Cinémathèque (Musée Méliès)
Film students will discover the rich history of movie-making in this collection of machines, costumes, drawings, and models.
Auvers-sur-Oise
The group will spend a day at Auvers-sur-Oise, a picturesque village just north of Paris and the final home of artist Vincent Van Gogh.
Cahuita National Park
A unique national park on the southern Caribbean coast because of its close relationship with the community. Known for its rich terrestrial and diverse marine life. It is a premier case study in community-based conservation.
Tortuguero National Park
A protected wilderness area on the northern Caribbean coast. The beaches are famous nesting grounds for sea turtles, including the endangered green turtles. We will explore the complex environmental history, human ecology, and biodiversity of this area.
National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium
Located in Pingtung County in southern Taiwan, this is Taiwan’s largest and most prominent aquarium, combining research, education, and public exhibits, with an emphasis on marine conservation and science education. It houses several themed halls, including a coral kingdom, a waters of Taiwan exhibit, and a deep-sea tunnel showcasing marine life from local waters and…
Yehliu Geopark
Yehliu Geopark, a narrow cape jutting into the sea on Taiwan’s northern coast, near New Taipei City. Famous for its otherworldly rock formations, sculpted over thousands of years by sea erosion, wind, and weathering including the iconic “Queen’s Head” hoodoo rock. The park features mushroom rocks, honeycomb rocks, and tidal pools, making it a popular…
Alishan Mountain
Alishan, a mountainous region in Chiayi County in central Taiwan, renowned for its lush forests, tea plantations, and dramatic scenery. It’s especially famous for its sunrise views above a sea of clouds and its narrow-gauge Alishan Forest Railway, a historic line originally built for logging. The area is known for its giant ancient thousand-year trees,…
St. Anthony’s Monastery
Nestled in the towering bare-rock mountains next to the Red Sea, this is the birthplace of Christian monasticism.
Bedouin Encounter
While at the Red Sea coast, in the cooling evening, we will trek (by Jeep 4x4s) into the Eastern desert to visit a Bedouin camp and experience their culture and hospitality.
Suomenlinna
An 18th-century fortress originally built by Sweden to protect against a Russian invasion, it is home to several museums, serves as a vibrant artistic community, and home to around 1,000 full-time residents. We’ll visit the Suomenlinna and Military Museums, while giving you time to explore the island, which has extensive trails. Enjoy a lunch or…