Dreams Abroad

The Dreams Abroad Micaela Colón Memorial Scholarship advances Dreams Abroad’s mission to support individuals as they pursue experiential learning opportunities overseas. We believe it’s a journey everyone should pursue, regardless of age, finances, or other obstacles. Through CEO, Leesa Truesdell's leadership, we worked closely with our incredible partners at TANDEM Escuela Internacional Madrid to set up classes and create an unforgettable learning experience for our inaugural scholar, Paola Soto Méndez. We’re ready to help our next scholar make their dreams abroad a reality. Learn more about our scholarship here as we prepare for the second round of scholarship awards: bit.ly/4fWjsrm #DreamsAbroad #MakeYourDreamsAReality #VisitSpain

As Ireland’s capital and largest city, Dublin has an abundance of amazing attractions. In this new story by Maria Perez, she guides us to five of the very best things to do in Dublin. It’s a great resource if you’re planning a trip to Ireland soon. Read more: bit.ly/3DApBMU ?#DreamsAbroad #Ireland #Dublin

I’m truly honored to be featured in the ‘Meet the Locals’ article by Dreams Abroad. Sharing my love for Puerto Rico and what I do has been such a rewarding journey, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect with travelers in this way. A heartfelt thank you to Dreams Abroad for sharing my story—it means so much! If you’d like to read the article, you can check it out here: #Grateful #MeetTheLocals #DreamsAbroad"

When in Puerto Rico, look out for WELAS Transport, and look forward to an incredible tour of the island. In today’s feature story, Rachel King speaks with Arelys Benedetty about the personal and inspiring story behind the launch of her company, and how she’s since mapped out a better route for personal and professional growth. Read more: bit.ly/4iDyPGO #DreamsAbroad #MakeYourDreamsAReality #DiscoverPuertoRico

Home to Monticello and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville is certainly a prime place for history buffs to explore Virginia’s presidential pedigree. Yet beyond the UVA campus and the museums, there’s plenty more to see and do around town. Today, Kamsha R. Maharaj, M.A., shows us some of the best things to do in Charlottesville, from the region’s finest wineries to the town’s tastiest eateries. Read more: bit.ly/4kmomBw #DreamsAbroad?#VirginiaIsForLovers?#Charlottesville

Last year, Dreams Abroad CEO Leesa Truesdell gave us an intimate view of the imaginative world of the Haute Couture designer Julien Fournié. Today, Leesa takes us back to Paris to witness the fabulous new designs that Julien Fournié debuted at his First Circus 2025 show, and Guillaume Kolb gives us some great images from the fashion show. We also learn more about how Fournié’s childhood interests inspired the iconic designs that Fournié presents in the present day. Read more:?bit.ly/4aVwfI7 #DreamsAbroad #MakeYourDreamsAReality #Paris

Leiden may have one of the Netherlands’ most well known universities, but this is no stereotypical college town. In our new feature story by Matt Cutts, he recalls his experience living in Leiden, and he provides valuable tips on how to make the most of one’s visit to this exceptional Dutch city. Read more: bit.ly/3QxTMHl #DreamsAbroad #Netherlands #Leiden

Costa Rica might seem small, but this is one Central American country that abounds in natural beauty and unique opportunities for exhilarating adventures. In our new feature story by Danielle Faviano, she clues you in on the best places to add to the ultimate 8 day itinerary in Costa Rica. Read more: bit.ly/4hMBxdd #DreamsAbroad #CostaRica #PuraVida

Looking for healthy and tasty food on the menu? Head to Tampa, Florida, and check out the amazing offerings at LS Organics! In today’s feature story, Kara Elder speaks with LS Organics owner Stasia Chais about how she developed the ideal recipe for success. In addition, this story features many great photos by Matthew Holler Read more: bit.ly/4hRFMUn #DreamsAbroad #MakeYourDreamsAReality #UnlockTampaBay

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Paola Soto Méndez may now be branching out to learn and experience more of the world, but she hasn’t forgotten her beloved homeland. In today’s feature story, we speak with Paola about life in Puerto Rico and what led her to become the first recipient of the Dreams Abroad Micaela Colón Memorial Scholarship. Read more: bit.ly/42LIOp0 #DreamsAbroad #MakeYourDreamsAReality #PuertoRico