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Cultural Immersion: Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on 12 July 2019 by Kimberly Field

Being in a different country does not mean you are suddenly immersed in the culture. To really absorb a new culture, you have to make the effort! If your goal […]

Where your favourite TV series are filmed

Posted on 23 May 2019 by Kimberly Field

Ever wondered where your favourite TV series are filmed? We’ve put together a list of your top TV series and their filming locations including fun facts and travel tips for […]

What it’s like interning in Colombia

Posted on 8 May 2019 by Kimberly Field

We spoke to George Leonard, a Cardiff Alumni about his experience working as an Intern in Colombia. George, from London, studied Spanish and Italian at Cardiff University. Following a year […]

7 unusual laws and customs from around the world that you didn’t know about

Posted on 6 March 2019 by Kimberly Field

Chewing gum, wearing fancy dress or feeding pigeons are all acceptable acts in the UK. However, as innocent as these may seem, these are some of the reasons why many […]

In fair Verona…

Posted on 17 February 2019 by Phoebe Grinter

As I prepare for the start of my second semester at the Università di Verona, I thought I'd talk a bit more about the city itself. It is best known […]

Settling (back) in

Posted on 29 January 2019 by Phoebe Grinter

Coming back to Verona after four weeks at home for Christmas to be greeted by exams is not fun. After all the comforts of home, the excitement of Christmas and […]

Culture Shock in France!

Posted on 25 January 2019 by Kimberly Field

Culture shock. All travellers have experienced the same. When you first arrive in a country, it can be tricky adjusting to the new culture. The way of life can be […]

The hostess with the mostess

Posted on 13 January 2019 by Phoebe Grinter

I love being hostess. Having people come and visit me here in Verona has excited me since before I came out! The first visitors I hosted were my mum and […]

It’s all fun and games

Posted on 19 December 2018 by Phoebe Grinter

At Verona university the Erasmus society is highly regarded, and rightly so. They organised a freshers’ fortnight specifically for Erasmus students which included meals, nights out and aperitivo evenings where […]

Unique travel destinations for NYE 2018

Posted on 12 December 2018 by Kimberly Field

Christmas is over but that doesn’t mean the fun is! Luckily, we have New Year’s Eve to keep our spirits high after a mad, merry and magical Christmas. It’s the […]

What exams?

Posted on 9 December 2018 by Phoebe Grinter

As I sit in the library attempting to write the longest essay I’ve ever written – 5000 words, pray for me – I decide I need a *debatably* well-earned break! […]

StuDYING!

Posted on 6 December 2018 by Phoebe Grinter

Before I start this post I just want to make it clear that my aim is not to put you off doing a year abroad at all, but I feel […]

A helping hand…

Posted on 5 December 2018 by Phoebe Grinter

Before I chose to study at the wonderful Università degli studi di Verona in Italy, I went through the arduous process of the deciding what to do for my year […]

Things They Don’t Tell You Before Going Abroad: America

Posted on 26 September 2018 by Megan Hurst

Hi everyone, I’m currently two months into my study abroad at San Francisco State University in America. Studying abroad is a huge commitment and before you begin the process here […]

Think Pacific Expedition to Fiji

Posted on 31 August 2018 by Ellie Harradine

My new home in Bavu village, Fiji Bula! When I applied to Think Pacific, for the chance to volunteer in Fiji, it didn’t seem possible that I could actually be […]

El Legado de Franco

Posted on 5 August 2018 by Katie Elgie

One period of Spain’s history which has always fascinated me is the Franco and post-Franco era. I’ve always been intrigued by the way that Spain transitioned from a false democracy, […]

LingoMap: France 1940-1950

Posted on 26 July 2018 by Osian McGuinness

Salut et bienvenue à mon dernier blog pour LingoMap ! J’espère que vous avez bien-aimé mes blogs et que vous avez (peut-être) appris quelques choses. Mon année à l’étranger a fini, et […]

LingoMap: Diversity and Difference

Posted on 26 July 2018 by Osian McGuinness

Salut ! Bienvenue à mon quatrième blog pour Routes into Languages. Je m’excuse pour le retard en publiant ce blog, mais j’étais débordé pendant le mois de mai avec mes […]

Indonesia: The Big Plastic Problem

Posted on 18 July 2018 by Holly McElroy

Bali is famously coined the land of the gods, a beautiful mecca of heaven-like mountains and jungles where spirituality is felt through every being. While this may still be […]

My First Week as an Intern in Bali

Posted on 17 July 2018 by Holly McElroy

It has been a week since I first touched down in Bali and already it feels like a home. A strange home, different to anything I’ve known before where walking […]