Category Archives: External Posts

When you're planning a trip with young children, or even a group of high school students, you might be wary about containing all of that energy. Whether you're planning a family trip with six kids like the subject of this article or you're leading a student group, these tips may help you from going crazy.…

  All popular tourist cities started somewhere. These up and coming destinations are getting there, building up a reputation as a fun, inviting, and all-around excellent vacation destinations around the U.S. From New Jersey to unknown Hawaii beaches, check out this list and consider a trip to one of these fan-favorite cities. Source: Destinations on…

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="616"] Gettysburg iStockPhoto[/caption] As perhaps the most important, and one of the most deadly, wars in American history, the Civil War attracts a lot of attention. Whether you are a history buff, an interested student, or you enjoy learning new things, check out some of these great battlefield destinations. Source: Top Civil…

  The Guggenheim and Met are amazing but you already know about them. Have an adventure and go on the unknown side of NYC to visit the small museums that capture the essence of New York like the Transit Museum, J.P. Morgan's library, and the Fashion Institute's own collection of designer clothes. Source: 10 Best Small…

  Throughout the year, whenever Americans want an outdoor experience, they head to some of the most popular national parks like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon but what about state parks? State parks get very little advertisement but they deserve just as much attention as their sister parks. Here are five great choices across the…

  I'm a big fan of weird and wild attractions, especially buildings like these. People actually lived in these crazy looking houses that have turned into roadside attractions and tourist hot spots from the East to West Coast. See the Pickle Barrel House, this giant shoe, or even a gold pyramid in rural Illinois surrounded…

Eco-friendliness is more than just "cool," it's a healthy practice that promotes more beautiful cities. Travel and Leisure researched the most beautiful, sustainable, green cities across the country from New Orleans to Portland, Oregon to let you in on the "green" scene. Trade-in ditches filled with plastic bags and pollution for nature the way it…

From Myrtle Beach's exciting boardwalk to the tropical Pacific islands of Hawaii, the United States has several beaches for the ultimate summer experience. Having recently published our own blog on the best U.S. beaches (See here!), here's the Travel Channel's counterpart with stunning photography and narration.  

  It's no secret that we here at Adventure Student Travel believe that traveling helps you to become a better person. As Mark Twain once said: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." The article linked here is a concise representation of this idea and something we like to encourage. Check it out and…