6 Tips for Traveling Abroad Solo
Scooter Pegram has visited 188 countries and counting, all alone. The IU Northwest professor shares his advice for a successful solo trip.
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Travel Like a Local: Berlin
Emily Lines, BA’10, has been living in Berlin since 2011. She shares her favorite Berlin haunts in this Q&A.
IU Alumni Walk in Ernie Pyle’s Footsteps
Bill Benner, BS’73, and his wife, Sherry (Parker) Benner, BS’74, planned to go on their first IU Travels trip two years ago, before the…
Picturesque U.S. with Joey Lax-Salinas
Professional photographer Joey Lax-Salinas, BA’03, has traveled to nearly all 50 states—and he has the photos to prove it. In this story, you’ll see…
500,000 Miles with Dorothy
Valerie Grubb, MBA’01, gets her love for travel honestly—her dad was a pilot. “I practically grew up in the air,” she says. Grubb’s mother,…
Tips for Traveling with Aging Parents
Valerie Grubb, MBA’01, gets her love for travel honestly—her dad was a pilot. “I practically grew up in the air,” she says. Grubb’s mother,…
The Traveler’s Guide to Eco-Friendly Tourism
While travel has many upsides—mental and physical benefits, opportunities for cultural immersion, and educational enrichment—it also has a significant impact on our planet. Tourism…
IU Food and Beverage Tour
Ever wondered if the city you’re visiting has an IU alumni-owned restaurant or bar? Alums from coast to coast—many of whom were inspired to…
9 Common Phrases for Traveling Abroad
A travel study conducted by Booking.com in 2018 found that 44 percent of travelers hesitate to plan a trip abroad due to the language…
Take Photos Like a Pro: 6 iPhone Hacks
Chris Ozer, MM’07, a jazz pianist turned professional photographer, didn’t grow his Instagram following to more than 500,000 with an expensive Nikon—he used the…
5 Tips for Your Next Long Flight
Traveling by air may be the quickest way to your dream destination, but it’s no secret that lengthy flights can result in aches, pains,…
Travel-Sized Yoga
While travel, in many cases, is seen as an opportunity to rest and recharge, it often has the opposite effect on the body—think long…