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Welcome to the Summer Program and Teen Travel Blog !
Let me live, love and say it well in good sentences.
SYLVIA PLATH, THE BELL JAR

It is our wish to provide you, our valued readers, with engaging and interesting information about the spectacular world around us, and, hopefully, the words you find here will also inspire you to get out, to learn, to live, and above all else, to travel!

When In…The French Riviera

The French Riviera – the Mediterranean coast of southern France – is a popular destination for celebrities and tourists alike. I took a guided tour of the French Riviera and traveled along the ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

Western Civ. Program, Student Testimonials

If you are interested in European history, philosophy, art, archeology, and mythology then prepare yourself for the ultimate academic adventure. It is nearly impossible to avoid the phrase “the ...

Water sports on the French Riviera

Snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boating, swimming, parasailing, sailing and more with our programs in Nice and St. ...

Modern Europe Highlights

With some of Europe’s greatest cities on our itinerary this program will be an unforgettable journey. We want to make sure each day is an opportunity for you to learn about, explore, and ...

Nice 2018 Experience Part 2

Today was another awesome day in France! I started off this morning with a chocolate croissant and some orange juice in the kitchen with my friends Courtney, Lily, and Ella. After breakfast, we ...

by Student, Arianna R. , Quito, Ecuador

Nice 2018 Experience Part 1

Today I woke up early and had a yogurt and fruit for breakfast. Even though I was awake early, I was still late to be downstairs. We hopped on a fancy bus and headed to Monaco. During the bus ...

by Student, Arianna R. , Quito, Ecuador

Traveling from Quito to Nice

Traveling from Quito to Nice My mother and I were looking for a program where I could practice my french but at the same time learning photography, and doing some sports. The timing was very hard ...

by Student, Arianna R. , Quito, Ecuador

Traveling in Belgium vs. Traveling in France

Traveling in Belgium vs. Traveling in France Since the day I found out that I was accepted to the Nice program, I have been counting the days and hours until the day I board the plane to leave ...

by Student, Arianna R. , Quito, Ecuador

“Bonne Chance”: Language Immersion in France

“Bonne Chance”: Language Immersion in France   Over the past week, my preparations for going to Saint Laurent Du Var, France with Abbey Road Programs have greatly shifted. On Thursday I ...

by Student, Amitai B. , Austin, TX

Preparing for St. Laurent Du Var, France

Preparing for St. Laurent Du Var, France As I have been getting increasingly excited for my time with Abbey Road Programs in St. Laurent Du Var, France, I have begun multiple steps of preparation ...

by Student, Amitai B. , Austin, TX

Paris Plages

The “Paris Plages” have a place in the national image that is as cemented in old photos and paintings as the Eiffel Tower and the pyramid of the Louvre. A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, ...

by Staff, Anthea Mitchell

Visit the Most Unique Church in Marseille, France: Notre-Dame de la Garde

Visit the Most Unique Church in Marseille, France: Notre-Dame de la Garde France is like much of Europe in terms of its breathtaking religious architecture, but it’s interesting to see how ...

by Staff, Anthea Mitchell