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A Busy Week on the French Riviera

The First 24 Hours It’s been a busy week on the French Riviera. The group arrived at the Nice Côte d’Azur airport on Thursday the fourth, jet-lagged and exhausted, where we met up with the program staff. After meeting our host families and getting some rest, we started the next morning with orientation and a tour of the city hall. There, ...

by Student, Addie M.

Top 5 Reasons to Return to France

My first trip to France was filled with excitement but it came with its fair share of drama... ...My mom was always the person who planned our trips and organized everything that we would do while on vacation. Due to an issue with her passport, she was not allowed to get on the plane with us. My Dad and I found this out roughly 15 minutes ...

by Student, Austin E.

Three things to remember when you’re studying abroad

I have less than a month left before I get on a plane headed for France... ...and there’s a lot of thoughts swirling around in my head right now. Am I prepared? What’s going to happen when I get there? Will I make friends? However, I’m trying to remember to think about what’s important, especially what will be important once ...

by Student, Addie M.

A Guide To Teaching English Abroad

Teaching English abroad is an experience unlike any other. It not only gives you the opportunity to pass a new skill onto others, but there are many things to be learned from the experience itself. You will not only improve your own ability to speak another language, but you will develop professionally as well as personally as you help others ...

by Guest Blogger, Stuart Cooke

4 Things No One Tells You To Pack For Your Trip Abroad

While there are thousands of packing lists for your trip abroad, many fail to mention the essentials for your travels (besides a passport and cellphone, of course). But don’t worry, we at Abbey Road Programs have your back. Continue reading for the top 4 secretive essentials to pack for your next trip abroad. 1. Snacks from home When ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

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 coast, stopping at some great spots. Here are my top places to visit! Nice, France Nice is hands down my favorite city in the French Riviera. ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

Barcelona Highlights

Join our Abbey Road family in Barcelona for a summer of your lifetime! Live in your own private studio with a private bathroom, AC and fast-speed Internet. Enjoy fresh authentic food, be a savvy, sophisticated traveler. Go above and beyond the standard tourist ...

Florence Highlights

Spend your summer living in the birthplace of the Renaissance, immersed in the culture of the most famous masterpieces of art and architecture. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXdQfmIyPFk[/embed] Learn More About Our Programs In Florence

See the Magic of Venice with Abbey Road Programs

See the Magic of Venice with Abbey Road Programs Join us for a sunset gondola ride through the famous canals of Venice! With its looming fortresses, breathtaking architecture, and history of naval dominance, Venice is the perfect location to examine the intersections of art, history and present-day Italian ...

Water sports on the French Riviera

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