The Cheapskate's Guide to Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium is an under-appreciated city in Europe. Centrally located, it has easy access via train to Paris, London, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, and several locations in Germany. And it is a relatively inexpensive city, where English is spoken by almost everyone. And yes, you can visit Antwerp on the cheap.

The Cheapskate's Guide to Paris

This is the second installment in a series of posts on visiting European countries and cities on the cheap. The first installment: the Cheapskate's Guide to Ireland.

Ah, Paris. The City of Lights, the City of Love. The world's number one tourist destination. But is it possible to visit Paris without breaking the bank? Absolutely.

Great Free City Tours in Europe

After taking more than 1,100 students abroad to Europe, I have had it with boring tours and stuffy tour guides. Especially the ones who stand in front of a map and talk for 45 minutes without showing us anything. However, in the past few years, I have discovered an organization that provides entertaining, funny, and, best of all, free tours of major European cities.

What Will Study Abroad Do For Me?

You are thinking of studying abroad to enhance your business education, but it is a tough decision, as a study abroad experience can be expensive. That is true, but consider study abroad as an investment in your education as it will change you in ways you may not anticipate and perhaps even make you more marketable in the job market.

The Cheapskate's Guide to Ireland

So you are in Paris or Munich or Amsterdam or Rome on your study abroad program and you want to travel to Ireland during or after your program. But your budget is limited. Fear not, fellow cheapskate: you can do Ireland on the cheap.

Study Abroad Tip: Pack Travel Underwear

Study abroad is a wonderful experience, but laundry on the road can be painful and expensive. Savvy study abroad travelers have learned several strategies to minimize trips to the laundromat.  Today's tip for avoiding laundry: bring three sets of travel underwear instead of regular underwear.

Going on a Study Abroad Trip? Pack Lightly!

So you have an upcoming study abroad trip. You will be spending five or six weeks in Europe, visiting ten countries, twenty-five cities, and learning all about European culture. But a pressing problem remains: what to pack?

Airline baggage policies are quite restrictive. With inexpensive tickets, you usually are limited to one, 50-pound suitcase, one carry-on piece of luggage, and one personal item. Will you have enough space? What should you take? And, more importantly, what will you bring back?

Dr. Newell Wright of the Center for Global Initiatives at North Dakota State University has taken over 1,100 students abroad since 1998, and has some suggestions for packing.