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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!

Surf and Study in Cadiz

Tuesday morning we spent time in classes and then walked to the University of Cádiz to explore the library. We discussed Spanish literature and took a look at the books. I chose a book comprised ...

by Student, Rachel P. , Cadiz, Spain

Café y Conversación

Today was my first day of classes in Cádiz. During class, we discussed an article about la golpe military de Argentina and then went out to talk to the locals about the culture of Cádiz. The ...

by Student, Rachel P. , Cadiz, Spain

Final Days in Cádiz

It’s almost impossible to believe that my last day in Cádiz has come so quickly. Two weeks really flew by, and I wish so badly that I could stay here for longer. It feels like so long ago ...

by Student, Madelyn E. , Cadiz, Spain

Photography classes in La Sagrada Familia

  Today is Friday, July 15th. First and foremost, my heart goes out to all of France and to those who are currently suffering after yesterday’s senseless terrorist attack in Nice. ...

by Student, Hanna I. , Barcelona, Spain

First Impressions

When the plane finally arrived in Barcelona, I was shaking with excitement despite my exhaustion. I had been waiting for what seemed like forever to do the program, which perhaps explains why it ...

by Student, Lola R. , Barcelona, Spain

Day 4: Barcelona

Today will be my fourth day in Barcelona. So far, I’ve been able to see much of the city. Yesterday, we went to the beach for a couple of hours. (pictures linked below) The sun was very ...

by Student, Teressa D. , Barcelona, Spain

Off to Gibraltar!

We had a very exciting first full weekend in Spain! Or should I say in the UK, as we left the country on Saturday to visit Gibraltar, the British overseas territory situated next to Spain. ...

by Student, Madelyn E. , Cadiz, Spain

Visiting Britain... in Spain

Rock of Gibraltar Let metell you about my summer abroad in Spain .On Saturday we took our second excursion, this time to Gibraltar.  Gibraltar is not actually part of Spain; it is part of ...

by Student, Brendan O. , Cadiz, Spain

Adios New York y Hola Barcelona!

After two hours into the flight, it had finally sunk in that those of us flying from JFK had officially begun our Summer 2016 journey with Abbey Road. Looking around the airplane I noticed my 26 ...

by Student, Hanna I. , Barcelona, Spain

Bolonia, Vejer, and the Marketplace

I cannot believe that we have almost been in Spain for an entire week. The days fly by here and I wish there was a way to freeze time so our days in Cádiz never have to end. Thursday was an ...

by Student, Madelyn E. , Cadiz, Spain

Adjusted to the Daily Routine

Over the past couple of days, I’ve fully adjusted to the daily routine here in Cádiz. As a group, we have been trying as much Spanish food as we can eat. One of my favorites is la Tortilla ...

by Student, Brendan O. , Cadiz, Spain

Exploring Cádiz

I want to tell you about my experience in Abbey Road‘s Cádiz program. These past several days have been incredible and we’ve had ample time to explore and get to know the wonderful ...

by Student, Madelyn E. , Cadiz, Spain