Travel to the UNITED KINGDOM United Kingdom It’s no coincidence that most international trips east of New York go through London. Throughout history, the United Kingdom was the starting point and epicenter for all things travel. In fact, today over 70 countries speak English based on the travels of English explorers. The United Kingdom remains a place travelers stay put for vacation, study abroad, and even work abroad. When you have a choice of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to choose from – and some of the best public transportation in the world to see all each have to offer – why not go? Sure, the pound still kills you on the exchange, but there are cheap hostels and cheaper food that balance your budget. Ryanair, the UK’s discount airline, hosts crazy deals from London’s Stansted, Gatwick and other local airports to many other European destinations like Florence, Ireland, and Croatia -- deals most recently were going for ten pounds. You can’t beat that kind of deal, even if you might end up flying out in the middle of the night. Make sure you take time to stick around before scoring a deal to one of the UK’s neighbors. London’s calling…. Highlights: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland – a lot of history and places to explore … try a kebab and chai … Manchester is the heart of England’s music culture … Sound Republic club in Leicester section of London … Edinburgh Festival in August … Caernarfon, Harlech ad Conway castles of Wales … Best time to visit: May to September What it costs: Student Airfare: $280 New York to London 7 nights in a hostel: $175 in London Can of Coke: $1.30 Exchange rate: $1 US = .50 Pound Study Abroad (London): International Studies Abroad (ISA) , Centers for Academic Programs Abroad (CAPA) , International Partnership Service Learning (IPSL), , American Institute Foreign Study (AIFS),American Intercontinental University (AIU), College Consortium International Studies (CCIS) , Academic Studies Abroad (ASA) Interstudy, University of Miami, Temple University , Suffolk University , Butler University , Center for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA), Academic Programs International (API), University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Teach Abroad: EF English First , Bridge TEFL, Cultural Embrace, Global Vision International , I –to- I , TEFL International Work Abroad: BUNAC , Alliance Abroad Group , Interexchange Adventure Travel: Contiki Holidays, GAP Adventures , Topdeck Tours