What were you grateful for this week?That the family was so accommodating to my vegan lifestyle and preparing most of not all vegan meals! What was the most challenging part of this week?Getting the routine down for [my host family’s son].Tell us about a "wow" moment...
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“You Cannot Always Choose Where You End Up, But Can Always Choose What You See”: E’s Week
What were you grateful for this week?ROME.What was the most challenging part of this week?Sleeping in an airport. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I made daisy chain crowns for them and took their pictures!Tell us about your week!Of the many hardships I...
N’s Weekend to the Lourve
What were you grateful for this week?Art!What was the most challenging part of this week?Not feeling guilty about having some alone time to decompress. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Cleaned the kitchen after dinner. Tell us about your week! This week...
R2’s First Week in Italy!
What were you grateful for this week?I was grateful that I made it to Milan safely and to and from Venice as well. I was grateful to have Melanie (the family's last au pair) overlap with me for a few days so she could show me around Milan and show me how the au pair...
Finally Home: A’s Bday Weekend
What were you grateful for this week?The Palace of Versailles. What was the most challenging part of this week?Long nights and early mornings. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week.One of the kids was having a bad day and didn’t want to do anything, so I set...
J’s First Week in Italia!
What were you grateful for this week?I am grateful for the family I have here! They are super welcoming and helpful. I enjoy being around them a lot!What was the most challenging part of this week?On my way home from Milan my phone died so I didn’t have access to...
❤️ G’s Friends & Family Visit Italia
What were you grateful for this week? My two best friends.What was the most challenging part of this week? Balancing work and play with my friends in town.Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week.This week I got [my host family’s son] to do his homework without...
Dante & B’s Weekend in Venice with the RA Squad
What were you grateful for this week?Friends! What was the most challenging part of this week?Gathering enough energy to keep me sane during long days. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I brought my host brother a vintage 101 Dalmatians book and so last...
S’s Life in Rome & Weekend in Venice
What were you grateful for this week?Sunny weather. What was the most challenging part of this week?Taking a night train haha I do not recommend it. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I went to a play my host son was in. I wanted to show my support for...
Pisa & Genoa w/Friends: E2’s Week
What were you grateful for this week?Meeting other Rome Abroad travelers!What was the most challenging part of this week?Trying to see everything in one day.Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I helped my host mom clear the table.Tell us about your...
So Much More Than Culture: S’s Week
What were you grateful for this week?Meeting other travelers. What was the most challenging part of this week?Spending enough time with all four kids. Sometimes I spend a lot of time with just one.Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I did the dishes and...
Genoa with Friends: L’s Week
What were you grateful for this week?The ocean. What was the most challenging part of this week?Staying sane. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I helped my host family’s daughter with her homework and presentations at school!Tell us about your week! This...
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