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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!

Second Week in Càdiz

Hey, hey! Welcome to the second week of my Càdiz travel blog! Man, it’s been a crazy fun-packed week and even more so, the weekend! In what you’re about to read, get ready to hear ...

by Student, Asha H. , Kansas City, MO

First Week in Càdiz

¡Bienvenidos! The first week was a success!! Cádiz is so incredible as the week went on, I just fell more in love with the people, food, and the beauty of everything. I love how everyone here is ...

by Student, Asha H. , Kansas City, MO

My Journey to Cádiz

Por fin, ¡he llegado en Cádiz! Aka I have finally arrived!! I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I was to get here, meet my host mom, and just see what the southern tip of Spain ...

by Student, Asha H. , Kansas City, MO

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

How to Have A Successful and Less Stressful Summer

How to Have A Successful and Less Stressful Summer   For any high school student, especially those who are just about to enter their last year of high school such as myself, summer can ...

by Student, Hannah S. , Denver, CO

“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

Books and Movies For My Abbey Road Experience Abroad

My Personal Preparation For My Abbey Road Experience Abroad While any student eagerly awaiting their departure for an Abbey Roads trip is most likely very well-prepared for the amazing opportunity ...

by Student, Hannah S. , Denver, CO

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

Tips for Finding Your Ideal Luggage

Tips for Finding your Ideal Luggage   For many travelers, the right piece of luggage is key to a successful adventure. Various types of luggage ranging from small under the seat bags, to ...

by Student, Kiera Q. , Bay Shore, NY

My Five Step Guide to Preparing for Your Trip Abroad!

My Five Step Guide to Preparing for Your Trip Abroad! 1. Do your research While planning for a trip, I like to do some research on certain details of the country I’ll be visiting. Firstly, ...

by Student, Maddie L. , Providence, Rhode Island

Cooking, Speaking Italian, and Seeing the Sights

My name is Anthony, and I will be going on Abbey Road Program’s Florence-Rome trip this summer. I am very excited to have this great opportunity to study abroad in Italy! I am three quarters ...