Written by: Hayley Abbott I jumped out of bed as soon as I heard my alarm sound. I could hardly contain my excitement knowing that I would be experiencing the site of a world-renowned castle, famously known for inspiring Walt Disney. The Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace on a hill above the…
The Matsudaira Clan, relatives of the Tokugawa Shogun, controlled Takamatsu’s former castle town and surrounding area, then known as the Sanuki Province, during most of the Edo Period. Under the ruling clan, beautiful Ritsurin Park was built.
The city of Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa, Japan’s smallest prefecture, with a population of about 420,000 people. It has excellent transportation access to various parts of Shikoku Island and Seto Inland Sea.
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.
Şirince is a quaint village in Türkiye’s İzmir Province, renowned for its well-preserved 19th-century white houses and charming cobblestone streets. The village is famous for its fruit wines, organic produce, and homemade crafts. Nestled in the hills near Ephesus, Şirince offers an escape with stunning views where students will be able to dine and relax…
Göreme, in the heart of Türkiye’s Cappadocia region, is famous for its unique rock formations and ancient cave dwellings. The Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features preserved rock-cut churches with stunning frescoes. Students will take turns on a pottery wheel, visit Derinkuyu underground city, hike in Ihlara valley, and see traditional Turkish…
Alaçatı is a charming beach town on the western coast of Türkiye, famous for its beautifully preserved stone houses, vibrant flora, and windsurfing. Students will have the opportunity to walk down the town’s narrow streets which are lined with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants, and take a dip in the turquoise Aegean Sea.
Ephesus is an ancient city in Türkiye renowned for its well-preserved ruins, including the grand Library of Celsus and the majestic Great Theatre. As a major Roman port city, it played a crucial role in trade and culture, evident in its sophisticated infrastructure and stunning architecture. Students will walk along the Marble Road, feeling the…
Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower in İstanbul, offers a panoramic view of the city’s historic peninsula and the Bosphorus. Built by the Genoese in 1348, it has served various purposes, from a watchtower to a prison. After visiting the tower, we will walk around Karaköy, a neighborhood of Ottoman-era buildings splashed with street…
Hagia Sophia, located in İstanbul, is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, originally built as a cathedral in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian I. This iconic structure has served as a church, then a mosque, and now as a museum, showcasing a fusion of Christian mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.