The Xavier London Guide to Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a wonderful Scottish city and one of our favorite weekend trips. While the group activities will include a tour of Edinburgh Castle, a ghost tour, a literary pub tour, and -weather permitting- a hike up Arthur's Seat, you should also venture out on your own to explore the city. Here are some tips to get the most out of the weekend. Packing There is a chance of rain, so bring an umbrella or poncho. Edinburgh can get pretty cool at night, so you might want a sweat
Defeating Homesickness While Studying Abroad
Your London adventure is starting, so why don’t you feel excited? It’s natural to feel nervous and homesick before the trip and during your first few days, but we want you to have the smoothest adjustment possible. Here are some ways to make London feel more like home and to start making happy memories. Before the Trip While you are packing, think about what small reminders of home you can bring to make you more at ease at Queen Mary. What things were you happy to have had or
Traveling After a Terror Attack
From the Paris attacks to the Manchester bombing, it seems like European terror events are happening with more and more frequency. How could we willingly put ourselves in danger and take students with us? We do so because we agree with expert traveler Rick Steves’ idea that “There’s an important difference between fear and risk.” It is easy to be fearful when you hear about the latest terror attack non-stop for several days after its occurrence. Fear is a natural response whe
