Worst-case scenario, Michael could have inhaled his own vomit and died.
A College Spring Break Story: The First Time My Friends Tried Edibles
Tag: Travel
10 Ways to Prep your Body for Swimsuit Season
We all want the perks of a healthy lifestyle.
Budapest Week One: First Impressions
I’ve had a bit of a lifestyle change since I last checked in here on the blog: I’ve arrived in Budapest, Hungary to study abroad for the semester! This past week has felt like a whirlwind, and I’m excited to share it all with you.
Upon arriving last Sunday (one week ago), I was jetlagged, exhausted, and overwhelmed. So many unknowns faced me, which was simultaneously exciting and stressful. Upon arriving at the airport, I met my lovely tandem partner (a student from Hungary who is here to help me along the way). I began unpacking in the dorm, met my roommates, and explored the city for a bit that night. My friends and I found a small pizza place only 3 minutes from my dorm selling huge slices of pizza priced at less than $1 each!! I have a feeling we’ll be visiting this place a lot…
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10 Great First-Date Ideas
-because Netflix and Chill gets boring as hell.
5 Tips for Spring Breakers on a Shoe-String Budget
Spring break is a great time to meet new people, see new places, and try things you’ve never done before. Here's how you can do it without breaking the bank.
Journey to Belize: Tikal Part 1
This post continues the retelling of my recent trip to Belize, participating in an archaeology field school and learning about jaguar conservation. More specifically, it details a brief side-trip to Guatemala. The rest of this series is located in the Travel category of this blog.
The North Acropolis at Tikal, viewed from on top of Temple II.
On the morning of June 16, 2017, I awoke in Flores with a start. My first night back in ‘civilization’ had not been restful, haunted by the knowledge that I must eventually return to Northern California. Fortunately, the day was about to improve dramatically. We were going to Tikal.
Tikal is one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Americas. Encompassing 57,600 hectares, Tikal is the largest excavated site in the New World (UNESCO, 2018; Ecotourism & Adventure Specialists, 2015). It was initially settled by the Maya in 800 or…
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Why you Should Vacation in Groups
Traveling in groups is our new favorite thing at College Mate!
10 Tips for the Best Vans Warped Tour Experience
College Mate goes to Vans Warped Tour 2017.
Congratulations to Ta’lor: April Winner of the College Mate Contest
Ta'lor did it again!
5 Tips for Hiking in the Vegas Desert
It’s not for the faint of heart.
In 5 Must-See Attractions in Vegas, we mentioned the trials we faced hiking Red Rock Canyon. In spite of this, we tackled Lone Mountain the very next day.
What did we learn on these two hiking trips? Let’s just say that hiking in the Vegas desert is not for novices. The risks include dehydration, lethal falls, twisted ankles, cacti, and rattlesnakes.
But once you do it, you’ll realize the risks are all worth it, if you stay safe. So how do you stay safe in the Vegas desert? Here are five tips to ensure you make it out alive.
1. Check the Trail Maps
View from Part Way Up Lone Mountain
We’ve gone hiking in Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Iowa, South Carolina, New York, and now Nevada. On all trails we’ve visited, the trails are clearly marked, and usually color coded. In Vegas, may the force be with you.
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