48 hours in New York City
BY BRITTANY PREOCANIN Have you ever felt inclined to unexpectedly take a trip somewhere? After a very long conversation about how much we had been working, my cousin and I decided to take a mini vacation. It only took a few minutes before we had booked a trip to New York City for $600, with […]
Outdoor show travels to Toronto
BY ROSS ANDERSEN Travel enthusiasts and campers filled the International Centre over the weekend, exploring different opportunities for fresh-air fun at The Outdoor Adventure Show. More than 300 exhibitors displayed their gear at the show, offering the latest in camping technology. Innovative tents that doubled as hammocks were a major eye catcher. All eyes were […]
Helping international students cope at college
BY ROSS ANDERSEN The everyday routine a domestic student experiences, can be quite a challenge for international students. Moving to an unfamiliar country and adjusting to a different culture is something most Canadians have never endured. “The hardest part for me is letting go of my old life, and beginning a new one,” said Nikolina […]
Affordable adventures: dream vacation without breaking the bank
STORY BY JASMINE ANTHONY Relaxing on white beaches, trekking across vast mountain ranges, or seeing the ancient wonders – whatever strain of travel bug you’ve caught, there is one thing in common: the price tag. Unless you’re content to pitch a tent in the backyard or scoop up a Groupon for a night at a […]
Tourism and Travel students experience Norway
STORY BY STEF CASERTA PHOTOS BY JENNIFER RADIC Led by program coordinator Bob McElman and professor Roger Halfacre, 19 participants safely touched down at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Oct. 26 after a 10-day trip to Norway. Halfacre says there are lots of benefits for students who participated in the trip to Norway. “For some of them […]
You don’t need to be rich to travel
INFOGRAPHIC BY LINDA HERMIZ There are many ways to see the world without drilling a hole in your wallet.
Do you dream of travelling the world?
STORY BY LINDA HERMIZ Help Exchange helps students pursue adventure while saving money. The website, www.helpx.net, offers an online listing of places around the world, including backpacker hostels, B&Bs, ranches, home stays and even sailing boats, that offer free meals and accommodation in exchange for a few hours of work per day. Rob Prince, a […]
Tourism and Travel students receive specialist certificates
STORY BY STEF CASERTA PHOTOS BY TAYLOR SHAPPERT Representatives from the Spain Tourism Board came to Sheridan College on last week to present the students of the Tourism and Travel program with Spain Specialist Certificates. The Spain Specialist Program, which is a part of the course Selling Destinations Europe, was incorporated into the program about […]
Tourism and Travel students expand their horizons with trip to Cuba
STORY BY STEF CASERTA PHOTOS BY HIRA RAMZAN Sun, sand and knowledge – that’s what Sheridan’s Tourism and Travel students experienced over the mid-semester break. Seven students from the program and two professors departed for Varadero, Cuba on Sunday, Oct. 20 for an all-inclusive seven-night stay at the four-star Memories Varadero Beach Resort. Called a […]
