Travel Tips & Tricks - Rome Abroad

• Why Every Young Person Should Live Abroad as an Au Pair
  There’s something undeniably enchanting about the idea of living in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture, and immersing yourself in the everyday life of a place far from home. For many young people, the thought of exploring new places…
• Au Pair Program vs. Going It Alone: An Alumna’s Take
  Back in the spring of 2019, I was fresh into a travel obsession and hunting for any way to keep exploring the world. I started watching videos of other people traveling to see what they were doing — and whether…
• Why You Should Go Alone, Even If You’re Scared
  Yes — you should go, even if you’re going alone. Solo travel isn’t a consolation prize for people without a travel partner; it’s often the fastest way to learn who you really are, what you actually want, and how capable…
• Best Day Trips From Rome: 8 Easy Train Escapes
  The best day trips from Rome are all just a train ride from Roma Termini: Bologna for food, Tivoli for gardens, Naples for pizza and chaos, Anzio and Castel Gandolfo for the sea, Assisi for quiet hill towns, Bracciano for…
• The Best Day Trips From Florence
  Florence is the gem of the Renaissance and deserves enough time to be explored properly. But for eager travelers excited to see other parts of il bel paese, Florence provides the perfect starting point for a number of beautiful day…
• 8 Tips for Beating Jet Lag!
  Flying West ➡️ East On the plane 1. Set your clock to the local time when you get in the plane (or just peek on your personal monitor). 2. Sleep at reasonable hours and as much as you can, you’ll…
• Travel Insurance in a Pandemic: What You Need to Know
  Did you know that COVID-19 is not a listed reason for travel insurance policies? Yep, and that can seriously delay or even change your entire trip! Recently we had some friends try to go to Hawaii. However, you need a…
• Church Etiquette in Europe: Dos and Don’ts Guide
  Blending In at Europe’s Most Beautiful Churches Some of the most breathtaking sights in Italy, Spain, and France aren’t museums or monuments — they’re cathedrals, basilicas, and chapels that are still active places of worship today. The majority of these…
• 12 Best Holidays & Festivals in Italy to Know
  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…
• 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…
• 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…
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  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…