Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island and spices are the main source of income among the residents of Zanzibar. We will have the opportunity to visit a farm to touch, smell, and taste different spices, eat a traditional Swahili dinner and enjoy a traditional dance performance.
One of the few places in the world where the rare colobus monkeys can be spotted. We also examine many species of butterflies, birds, plants and trees and learn about alternative medicine derived from the forest that is used among the residents of Zanzibar.
To many, the Nazi Death Camps at Auschwitz embody the Holocaust. Auschwitz was the largest of the Nazi concentration camps and extermination centers. Over 1.1 million men, women, and children lost their lives in this place. Walking through this site provides a student with a glimpse into one of humanities worse atrocities.
The three day bus excursion to southern Bohemia is everybody’s favorite. During the trip the group visits sites important to the general understanding of Czech history and culture. Most of the time is spent in magical Cesky Krumlov town. Along the way we visit a castle, and one of the breweries for which Czech Republic…
A flight to Mwanza takes us to the banks of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake and the second largest lake in the world, for an excursion blending historic, nature, cultural, social, and national expeditions. It includes: a Rock City Tour; a wildlife Safari in the world-famous Serengeti National Park; a village life excursion; visit to…
We take a day to leave the hustle-bustle of Florence for the nearby hill-town of Fiesole. There we tour the ruins of a settlement occupied by the ancient Etruscans and Romans. We have lunch in town, walk its charming streets, and hold classes on the piazza before returning to our Florence hotel.
After exams, we gather with our Spanish housemothers to enjoy tapas and socialize together at a local restaurant.
We begin our walking tour in Salamanca with two cathedrals next to the Río Tormes. Other highlights include the University and the Plaza Mayor. The group enjoys free time to have lunch, go to the market, or visit the cathedral tower steps for incredible views before continuing to Avila. In Avila, we can savor Santa…
We visit the cathedral and learn about the architecture and artwork, including many works by El Greco. We then walk through the Jewish neighborhood, visiting the Santa María la Blanca Synagogue. During your free time, you can explore the city, learn about Damascene and Toledo’s steel, shop, and try the city’s specialty, marzipan.
We travel by public bus to Spain’s capital, Madrid, and learn about taking the subway to the city’s center arriving at the Puerta del Sol. From there, we take a walking tour including the Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum, and other key monuments, finishing at lunchtime.