Author: Arianna Zaccour

My Weekend in Florence, Italy

My Weekend in Florence, Italy

Arriving in Florence To get to Florence I had to take a train from my host city, Perugia. I booked my train ticket online with the trainline app, trenitalia is also a popular train line app to get tickets from. The ride to Florence was 

Culture Shocks :  Studying in Italy

Culture Shocks : Studying in Italy

If you are studying abroad I’m sure you have heard of culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is in an unfamiliar culture or way of life. There are so many cultural differences between the U.S. and Italy, that 

How to spend the perfect weekend in Barcelona

How to spend the perfect weekend in Barcelona

Looking for the best things to do in Barcelona? Barcelona is one of the most popular cities to visit in Europe. Barcelona is a beautiful seaside city with rich history and culture. I spent 5 days in Barcelona during my study abroad’s spring break. I 

5 Best Rooftop Bars in Barcelona

5 Best Rooftop Bars in Barcelona

Enjoying a rooftop cocktail is one of the best things to do in Barcelona. There are so many rooftop bars in Barcelona with thirst quenching sangria and tasty tapas. To narrow down your choices, I’ve created a list of the 5 best rooftop bars in 

Capsule Wardrobe – Spring Study Abroad

Capsule Wardrobe – Spring Study Abroad

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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad

Studying abroad was hands down my favorite college experience.  It is one of the most life-changing experiences that a college student can get.  Living abroad requires you to step out of your comfort zone, and you may have some doubts about it.  But I can 

Best Things to Do in Seville Spain

Best Things to Do in Seville Spain

If you are planning a trip to Spain, I urge you to visit Seville.  Deep in the heart of Southern Spain, the colorful city of Seville is one of Andalusia’s greatest gems.  When people hear Spain they mostly think of Barcelona or Madrid.  My friends 

20 Must Have Amazon Travel Necessities

20 Must Have Amazon Travel Necessities

Traveling overseas? Studying abroad? After I came back from studying abroad, I realized I wouldn’t be able to live with some items I purchased. These items made my life a million times easier! Here are a list of 20 of my favorite products from Amazon. 

Cinque Terre Day Trip From Florence

Cinque Terre Day Trip From Florence

Visiting Florence soon? You should take a day-trip to Cinque Terre. You can get to one of the most beautiful destinations in Italy from Florence. Cinque Terre is perfect for travelers looking to get some sun while wandering through streets with pastel colored buildings along 

10 Must Have Travel Apps for Europe 2022

10 Must Have Travel Apps for Europe 2022

  I personally am not the type of person to have a million apps on my phone, but after spending four months in Europe, I began to appreciate how apps made my life a million times easier. Here are some apps that I highly recommend