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21 Things We Love About Italy

21 Things We Love About Italy

Check out what program Graduates have to say about the best things in Italy! Get inspired with these ideas to go see 'the Beautiful Place.' Trust us, Italia is simply amazing! Have you ever traveled somewhere that just changes your life completely? That was Italy for...

Rome Abroad vs. Au Pair World: Which Suits You Better?

Rome Abroad vs. Au Pair World: Which Suits You Better?

Not sure the best way to meet a host family? What works for some might not be the best for you. Check out this comparison of Au Pair World vs. Rome Abroad! First of all, of course this post will be a little biased since it's published by Rome Abroad. So take it with a...

💒 Dos and Don’ts for Places of Worship in Europe

💒 Dos and Don’ts for Places of Worship in Europe

We're sure you already knew the largest religion in Italy, Spain, and France is Christianity, specifically the Catholic Christianity. But do you know proper etiquette for entering and worshiping in a Catholic cathedral? In this post, we'll cover what you shouldn't...

12 of the Best Holidays in Italy

12 of the Best Holidays in Italy

You know what's the best? A vacation. You know what's even better than the best? Celebrating a local holiday while you're on vacation! Not only are you kind of feeding two birds with one scone, but you also get to experience an opportunity that most tourists don't...

Tipping in Europe: 12 Things You Might Not Know

Tipping in Europe: 12 Things You Might Not Know

So you're sitting at a restaurant in Europe and the check comes. Should you tip? If so, how much is appropriate? If you're in one of our programs in Italy, Spain, or France, chances are you might be traveling around Europe a lot. Which means you might have a lot of...

7 of Our Favorite Italian Words

7 of Our Favorite Italian Words

Before you go to Italy, there are some essential Italian words to know. Not only will you hear these words all the time, but when you use them locals will be super impressed. And you'll probably be understood more often, which is a huge plus. Here are 7 of our...

38 Ways to Stay Safe Abroad

38 Ways to Stay Safe Abroad

We get asked all the time, "Will I be safe?" Our answer is usually something along the lines of: "You'll be as safe as you are smart." Or: "You'll be as safe as you are at home." It's true. Living abroad can be very safe. Prepare yourself and you can avoid the...

Get Your FREE Guide to Cheap flights!

Tired of seeing overpriced flights? Lucky for you, we've created a guide with our tips and tricks for getting the best flight deals available. And we're giving it away for free. Say goodbye to the booking stress, hello to deal discovery! This guide will show you: How...

Matthew McConaughey’s Year Abroad Living ‘Down Under’

Matthew McConaughey’s Year Abroad Living ‘Down Under’

Photo: This image was originally posted to Flickr by All-Pro Reels at https://flickr.com/photos/10457902@N08/48647846048. It was reviewed on 17 December 2020 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-sa-2.0. Did you know that as a...

7 Typical Teaching Positions in China

7 Typical Teaching Positions in China

If you've read about our Teach in China program, you might be wondering what a typical teaching position looks like. Here are a few positions at three different institutions in China. If you're interested in any of these (or a position like them), just apply! As a...

🚇 Transportation Tips: 7 Ways to Get Around Europe

🚇 Transportation Tips: 7 Ways to Get Around Europe

Sometimes navigating a new city can be...a little daunting! And a lot confusing. But let's be real, once you get the hang of it, knowing how transportation works makes life so much easier! So let's talk about getting around in a whole new environment. Here are our...

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