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A couple lounges in the Coliseum while figuring out their next destination. I stumbled down an intriguing cobblestone path tucked away behind the Trevi Fountain just to get away from the crowd. Just minutes before, thousands of people surrounded me… Read More »Authentic Interactions

An authentic Italian tomato sauce made with tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery, olive oil, and white wine.  I had never experienced food for the soul, until I had my first taste of Italy. Walking into Italian Chef Andrea Consoli’s cooking class,… Read More »Less Means More

The view of The Eternal City from the lookout point on Palatine Hill.           Being in a foreign place can be an intimidating experience, especially when you are in a place that speaks a different language.… Read More »The Eternal City

When you cross the Ponte Sisto Bridge over the Tiber River, you will find yourself in an exciting new area to explore.   Although it’s exciting, traveling to a foreign country can be a daunting task. Whether you’re staying for… Read More »Bridging the Gap Between Tourists and Locals

It is normal to be anxious and thrilled before a trip, but put your worries aside and take the leap.

The Abroad Experience By: Olivia Clarke The phrase “studying abroad changed my life” is a phrase seldom not heard on college campuses. During every study abroad fair, there is at least one person anxiously waiting to spill their life story… Read More »To Rome Come, Do as There is Done

Red flowers stand out in an otherwise neutral alleyway in Rome, Italy.  When I hobbled off the plane with my carry-on in hand, I became overwhelmed with pedestrians. Two signs read “baggage.” Both signs pointed in opposite directions. I sent… Read More »Pieces of Home

We dream of travel; travel that will personify the places we have seen and heard about throughout our lives.   Postcards and videos make unattainable places across the world accessible and allow us to cultivate our drive for traveling. A movie… Read More »This is What Dreams are Made of

A local restaurant in Trastevere at night. The area is very popular among young crowds, as it offers an array of trattorias, craft beer pubs, and artisan shops. When our flight touched down on the runway I expected to look… Read More »Sweet Home Trastevere

St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most iconic landmarks in Rome. It can be seen above all other structures in the city as it is the tallest point in the metropolitan Rome area.  Palatine Hill- The views of ancient… Read More »Top 5 Places to View Rome

The inside of the main dome of St. Peter’s Basilica is home to many intricate details and pictures. The words around the gold ring state “Hinc una fides mundo refulgent” or “From here a single faith shines throughout the world”.… Read More »Small Country, Huge Impact

Rome is a city of a thousand untold secrets, where a wrong turn can become the most serendipitous discovery and a new adventure lingers around every stucco corner.

Students bike to the entrance of the Appian Way outside of Rome, Italy.          Water slithers between stone wedges of narrow alleyways as tourists huddled in a group chase their expedition leader whose Daffy Duck stuffed keychain… Read More »All Roads Lead Back to Rome

Archway to the beach of Sperlonga. The Art of Getting Lost     When planning a trip, there are always places, people, or landmarks you are excited to see. Leading up to my trip to Rome, I thought about the history I… Read More »The Art of Getting Lost

The main, busy streets of Florence are lined with restaurants and high-end fashion stores like Giorgio Armani, Chanel, and Gucci. In between them you are able to smell the rich, smoky leather that some small shops sell. Italy is home… Read More »Life is Short. Buy the Bag.