The Globetrotting Adventures of a Notorious Penny Pincher
2/9/2008 Anticipation is a curse. It’s like watching the hands of a clock slowly and methodically work their way to the magic hour. Although I know the moment I’m waiting for will come its the lack of control I have over time that tortures me. A clock is devoid of emotion and is impervious to…
Although it’s true that all good things must come to an end, better to go out with a bang than a whimper. While it may seem like traveling through much of Italy and Austria is enough of an adventure in itself, the fact remains that with a little more time and some clever budgeting tactics,…
Although it may seem sacrilegious to say this but it is possible to eventually get tired of the ethereal beauty of the Tuscany region of Italy. After all one can only enjoy the sight of the soft rolling lush green hills brimming with vineyards of Tuscany before finally realizing that it’s all just tantalizing fantasy,…
Now that it has been established that it is in fact affordable to travel through Europe on a student budget it’s time to kick the penny pinching creativity to a whole new level by leaving the comforts of Rome for a more scenic tour of Italy. While Rome may be a great place to fly…
There are three eternal lies told to every University of Utah student, first that earning a degree will actually gain you employment, secondly that a U parking pass will actually allow you to find a parking space, and finally that it’s impossible to spend a month in Europe on student’s budget. While sadly the first…
For many students the idea of a vacation in an exotic beach paradise sounds like a wonderful dream that would be impossible to afford on a starving student budget. However with a little planning and flexibility finding that perfect beach to go along with your favorite beverage can go from a dream to a reality….
While some would call December the most wonderful time of the year I would argue it is in fact the most terrible time of the year. It’s a horrible, nasty, seasonal change where the days get shorter and the sun is veiled behind a nearly impenetrable layer of smog, and of course it’s cold, so…