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, 2024TRAVEL 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!STUDENTS STORIESWhy did I choose a Gap Year experience? And why now?She followed a language and found a brand new life. Read Lilliana’s story of growth in Italy!GUIDES & TIPS9 tourist traps in Italy you should avoid for an authentic experienceLearn about the top tourist traps in Italy and how to avoid them for a more authentic experience.GUIDES & TIPSFrom housing to aperitivo: the true cost of life in ItalyDiscover the cost of life in Italy, from housing to food, and how to budget for a great experience.LANGUAGE & LESSONSLevel-up your Italian with a fun short storyEnjoy the short story, unlock new vocabulary, and get better at Italian—effortlessly and with joy!PreviousLoad more articles