Thank You! First of all, I wanted to thank each of you so much for working with me. Whether you have participated in one of our programs, hosted someone from another country, collaborated with Rome Abroad, or simply read some of the blog, thank you. I really...
Let's go back to the spring of 2019. I had recently become obsessed with travel and I was eager to continue traveling the world. I started watching videos of other people traveling to see what they were doing and if it would be possible for me. I stumbled upon a video...
Travel isn’t always meant to be luxurious or incredible even. Sometimes it’s meant to be difficult, challenging, and simply a learning experience. Before I understood this, I never considered solo travel. I always thought that solo travelers were “dumb travelers”...
Living abroad as an au pair is an incredible experience, one that every young person shouldhave. Living in a new country with a new family can be challenging, but it is seriously rewarding.Being an au pair abroad allows you to make friends from different backgrounds,...
Taking the leap and becoming an au pair for the summer was one of the most incredible things I have done thus far. Since I was a child, I have always wanted to travel to the places I had read about. What I didn't know, however, was how incredibly easy it could be. It...
Exploring Rome can be overwhelming, even for the most experienced travelers. There is just so much to see and do in the Eternal City. When you want to escape the capital's chaos, several worthwhile locations make for perfect day trips from Rome. Just hop on a train at...
Florence is the gem of the Renaissance and deserves enough time to be explored properly. But for eager travelers excited to see other parts of il bel paese, Florence provides the perfect starting point for a number of beautiful day trips around Tuscany and the...
Flying West ➡️ East On the plane 1. Set your clock to the local time when you get in the plane (or just peek on your personal monitor). 2. Sleep at reasonable hours and as much as you can, you’ll want to be rested when you get there. When you land 3. Stay awake!!!...
Updated: September 20, 2021. Many people wonder: how does Rome Abroad work during the current COVID-19 pandemic? That's an excellent question! We want to be good global citizens and keep everyone as healthy and safe as we can. That's why we're taking...
Believe it or not, host families all over the world would love to have you come live with them. Yep, they'll give you free meals and your own private room! Plus, you'll get some pocket money too. Why do they do it? Because the benefits to their family are priceless....
Did you know that COVID-19 is not a listed reason for travel insurance policies? Yep, and that can seriously delay or even change your entire trip! Recently we had some friends try to go to Hawaii. However, you need a negative COVID test within a certain number of...
Exciting news! I've been working on this project for the past few months and it's finally ready (*sigh of relief*) for all of you. Have you ever looked at a gorgeous sunset or beautiful street and you think to yourself, "Wow! This is amazing. I'm going to capture this...
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