super lucky and was able to study abroad two years ago. Even though it was two full years, the memories are so vivid in my mind. The trip was life-changing for me. As cliché as it sounds,...
Traveling To Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos Providenciales I traveled to Turks and Caicos Providenciales with my friend and her family in the spring of 2018. We visited this island for a week and had so many fun experiences. Turks has so many fun activities for tourists that I’ll be going over...
Thoughts on Studying Abroad
Hello Explorers! My name is Kaity, and I am happy you’re here! Out of the four of us, I am the one who is going to talk the most about travelling abroad. It is one of my favorite things to talk about, admittedly. I truly am one of those people who was “changed” by...
Safety in Jamaica
When you’re on vacation, it can be hard to focus on safety when you’re having so much fun! However, it is crucial to keep your wits about you, no matter where you go. For example, you should be aware of common scams and exercise caution when dealing with street...
Cruise Deals
When I first went to Jamaica, it was one stop of many within the Caribbean via a Carnival Cruise. I went with my family and had a blast! We got to visit various islands and were able to do so many things. If you are looking for an affordable, fun cruise to go on...
Jamaican Excursions
Seven Mile Beach When you’re in Jamaica, you’ve got to hit up some beaches, and Seven Mile is one that must make it on your to-do list! If you decide to eat and/or drink at Margaritaville, you have access to their amenities on the beach! Below are some facts and...
Street Vendors of Jamaica
Street vendors in Jamaica are an integral part of the country's informal economy and cultural landscape! They play a significant role in providing a wide range of goods and services to both locals and tourists. While many vendors close to the tourist-y areas accept...
Flavors of Jamaica
Jamaican street food is one of my favorite cuisines, and is a vibrant and flavorful culinary experience that reflects the island's rich culture and history. Whenever I go to Jamaica, I know to pack extra cash for the street vendors who offer a variety of delicious...
Jamaican Excursions
Finding affordable things to do in Jamaica is easier than you think! Typically, if you are staying in a hotel or at a resort, there are plenty of on-site activities, or shuttles that take you to off-site ones. However, if you are staying outside of the hotel/resort...
Best places to stay in Jamaica
While Jamaica is one of the more popular countries in the Caribbean, meaning more expensive rates for places like hotels and resorts, there are actually more affordable lodging options than people may think! From casual guest houses to friendly hostels, Jamaica...
Tips for Turks
Clothing/Sunscreen Turks and Caicos is HOT! I don’t mean our typical U.S. summer heat. Because it’s so close to the equator, the sun really beats down on you and the humidity is typically high. I would bring mostly summer clothes. Lots of shorts, short sleeves...
Brazil Bucket List
Explorers, have you ever wanted to travel to Brazil but didn’t know where to start? You didn’t know which cities to go to, which cities were safe, or where the locals went to have fun. If you’re tired of only finding basic tourist traps, Empowering Explorers is...
Tips for Prague
Prague is a beautiful country in the Czech Republic. Everyone there is very kind to tourists and overall, you don’t need to prepare too much. Thankfully, many of the locals speak English, so there isn’t too much of a language barrier. Though, I will be going...
My Experience in Prague, Czech Republic
Explorers, I had a bit of an interesting experience with my travels to Prague. While I was there for some vacation, I was also there to work. In the summer of 2019, I traveled with my dance company known as Star City Ballet to compete in an international dance...
Turks and Caicos Providenciales
Explorers, I traveled to Turks and Caicos Providenciales with my friend and her family in the spring of 2018. We visited this island for a week and had so many fun experiences. Turks and Caicos has a substantial amount of fun activities for tourists that I’ll be going...
9 MUST TRY FOODS IN ITALY
Depending where you’re going too in Italy, there are specific foods you’ll want to look out for that are famous for good reason! I lived abroad for a semester and during my time living in Florence, Italy, I was fortunate enough to travel the country. What is travel...
6 Countries in 2 weeks
Maybe we should just go together? A stranger suggested this to me when we both mentioned solo traveling after the semester. This conversation would change the trajectory of both our lives. Eva, my good friend, and I met on our study abroad trip through our university,...