Four more years. A Democrat Party club met at Ceilis pub on Granville to watch the U.S. election, and were happy with the result. When word came through that Barack Obama had won the election, members of the Vancouver chapter of Democrats Abroad could hardly contain themselves. "It was crazy in here...people applauding and crying wildly...I was … [Read more...]
iPhoneTrip SIM rental review: the best way to keep your smartphone connected while abroad
September 18, 2012 by
In the seemingly unending quest to remain connected while traveling abroad, we recently decided to try yet another option when departing the US for a lengthy amount of time: iPhoneTrip. In a way, it sounds like the perfect solution. A single rental SIM, mailed to your address anywhere in the world, that you don't even have to return when you're … [Read more...]
10/04/2011 – Study and Go Abroad Fair
September 30, 2011 by
Canada's largest International Education Fair!Meet with universities from all over the world and find out about undergrad and postgrad programs abroad. Visit our Travel Pavilion to start planning your gap year, career break or next vacation! Check out all the options; volunteering, work abroad, internships and adventure travel.Free admission and … [Read more...]
Buy a cheap cellphone or unlock an old one to save on phone calls abroad
August 17, 2011 by
If you travel abroad frequently, you know that a simple text or phone call can be pricey. Save on your next foreign trip by buying or unlocking a cheap cellphone with international compatibility. Once you arrive, buy a local SIM card on a pay-as-you-go plan and insert it into your phone for affordable telephone service. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
