Jiufen Village Next to a great mountain and facing the ocean, Jiufen Village was a mining town in the past with renewed popularity for tourists. Several Taiwanese films were shot here, including A City of Sadness, which won first prize at the Venice Film Festival in 1989, making Jiufen world-famous. There are many unique teahouses…
Sun Moon Lake The most famous tourist destination in Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located in the middle of the island. The water body is separated by the Lalu isle in the middle, with one side of the lake shaped like a crescent moon and the other resembles the sun, hence…
Taijiang National Park Situated on the outskirts of the southern city of Tainan, Taijiang National Park is a protected area with 50 sq km of land and 340 sq km of sea that include tidal flats and lagoons. It is home to jungle-esque mangrove swamps and wetlands that are critical habitats for rare fish, crustaceans,…
Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf Tamsui is a beach town only a 40-minute train ride away from Taipei. It is an ideal place to join the locals to enjoy sunsets and stroll around the Fisherman’s Wharf and Tamsui Old Street. Ocean front shops are all lined up and offer fresh fruits, street foods, souvenirs, clothing, crafts and…
Zarcero Travel to the picturesque views of coffee plantations in Zarcero. Taste coffee and learn about the history of the Iglesia de San Rafael and the famous topiary garden designed by Don Evangelista Blanco in 1964 in the park Francisco Alvarado.
Sarchi A key artisan town in Costa Rica, Sarchí is best known for their colorful and famous oxcarts that are handcrafted there and found everywhere in Costa Rica. Learn more about artisanship and design while visiting.
In Toulouse, a world capital of the aeronautics industry, the tour of the Airbus manufacturing site will be a highlight for engineering students.
L’Orchestre de Paris performs here in a state-of-the-art concert hall, but the site also houses a museum dedicated to the discovery of music and its history. Striving to stay up-to-date on current cultural issues, the museum presents exhibits and hosts live performances of contemporary and non-Western musics in addition to maintaining a permanent exhibit of…
At la Galérie Dior and le Musée Yves Saint-Laurent, fashion students will discover the historic richness and beauty of some of France’s great designers.
On the longest day of the year, June 21st, free live music can be heard throughout Paris and across all of France. This “festival of music” will be an opportunity for students to seek out their favorite musical styles and genres in a variety of venues, such as open-air parks, cafés, churches, or concert hall.