Sun Moon Lake
The most famous 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…
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…
La Galérie Dior and Musée Yves Saint Laurent
At la Galérie Dior and le Musée Yves Saint-Laurent, students will discover the historic richness and beauty of some of France’s great designers.
Playa del Carmen
The Maya Mexico Winter program concludes with a two day visit to beautiful Playa del Carmen. There, students observe and analyze the island’s renowned street-scene, discuss the complicated relationship between tourism and environmental sustainability, and share their final project/oral presentation…
Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum
Osamu Tezuka is known as the godfather of manga who created iconic manga and anime characters, such as Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion. Explore the childhood home of Tezuka in Takarazuka in Osaka and learn about some of…
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Explore more than 500 buildings of a royal palace in Seoul. Gyeongbokgung was the main royal palace in Korea built in 1395 and used through 1592. Inside the walls, visit the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum while…
Gwangjang Market
Visit a street market that is one of the oldest and largest markets in South Korea. Try different types of Korean street food, such as mandu, gimbap, tteokbokki, Korean hot dogs, and hotteok while exploring some of the shops that…
Nagoya Castle
We visit Nagoya Castle, which dates back over 400 years. During World War II, it was destroyed during bombing and has since undergone reconstruction and repair. Designated as a National Treasure, it features a pair of golden shachihoko (imaginary sea…
