You've got a lot of stuff, you're tense, you're tired, you're waiting for a plane, and you have a 4 year old (or a 6 yr old or a 9 yr old - they're all restless at the airport).  Maybe you have one hour to relax before the first flight or, perhaps, you have 4 hours to enjoy on a layover.  Yes!  "relax" and "enjoy".

Flying somewhere this summer? Taking the kids? Flying with a family can be rough if you don't plan ahead - and prepare. Here are our Top Ten Travel Tips for Flying Families - you'll find that these can make your journey less challenging - and more enjoyable!

Did you know that every airplane has an identifying number on it? The tail number tells you where it is registered, and the identification of the plane itself. You can look these up online. Every country has their own numbers. Every airplane that flies - including private planes, experimentals, and ultralights - have a tail number.

Hey everyone, this is hopefully the first of a regular summary of all things study abroad. For the most part, it will be a round up of the more helpful and interesting posts on The Study Abroad Blog, however, I'll try to include or mention other great articles that may cover topics I don't. The goal is to help you quickly access info on all aspects of studying abroad including academics, travel tips, hostel reviews, emotional stress, culture shock, uncomfortable situations abroad, and everything in between.

Heading to Ireland - or FROM Ireland? Aer Lingus has a HUGE sale going on - with incredible deals on flights!

This is a story that I am sure most of you, as travelers can relate to in some way or another.

Here's a new way to find your lowest airfares - on Facebook! Last year, Facebook replaced google as the world's most used website. So, what can travelers expect to find on Facebook? Cheap airfare searches, FAST.

One of the latest tools to enhance your travel experience is Skyscanner. It is so slick!

Here's how:

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Floating Through Fall - Prior Lake, Minnesota

A hot air balloon floats through the early morning fall sunrise in Minnesota.  The most colorful time of the year comes and goes quickly, so you must catch it when you can.  My vantage point was from inside the balloon, which provided an aerial feast for the eyes.  It was worth the early morning wake up call for these colors!