By Madison Krigbaum / Originally posted on Brokewildandtraveling.com Everyone knows that Italy is responsible for some of the best food in the world. Take it from someone who’s lived there, it’s true. Although not the place to go if you’re buying into the low-carb craze, Rome has more than its fair share of delicious Italian...Read More
A theme park boasting the best of Italy’s pizza, pasta, pastries, and all the cheese, FICO Eataly World seems like it may be a product of your wildest carb dreams. The cool news? (FICO is slang for cool in Italian, after all.) This massive Italian food and wine paradise based right outside Bologna is not...Read More
By Jennifer Leavy It is an almost universally accepted fact that chocolate is one of the sweeter things in life. Life without chocolate would be cold, dark, miserable—it’s impossible to imagine. Chocolate is enjoyed all over the world, and one country we have to thank for producing some of the world’s best chocolate is Switzerland....Read More
Calling all music lovers and festival enthusiasts studying abroad this semester! The time has finally come to forget your inhibitions and immerse yourselves in the good vibes of Barcelona’s Abroadfest. Whether this will be your first experience with a music festival or you’re already a festival pro, remember: you’re in Europe this time! To get...Read More
By: Victoria Driver Crazy, fast, overwhelming are probably all words you will use to describe the first few weeks in the new city you call home when you choose to study abroad, but it is worth every second of the madness. You probably weren’t sure what to expect when coming to a new country with...Read More
By: Peter Gerolamo Rome has an endless supply of bars, restaurants, and cafes to choose from. From quick stop-and-go cafes to formal dining, you can find basically everything under the sun in the Eternal City. As a student living in Prati, I did most of my shopping and eating near my residence. As a college...Read More
By: Austin Davis It was my first trip to Conad living in Italy. (Newbie mistake number one – I didn’t even bring my own bag). I wandered into the vegetable section and scanned the colorful bins in search of the one food I ate on a daily basis back in the States: sweet potatoes. Not...Read More
By: Matteo Fardella Ah yes, moving away from home is a scary thing, a new culture, new language, new people, new everything. Nobody wants to be that outsider that sticks out like a sore thumb in their new surroundings, that person who knows people are talking about them but can’t understand what is being said. As much...Read More
By: Sophie Morgan We all know that Christmas celebrations are different in countries abroad. Across Europe, every country has its own unique traditions. In different parts of Germany, Advent is a four week celebration beginning in November to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Christmas crib is seen in many parts of Italy as well...Read More
Summertime travel is simple. There’s less to pack, everything is open, people are happy, and the sun is (usually) shining. Trying to decide where to travel – especially with so many options so close and easy to get to, is difficult. Take it from an experienced traveler; go with your gut feeling. Go where you’re...Read More
By Colleen Murphy Does your heart ache just a bit when thinking about the American dollar bill? Yes, the Euro is great with all of its pretty colors but that extra .33 American cents spent with every purchase is probably putting a hole in your pocket. Luckily there are things to do in Europe that...Read More
By Tena Elman What’s the only similarity between Chuck Norris and David Guetta? They both think the world is theirs. Who is right? It’s a tough call. But for safety purposes, we’ll give it to Chuck Norris. One thing many of us don’t know about Chuck is that he enjoys traveling more than anyone. If...Read More
