The International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC; www.istc.org) was formed in 1949 to make travel around the world more affordable for students. Check out its website for comprehensive travel services information and details on how to get an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which qualifies students for substantial savings on rail passes, plane tickets, entrance fees, and more. It also provides students with basic health and life insurance and a 24-hour help line. The card is valid for a maximum of 18 months. You can apply for the card online or in person at STA Travel (tel. 800/781-4040 in North America; www.statravel.com), the biggest student travel agency in the world; check out the website to locate STA Travel offices worldwide. If you're no longer a student but are still under 26, you can get an International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) from the same agency, which entitles you to some discounts. Travel CUTS (tel. 800/592-2887; www.travelcuts.com) offers similar services for both Canadians and U.S. residents. Irish students may prefer to turn to USIT (tel. 01/602-1904; www.usit.ie), an Ireland-based specialist in student, youth, and independent travel.
Tuscany Travel Experiences
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We're camping at the center of Etruscan civilization
So here we are in Volterra, Italy, in the heart of Tuscany. We were very fortunate... Continue reading »
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The rollıng hılls of Tuscany
Tuscany was a hit. Not only for the obvıous reasons you`d immediately think of (great wine, great food, beautiful scenery) but beca... Continue reading »
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Day 7: San Gimignano & Monteriggioni & Siena & Pi...
The first city of our busy day, San Gimignano, is a picturesque little town with a lot of towers from the families in the... Continue reading »
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A Dose of (sur)Reality
The Italian region of Tuscany is a stop on many travel itineraries. It is home to the popular destinations of Pisa, Siena, and Flo... Continue reading »
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Olives and Brambles
Not only do we now know how to herd goats, but we can conquer olive trees! Our Italian WWOOF farm was located in Southern Tuscany near th... Continue reading »
