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Welcome to the Summer Program and Teen Travel Blog !
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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!

10 Reasons You Can't Wait to Spend Your Summer in London

We’re heading into the chillier months, but it’s never too soon to plan your summer adventure! As if there wasn’t enough to do in London, the long days of summer here mean more hours to fill ...

by Guest Blogger, Frances Lai

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 ...

Culture Shock and How to Cope with It Abroad

Culture Shock and How to Cope with It Abroad I have been extremely fortunate to be able to travel the world with my family, school, and friends. I had heard of culture shock in books and blog ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

When in Amsterdam...

When In…Amsterdam Full of cheese stores, clogs, and eclectic neighborhoods, Amsterdam is a city that should not be missed. The food is amazing, the locals are extremely nice and the city ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

When In...Berlin: Must-Sees and Tips

When In…Berlin While I have been lucky enough to experience many cool cities abroad, Berlin has to be one of my favorites. From the delicious food to the rich history, this German city has ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

5 Productive (but fun!) Summer Activities

5 Productive (but fun!) Summer Activities Although sitting on your couch and watching everything Netflix has to offer sounds ideal at first, it can get boring very fast (trust me). On top of that, ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

Jumping Back Into the Real World After Studying Abroad

Jumping Back Into the Real World You’ve just had the most incredible experience studying abroad with Abbey Road Programs. You’ve said your goodbyes to your new friends, host family, ...

by Staff, Andrea Abbate

5 Tips and Tricks to Being A Respectful American While Abroad

  5 Tips and Tricks to Being A Respectful American While Abroad   Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57KW6RO8Rcs 1. Respect the Culture Going abroad is an amazing experience that ...

The Best, Hidden Abroad Gem: Walking Tours

The Best, Hidden Abroad Gem: Walking Tours   One of the best, hidden gems that I discovered while aboard was walking tours. Although I studied in Rome, I traveled a lot on the weekends and ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

5 European Films You Must-See Before Studying Abroad

Every time I’ll be studying abroad to learn a new language, or before I visit a new place, I make it a point to watch some of the popular, and not so well known, films from the country and ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

Modern Europe Historic Tour: Dresden & Prague

Modern Europe Historic Tour: Dresden & Prague Day 11: Dresden Modern Europe left Berlin today, arriving in what some know as “the Florence on the Elbe” – Dresden, ...

by Staff, Drew H.

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