"Is that guy real or fake?" I asked my husband nervously on one of my first visits to Vegas. "He's real!" my husband said, laughing. He had been to Vegas many times before me, but this was my first time seeing a guy, painted head to toe in gold, including his clothes! I had seen street performers before, but this guy had gone all out in painting himself, his clothes, and his props. As I stared, a Continue Reading

So you're going to study abroad this year - summer, fall, or even spring semester. Hooray! Studying abroad is not only a great way to learn about new culture, but it's also a great way to learn a language, whether you're going for that or not.   Studying abroad is also a great way to totally decimate your budget. Between paying for the flight, your semester tuition, and a place to stay Continue Reading

This time of year in Phoenix, AZ is perfect: temperatures in the 60s and 70s, the patios are open, and hey, you can still even go swimming if you really want to. Phoenix is so nice this time of the year, the Arizona Office of Tourism has spent the last two years marketing Arizona in Chicago by placing giant sunglasses and flip-flops around the city.   From November to mid-March is the Continue Reading