Cristen En Route

24/04/2018

Girls here is something easy we can all do to help the environment we love. Recycling never looked so cute!

13/12/2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLifennMprc

Ghent is beautiful year round, but when the snow falls it is magic!

A snowy day in Ghent Belgium.

06/02/2017

http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2016/07/27/23-companies-that-will-help-you-travel-the-world-for-free-and-maybe-even-pay-you-to-do-it/

You say "I don't have money to travel." , I say "You just don't have the tools yet."

Companies are giving new meaning to the phrase “business trip.” If you’re willing to do a little work on vacation, you can get most — if not all — of your travel costs covered.

06/01/2017

http://www.cristenenroute.com/my-head-first-leap-into-tapif/

Americans, you have a little over a week to submit your application for the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). No TEFL required just a pinch of wanderlust, a love for France and the courage to just APPLY ALREADY (before January 15 to be exact).

TAPIF, or the Teaching Assistant Program in France is a cultural exchange program organized by the French Ministry of Education, Centre International D’Études Pedagogiques (CIEP), and the Cul…

03/01/2017

The hills of Emilia- Romagna are breathtaking. Here is a clip from outside of San Leo tonight at sunset. Goodnight and I hope you experienced at least one magical moment today wherever you are!

31/12/2016

http://www.laughtraveleat.com/travel-inspirations/24-quirky-and-unique-new-years-tradition-around-the-world/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=fb-ftb-311216-nye_tradition&utm_medium=referral

Happy new years everyone! We are used to watching the ball drop in the states, here are 24 other new years traditions to take a look at. Happy end to 2016 and I hope your 2017 is wanderlust filled!

A new year often signifies starting afresh and long celebrated before it becomes the huge event that it is today. Aside from the fireworks and partying, there are many New Year Traditions around the world that are interesting and unique with histories that stretch back further than the 21st century....

31/12/2016

http://www.champing.co.uk/

How have I not heard of this yet! Champing, or camping in churches is available in England. While slightly higher than normal budget lodging options you get to stay in a ancient church privately AND your money goes back to their restoration

Champing is the simple concept of camping in ancient churches took the world by storm in 2015 and we’re delighted to bring you this shiny new website dedicated to all things Champing™.

30/12/2016

http://www.cristenenroute.com/?p=2503 -2503

Living with a host family is an amazing experience. Thinking about hosting? Have you been a guest? Here is my take on how you can do your best to be your best when living with a host!

Whether you are studying abroad, an au pair, teaching assistant, or even renting an apartment while traveling, participating in a homestay program can be fabulous for everyone involved. The experie…

30/12/2016

http://mashable.com/2016/10/06/airport-wifi-map/

Travel is great but sometimes you just need some wifi! I'm obsessed with this map and can't wait to try out some of the codes to see how they work. I hope they don't change them!

The map we never knew we needed.

28/09/2016

http://www.cristenenroute.com/?p=2434

Traveling is easy, the hard part is changing your lifestyle so that you can afford to. However, like a lot of things, just because it is hard dose not mean that it is impossible.With a modest salar…

18/09/2016

Ghent is somewhere you intend to visit and end up wanting to stay

17/08/2016

I love it! I would have to add a few 'big-commitment' trails to the list but this is a great start!