Via Italia! Janja, one of our cultural exchange participants, set off on a month-long journey to Italy in July 2021. Her adventure began in Zagreb and led her to Cortina d’Ampezzo, a small mountain town in northern Italy. When I applied for the cultural exchange program, I had no clear…
Nadja spent a month in Italy as part of a cultural exchange program in the coastal town of Forte dei Marmi. As someone who describes herself as shy, one of her biggest worries before the trip was whether she’d fit in with the host family. But by joining the program,…
For Jelena, one of our cultural exchange participants, going to Italy had been a long-time dream—one that had to wait just a little longer than expected. She was originally supposed to leave in 2020, but with the pandemic hitting hard that year, her plans were put on hold until the…
Aleksandra, one of our cultural exchange participants, spent three full months living in Italy. She chose the very tip of the boot—Palermo, the vibrant capital of Sicily—where she lived with a true Italian family. With her experience now settled in her mind, she describes Sicily as a breathtaking island that…
Nevena is one of our cultural exchange participants currently living in Italy, where she’s getting a real taste of La Dolce Vita. Italy has always been a dream of hers, and she’s now spending time in the region of Soave, part of Veneto—Italy’s most dynamic wine-producing area. Here’s a glimpse…
Đurđa and Milica have been on exchange in Palermo for just over a month now, and they’re experiencing it all side by side. They met through the program, traveled together, and are now staying with families who live near each other—turning what started as an adventure into a shared journey.…
Our cultural exchange participant in Italy, Nermin, has been living for a month in the town of Fano, located in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the Marche region. Here’s what he had to say about his experience so far. The program is very well-organized and not overly demanding.…
Our cultural exchange participant, Natalija, writes to us from Catania, the industrial and cultural heart of Sicily, located on the island’s eastern coast. She’s been living there for a month and a half. Here’s what she had to say about her experience so far. The family welcomed me from day…
Đurđa’s impressions from Palermo are nothing short of glowing—and she even sent us a few photos capturing the vibrant atmosphere of Sicilian beaches and city streets. It’s impossible not to fall in love with Palermo,” she says, “because it’s a city full of culture, landmarks, and pure enjoyment—especially for young…
Our cultural exchange participant, Elena, who is soon wrapping up her stay, writes to us from Forte dei Marmi—a seaside town in northern Tuscany—where she’s been living for the past month. Read more about her experience below. The Baglioni family is a very kind and respectful household. From the moment…
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