CAPA Study Abroad Blog | Local Culture

Shopping at London's Oldest Department Store

Jun 6, 2022 3:45:00 PM / by Jazz Ward

Jazz and her roommates make their way to one of London's historic shopping institutions, Fortnum & Mason, for a fun experience. The department store, also one of Europe's oldest department stores, was founded in 1707 and has been around ever since!

Posted in: London, England, Local Culture

Visiting Various Towns in the Tuscan Region of Italy

Jun 3, 2022 4:00:00 PM / by Chris Reidy

Fully exploring your new home city and surrounding towns is a good way to know more about your study abroad location. Chris gives us some insight into 5 Tuscan towns and cities in Italy and what makes each of them special and worth visiting.

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Local Culture

Top Attractions to Visit in Florence

May 20, 2022 3:00:00 PM / by Chris Reidy

From visiting world-renowned museums to seeing the best sculptures for free around the city, here's how to plan your visit to Florence. Chris shares a list of paid and free experiences to check out.

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Local Culture

Aerial Views of Beautiful Cityscapes in Spain

May 19, 2022 3:30:00 PM / by Harrison Nagel

Outdoor adventures have been a staple part of Harrison's study abroad journey. Here he shows us some footage of amazing sceneries in Spain from above!

Posted in: Barcelona, Spain, Local Culture

10 Places for Quiet Reflection in Barcelona

May 16, 2022 4:37:00 PM / by Stephen Dwyer

Amidst the busyness of life abroad, it helps to fit some quiet time in. Be it a stroll or a moment to sit and relax in the park, knowing several go-to spots can be helpful. Stephen Dwyer has rounded up 10 spots to let your mind breathe as the reflections sink in.

Posted in: Barcelona, Spain, Local Culture

Fiesta Mode at the Sitges Carnival in Spain

May 9, 2022 4:00:00 PM / by Harrison Nagel

One way to learn about a culture and find out what locals enjoy is by attending a fiesta! Harrison shows us his firsthand experience at the Sitges Carnival in Spain.

Posted in: Barcelona, Spain, Local Culture

Attending Abroadfest 2022 in Barcelona

Apr 28, 2022 3:00:00 PM / by Harrison Nagel

Harrison and his friends attended a festival in Barcelona! It was a chance to check out some new electronic music and make new friends.

Posted in: Barcelona, Spain, Local Culture

5 Famous Landmarks to Visit in London (For Free!)

Apr 26, 2022 10:16:00 AM / by Van Le

Get to know the capital city better (on a dime) with this guide from a student abroad! Start compiling your must-visit list with these 5 British landmarks.

Posted in: London, England, Local Culture

The Best Place to Hike Outside Dublin

Apr 25, 2022 10:01:00 AM / by Kevin Delaney

From the city to a site with beautiful nature, Kevin gives us more than a glimpse into the Wicklow Mountains area and shows us the best views from hiking at Glendalough.

Posted in: Dublin, Ireland, Local Culture

Weekend Plans: A Quick Visit to Mallorca, Spain

Apr 22, 2022 12:30:00 PM / by Harrison Nagel

Harrison and his friends made their way to Mallorca for the weekend from Barcelona. The beautiful and sunny Mallorca is located in the Mediterranean off the eastern coast of Spain. See how they enjoyed their time there!