Blog categoriesPlaces & CulturesGuides & TipsTravel experiencesLanguage & LessonsStudents storiesStart planning your gap experience today!Top Articles1What is a gap year? A guide to your intentional breakTRAVEL EXPERIENCES - July 3, 202426 reasons to take a gap year in ItalyTRAVEL EXPERIENCES - April 19, 20243Why take a gap year? Everything you’ll learn during your sabbaticalTRAVEL EXPERIENCES - July 24, 20244Why learn Italian? 6 reasons to learn the Italian languageLANGUAGE & LESSONS - August 21, 20245A guide to required documents to study in ItalyGUIDES & TIPS - March 15, 20246Study abroad budget: a guide to get the most out of your gap yearGUIDES & TIPS - May 23, 20247Is Italian easy to learn? Well, it depends!LANGUAGE & LESSONS - September 25, 20248How to learn Italian faster? 7 strategies to make learning easierLANGUAGE & LESSONS - June 19, 20249How to get an Italian visa?GUIDES & TIPS - March 26, 2024STUDENTS STORIESMy grandparents left. Now I’m going backA heartfelt trip to Italy becomes a tribute to family, roots, and legacy. Follow Eve’s inspiring return home!PLACES & CULTURES6 (and a half) best day trips from FlorenceThese are the best day trips from Florence to explore now:discover charming towns, epic views, and local food gems!TRAVEL EXPERIENCESJOMO as a gap year mindset: choosing the Joy of Missing Out over deadlinesFind out how the Joy of Missing Out help you slow down, grow deeply, and rethink success on your gap year path!TRAVEL EXPERIENCESFrom India to Italy: how a journey turned into a lifelong loveRead Ishita’s story and get inspired by her love for Italy, language, and culture. Dive in now!TRAVEL EXPERIENCESAlternatives to college: 5 options for high school grads who want moreAlternatives to college can open real doors: explore 5 exciting ways to learn and grow after high school!GUIDES & TIPSThe EU Entry/Exit System (EES): your essential guideEU Entry Exit System launches in 2025: learn how it works and what changes for non-EU travelers!Load more articles