Study abroad blogging is becoming more popular every semester, and understandably so. There a huge number of benefits associated with writing a study abroad blog, both personal and professional: It's a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, it acts as an electronic journal, it's a place to host photo albums online, it's a great way to interact with other study abroad students, it can be used as part of a future portfolio or resume, etc. As fast as study abroad blogging is growing, there are a lot of blogging related websites that students may not be aware of, which is why I’ve put together this list of study abroad blog communities, resources, and programs.

Late September and early October are ideal months to visit Madrid.  But leave the world famous Prado Museum for later.  Instead, journey to picturesque hinterlands to wine and dine among the vines.

 

It is grape harvest time in Spain, a time when vineyards outside Madrid become a wine lover’s destination.  Unlike the iconic Rioja wine region in northern Spain, these vineyards are a “diamond in the rough” on Madrid’s outskirts.