During the first semester of my final year in college, I had the opportunity to travel abroad. It was one of the best decisions of my life and I learned a lot while I was away. I studied in the country of Cyprus, which is an island in the Mediterranean near Turkey and Greece. The county is full of Greek culture, beautiful beaches and sunshine. During my travel search, I found it very difficult to find cheap flights and airlines. Unfortunately, finding airline tickets was a task I had to do on my own. The plane was the only way to get to the country and I need to find a round trip flight that fits my budget. Finding cheap flights to a foreign country was extremely difficult for me, especially since I had never done it before. All I needed was a helping hand behind a user-friendly internet platform to guide me through the entire process. I was hoping for a service that could find me the best available flight and transportation. My hope is to create a travel service that arranges the cheapest airfare and provides all the necessary information about a customer’s travel plans.

When I visit other countries, or even states, I am sure that many have questions about the culture, points of interest, food, location or transportation, as I did when I was in Cyprus. An online travel agency could be an efficient way to get your questions answered without having to meet with an agent. For those with extra vacation days, this travel service can start your search with notifications about upcoming deals and set up a personalized trip. I believe that my travel service can benefit many people who seek to see the world.

After doing a series of blog posts about studying abroad, I went to take a second look at my previous post about studying abroad. Posting about travel has reminded me of some of the beautiful places I have been to other than Cyprus. I may have studied in Cyprus, but I have also traveled to Greece, Poland, England, Romania, Belgium and Austria. Greece, being the first trip out of Cyprus, was not what I expected the country to be. My friends and I stayed at an Airbnb in Athens. It was within walking distance of the Parthenon. Getting off the train, I could tell that the country’s economy was struggling as I read before entering the country. The drive to our accommodation was filled with interesting, yet welcoming, groups of people. Our room was beautiful. It incorporated a fantastic view of some of the most famous attractions in Athens.

On the second day we walked to the Parthenon and visited the Acropolis Museum, where I learned that the area was dedicated to worshiping the goddess Athena. The structures and figures were incredible to see. The rest of my trip was filled with traditional Greek dishes, music, dance, and architecture. After flipping through the countless photos I have from my studies abroad, I felt the need to at least prompt you to talk about my trip to Greece. I hope to build on my initial Study Abroad post and detail the ability to travel independently while studying abroad.