Athens In Athens we sample the glorious monuments of the classical city, such as the Parthenon, the Temple of Hephaistos, or the Theater of Dionysos, as well as the grand projects of the Romans, such as Hadrian’s Library or the Temple of Olympian Zeus. From Athens we make our way to Eleusis, the home of…
Copenhagen Neighborhood Walk The program aims to offer students an in-depth cultural encounter. Thus, we’ll spend some time getting to know Copenhagen neighborhoods not often frequented by tourists. Each one has its own character and vibe. Students will talk to residents and learn what locals think of life in their Copenhagen neighborhood.
Tivoli Gardens/Museum Multi-pass Beautiful Tivoli Gardens—right in the middle of Copenhagen—opened in 1843, making it one of the world’s oldest amusement parks and pleasure gardens. The program provides each participant with a five-day free admission pass to this delightful Copenhagen must-see. The pass is also good for free admission to many other Copenhagen museums, sites…
Frederiksborg and Kronborg Castles The castles of Frederiksborg and Kronborg, two among many in Denmark, highlight the country’s past as a mighty empire and a powerful Baltic state. Kronborg claimed such renown in its day that William Shakespeare used the castle as the setting for his play Hamlet.
Waterfall Hike A local guide leads us on a hike through his private land to a beautiful cascade tumbling out of the cloud forest into a crystal-clear pool several hundred feet below. The hike is long and strenuous, but bring your swimsuit!
Trapiche Trapiches, or sugarcane processing plants, dot the Costa Rican countryside and are deeply integrated into the national and local economies. Learn about Costa Rican history as you see each step of the process—and taste the sweet results!
Arenal Volcano Tour We lodge at a comfortable resort and hike to one of the country’s most active volcanoes, nestled within its own national park. Optional visit to one of the many local hot springs.
Food Berlin is a foodie’s dream! From traditional Wurst stands to many different types of Asian, Italian and Russian, and Vegan restaurants, the food and coffee scene in Berlin offers a lot to explore!
Art and Museums Pergammon Museum, Martin Gropius Bau, Hamburger Hauptbahnhof, KZ Contemporary, the Berlin Biennial, and as many more as we can squeeze in. Berlin is the museum capital of the world, many of which are world class.
Waldbuhne If tickets are to be had, we will be attending the last concert performance of Sir Simon Rattle, the conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, accompanied by his famous wife, mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená, in the outdoor stadium in the Olympic Park.