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A Guide on How to NOT Stand Out as an American in Florence

By Carrie Osborn, Staff Member Having lived as an American student in Florence two years of my life, I got pretty good at spotting the obvious “do’s & don’t’s” when it comes to blending in with the locals.  We’re all familiar with the common traveler’s cliché: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.  Well, the same can be ...

Top 10 Artsy Things To Do in Florence

By our Resident Artist Justyna Ptak Top 10 Things to Do in Florence Florence is the capital of Renaissance. This town is considered one of the most important places in the world when it comes to art and culture. Many famous personalities like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael lived and worked here. 1. The Uffizi Gallery is ...

Message from Austin: The City of Music, Festivals and Fun

Austin, Texas. Home to the University of Texas at Austin and place of the slogan, “keep Austin weird”. It is an eclectic city, and cited to be one of the most fun, fast growing, and desirable cities to live in the United States. From the city’s dedication to preserving old architecture and constant homage to the lifestyle of the cowboys ...

WINTER FUN ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA

Skiing the French Alps: At Abbey Road, we enjoy Europe any time of the year! Summer is still a few months away, but you don't have to wait to have fun in Europe this winter season. Put away your beach towel and goggles, and take our your poles and skis! The French Alps are just as fun in December as they are in August, except much more ...

Allons! A Call to All Travelers

As I write this entry, we are heading down the Tuscan highway to Roma. As I glance out through the windows at the endless countryside, I am reminded of a poem that became the driving force for my aspiration to travel. It is titled "Song of the Open Road," by Walt Whitman. It deals heavily with the concept of pursuing one's own happiness and ...