Roop Gill

Roop Gill

After finishing her undergrad in Toronto, Roop Gill worked as journalist for a year. Giving into her wanderlust, she packed up her life in Canada and is currently doing a cross-continental MA through the Erasmus Programme that will take her from Denmark to Australia to England. She can’t understand how this happened, but she has managed to pick three of the most expensive places in the world to live as a student, but she is determined not to let that stand in her way of travelling.
A veteran expat's best advice—and some words of caution—for aspiring nomads.
Wednesday, 04 June 2014 00:00

Two Years of Studying Abroad

In her final blog post, Roop reminisces about the last two years of blogging from the field.
Friday, 11 April 2014 00:00

Surviving Exam Time Abroad

When studying abroad, it's tempting to ditch the actual studying and head outdoors to explore. Roop shares tips on how to stay locked in during exam season.
Wednesday, 26 March 2014 00:00

The "Wrong" Side of the Road

It took three left-hand traffic countries for Roop to get used to the "wrong side of the road."
Monday, 10 February 2014 00:00

Best Travel Apps for Exploring London

How to pass for a Londoner, even if you're a tourist.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013 00:00

Can You Travel Too Much?

After living and studying in four cities in 15 months, Roop is surprised to find herself experiencing travel burnout.
Sometimes, getting your parents on board can be the biggest hurdle of all.
Wednesday, 09 October 2013 00:00

What Makes a Great "Study Abroad" City?

Roop lists out the features of a student-friendly big city.
Friday, 30 August 2013 00:00

Rediscovering Solo Travel

Is travelling solo a dying art?
Saturday, 13 July 2013 00:00

What Not to Pack in Your Checked Bag

After Roop loses her checked bag, she makes a list of the contents she’ll miss the most.
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