One of the best ways to learn about a place (or to fuel your wanderlust) is to watch movies set there! And what better place to film than eternally photogenic Venice?

If you're headed to Berlin, you'll probably see all the great attractions. Here are 7 additional (and much cooler) things to do in Berlin.

A little late, but just as good! Your monthly update about everything study abroad. As I promised, I've introduced a few new blogs, and of course you can always refer back to old posts for other great study abroad resources. Here's what's happened in Study Abroad during the month of October!

What's new in the world of Study Abroad on The Study Abroad Blog:

Beijing Opera: A Show Like No Other…Seriously

October 22, 2011

Florida Culture for the Week of November 7 by Josh Garrick

It’s quite a common trait for us to not relive a trip we once took that was so fantastic. Mainly because people say we’ll jinx ourselves the second time around and everything will fall apart, it’ll be the worst memory lane trip ever and a huge disappointment. I’m a big believer that if you love a place so much, why deny yourself the inspiration of re-visiting it and seeing it through new eyes. I’m not talking about taking a trip to the same place every September for the next 5 years.

While driving, it's always good to stop and stretch. Now, if this stopping and stretching involves food, so much the better. On our last drive on I75 in Ohio, we stopped in the town of Findlay - we'd heard about a fantastic homemade ice cream and chocolates store. What's not to love?

If you are an adventure-seeking soul or your job most often requires you to travel overseas, buying  travel insurance is not only a good idea, but should be treated as a necessity.