Dreams Abroad

Dreams Abroad is a nonprofit organization that empowers, connects, and funds professionals to learn abroad. Apply for our scholarship!

Dreams Abroad, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, inspires, empowers, and supports global professionals who dream to work, study, or live abroad. Through our website, social media, and local events, we provide professionals with vital resources to inspire and guide them through the vast opportunities for working, and experiential learning opportunities abroad. AI-generated content does not exist

in the Dreams Abroad orbit; real people with personal, on-the-ground experience create all of our content. Our website, www.dreamsabroad.com, has over 600 articles and guides featuring locations in Europe, South America, Asia, and beyond. Our Meet the Locals series features community-minded artists, chefs, fashion designers, small businesses, and other professionals who profoundly impact their communities and industries. Meet the Locals share their stories to inspire you to think globally. We have authors who live across the globe who share their insights and experiences of working and studying abroad. If you dream of doing the same, explore our website for detailed accounts of how to start your dream abroad.

08/11/2026

Isabelle Langlois has taken a long family tradition of jewelry making, and she’s turned it into her own thriving business in the heart of Paris. In our new feature story, Austin Graff speaks with Isabelle Langlois about the importance of color in her designs and what they have in common with impressionist art..

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08/04/2026

Madrid has plenty of its own world-class attractions, but there’s much more to explore just outside the city. In our new feature story by Sarah Perkins Guebert, she shows us around a few of madrileños’ favorite getaways for every season of the year.

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07/30/2026

In 2016, Justin Hughes-Coleman was working in retail and looking for new opportunities. He soon found one in Spain, where he made new friends and helped found Dreams Abroad.

Celebrating 10 years of Dreams Abroad, we are circling back to our core team of co-founders to see everything they’ve done in the past decade. Today, Kara Elder speaks with Justin Hughes-Coleman about the lessons learned from his time in Madrid and what he’s up to now. Also, keep on the lookout, as we still have more updates from our co-founders to share with you!

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07/28/2026

Tampa isn’t Florida’s most famous tourist destination, yet it might just be the Sunshine State’s finest treasure chest of beautiful beaches, vibrant communities, and varied cultural institutions. In our new feature story, Calista Kiper takes us to the top attractions in her chosen hometown.

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07/21/2026

The languages of China are layered, regional, and frequently unintelligible even in nearby communities. How did China come to have one of the most complex linguistic ecosystems in the world? In our new feature story, Jack Fox shows us around the country’s many languages and dialects.

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07/16/2026

In 2016, Samantha LoDuca made new friends in Madrid, which led to the launch of Dreams Abroad. In the years since, she returned to the United States and then relocated to Ireland. Now she’s back in Spain, this time with a new home base in Seville.

So, why did Samantha move back to Spain, and how has her experience with Dreams Abroad influenced her journeys around the world?

Today, Kara Elder speaks with Samantha about where she’s gone and what she’s done in the past decade. In the weeks ahead, we’ll have updates from our other co-founders as we continue to celebrate a full decade of Dreams Abroad!

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07/14/2026

Right across the street from the White House complex, Gallery Book Arts may be Washington’s top destination for bespoke bookbinding. In our new feature story, Austin Graff speaks with Book Arts’ founder and owner Stephen Vanilio about his journey into the book business and where it’s taken him around the world.

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07/07/2026

Tokyo has no shortage of delicious food, and this most definitely applies to the local ramen noodle scene. In our new story, Ash Jurberg shows us where to find the best ramen in Japan’s capital.

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06/30/2026

Spain’s Catalonia may be famous for its bustling cities and balmy beaches, but there’s so much more to see and do out in the rugged mountain wilderness just beyond. In our new feature story, we show you around these areas while explaining what to expect when backpacking in Northeastern Spain.

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http://www.dreamsabroad.com/

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