If you had all the free time in the world, where would you spend your time abroad? With Asia in our backyard, it’s hard to overlook this astonishing continent with its diverse landscapes, fascinating history, authentic cultural experiences and endless learning opportunities – Asia is the perfect place to take students on an educational adventure!…
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Known for its abundance of dry snow and excellent terrain for learning, Myoko Kogen is the perfect place to take your students on a snowsports adventure. With 16 metres of snowfall this season, Myoko Kogen saw double the snowfall of popular resorts in the nearby Hakuba Valley and Nozawa Onsen. Boasting nine different ski resorts…
Keep ReadingThe impact of educational travel
Cultural immersion, foreign languages and historical landmarks are just a few experiences students encounter on an educational tour. Besides the obvious benefits, educational travel changes students’ lives for the better, with a lasting impact on their worldview and the way they interact with others. “We boarded the plane with most of us not knowing what…
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With approximately 55,000 museums spread out across 202 countries, from ancient history and historical monuments to modern and contemporary art, we have selected our top 10 educational and magical museums for you to consider when planning your next tour. Hermitage Museum – St Petersburg, Russia Located in the former royal Winter Palace, the Hermitage Museum…
Keep ReadingFrance: Travel tips for teachers and students
School trips to France A storied history, world-class art and architecture, and mouth-watering culinary delights – there’s much to see and experience in France. Full of picturesque cities, rivers, mountain ranges – France is home to world famous attractions from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, to the Palace of Versailles, to the legendary Mont-Saint-Michel island…
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Not only is Canberra the national capital city and the administrative centre of the Australian government, it is the home of the Australian story. Canberra is a place that belongs to all Australians; a diverse, innovative and modern city that houses the stories of Australia. Thousands of students discover our nation’s capital each year and…
Keep ReadingIndonesia: Travel tips for teachers and students
School Trips to Indonesia Known for its vibrant culture, diverse natural landscapes and exotic wildlife, Indonesia is the perfect destination for students of language, art and humanities. With bustling markets, tiny traditional villages. verdant rice terraces and opulent sultan’s palaces – Indonesia is rich in cultural, historical and geographical experiences that will broaden students’ horizons….
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School Trips to Italy Home to many of the world’s greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy – Italy inspires like no other. Students will fall in love with Italy’s passion for the arts, its early Christian and Byzantine past, and its celebration of music, art, culture and of course… food! On educational tours of…
Keep ReadingPacking hacks for your educational travel program
When you’re packing for your school trip, there are measures you can take to make life easy for yourself along your travels. You don’t want to over-pack or under-pack and you do want to make the absolute most of your space. We’ve compiled some of the best packing hacks out there so that you can…
Keep ReadingChoose the right luggage for your tour
The perfect bag makes all the difference when you’re on-tour. You don’t want to lug a bulky and awkward suitcase through crowded airports. You want to feel proud of your choice in baggage when it rolls around on the luggage carousal. Whether you’re looking for the best suitcase for international travel or a lightweight backpack…
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