Katie Amanda Smith

Here we are about to enter Cinecittà World, a theme park and water park just outside of Rome. It was a very hot day and many of the group spent... keep reading

While Rome is home to many ancient relics, ruins and artefacts, it is also a hub for contemporary artistic activity. The Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna hosts a wealth of paintings... keep reading

When in Rome, you simply must visit the Vatican City! While it’s a country of its own, no passports or visas are needed to get in, although the museums themselves... keep reading

Wow... time really does fly when you're having fun! We're already two weeks into the program and just have one week left to go! But you can bet that we're... keep reading

With our busy program we’re often out and about at museums, villas, and outdoor monuments doing lessons and workshops. But downtime is still very important, and in Rome we do... keep reading

I’m writing this post on the train back to Rome after an extremely busy but amazing few days in Florence. Having been in Rome for just over a week it... keep reading

Was it a case of 'Too many cooks spoil the broth' at our cooking class in Florence? Assolutamente no! For one thing there wasn’t a broth in sight as we... keep reading

Italy is famous for many things... not least of all the wonderful food! While pasta and pizza have definitely captured our hearts, our stomachs are always craving something sweet, and... keep reading

This weekend we escaped the heat of the city to visit a picturesque little gem not far from Rome but where life has an entirely different pace. That place is... keep reading

Wow, I can’t believe our Global Navigators have been been here in Rome for almost a week and they've already seen and done so much. The activity today definitely offered... keep reading