Many cities across the world have developed and become modernized over time, with some isolated structures being preserved from long ago. However, in some places complete cities have been preserved, looking almost exactly like they did hundreds, even thousands of years ago. Pompeii is one of these cities, preserved since the day it was ...
How to Take and Edit Your Photos With my trip to Québec City quickly approaching, I plan to take dozens, maybe hundreds of pictures. Plus, as social media becomes an increasingly integral part of traveling and the ability it has to transport your followers to the country you’re vacationing in, it feels important to produce only the best ...
Passport to Cádiz, Spain It's April, which means just three short months until Cádiz, Spain! I'm so excited to be traveling for three weeks, but before I leave, I have to get some things checked off of my list. The first picture below is of me finally getting (my long overdue) passport renewed. I had no idea it expired a long time ago ...
The "Paris Plages" have a place in the national image that is as cemented in old photos and paintings as the Eiffel Tower and the pyramid of the Louvre. A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, the famous pointillism painting by Georges Seurat, demonstrates just how ingrained the Seine river and relaxing beside the water is to our understanding of ...
Just Arrived in Spain? Here are 5 Tips to get your Spanish Immersion Rolling Is Seville the destination for your Spanish Immersion? Congratulations! You’ve chosen one of the most beautiful regions in Spain. Taking the first steps outside your host family’s home can be tricky, so here are 5 tips to start you off on the right ...
Great Literature to Encourage the New Language Learner Learning a new language is an incredible challenge, both academically and emotionally. The latter aspect isn’t always given enough thrift, but anyone who’s ever stumbled over a question or greeting in a language other than their first, knows that it takes courage to publically ...
If you have dreams of studying abroad with a program like Abbey Road, you’re going to want to at least have a basic grip on the language of the country you’ll be staying in. You don’t have to speak like a native to get by, but it is a lot more fun if you can understand what locals are saying to each other as they pass by you on the ...
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 it all. Here are a few of my must-sees in Berlin. Enjoy! Source: https://tinyurl.com/y9j7lfcc 1. Brandenburg Gate One of ...
The Best Abroad Packing List Although it is tempting to bring your entire wardrobe abroad, there is a serious space issue. Firstly, there are only so many suitcases you can take with you on the plane. Secondly, many of the hotels, apartments, and taxis abroad are relatively small, and there is not enough space for all your clothes in ...
Parc Phoenix, and French Language at the Modern Art Museum. July20 Today we woke up and I had breakfast with the new friend I'd made yesterday... it felt nice to actually get to know someone well on this trip since the majority came to this country by themselves. While we ate we talked about how excited we were to go snorkeling! We ...