Author Archives: Ariana Ostrow

About Ariana Ostrow

Ariana Ostrow began her career in travel writing in 2008 during hertime spent living abroad in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Editor of GoingAbroad.org.
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How to Make the Most of Study Abroad in Brilliant Beijing

A few years ago while attending the University of Hawaii at Hilo, I applied for a scholarship. This wasn’t just any scholarship, mind you. This was the scholarship that would immerse me in all things Mandarin, then send me, studying abroad, to…

Travel Smarter: 5 New and Cool Travel Apps

When you’re on the go, travel apps can save you both on time and money. These apps have changed the way we used to travel few years back. They can show you the best and the quickest way to navigate…

Get Merry and a Killer Tan: The Best Beach Bars in Thailand

Thailand is a country filled with amazing sceneries and exotic beaches. Thousands of tourists flock to its magnificent beaches for soft, white sands and crystal clear waters that offer the perfect conditions for swimming, relaxing and getting thoroughly smashed!

Speedy Japan: Japan’s Awesome High-Speed Rail Network

If you have been travelling overland for some time you will have no doubt noticed some of the incredible high-speed rail networks available across the world. From Asia to Europe, high-speed rail networks are taking over the way in which…

10 Fresh Phrases to Enhance Your Spanish Travels

“Your Spanish is so good, want to make out with me?” were the first words that really made me fall in love with Spain, all those months ago. Only, I didn’t really hear them at all. Actually I kind of…

The Ultimate in Overland Travel: The Camel Safari

If overland travel is your thing, I may have just bested every other overland form of transportation imaginable to find you the best form of overland travel known to man. We won’t keep you in suspense too long as, frankly,…