How To Spend 1 Perfect Day in Bologna: The Complete Experience

Hi there! It’s Steph from Jet Set Steph and today I’m taking over Miss Adventures Abroad to bring you the perfect itinerary to help you explore Bologna, a lesser known town in northern Italy. Home to one of the oldest universities in the world and delicious cuisine, Bologna is the perfect spot for the travel…

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An Insider’s Travel Guide To Rhodes, Greece

Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands, is more like a small country than an island. From it’s ancient history, beautiful scenery and stunning beaches, Rhodes has something to offer everyone. It’s no wonder that the island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Greece! The medieval walled city of Rhodes…

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Calcio Storico: Italy’s Most Violent Sport

I was seeing bloody noses and black eyes, linebacker-sized men being body slammed, others throwing kicks, there was even a rugby-sized ball somewhere in the mix. I was watching a picture slideshow in my Italian class of what seemed to be some sort of medieval Italian royal rumble. As my teacher later explained that what we were actually looking at…

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Dear Florence, I Love You: A Letter To My Study Abroad Home

Dear sweet city of Firenze, When I first arrived I was filled with butterflies and anxious feelings and nerves but was excited to see all you had to offer. Soaking in the lavish and stately Duomo for the first time nearly took my breath away. I could stare into the depths of the beauty and…

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