Educational Travel Featured Programs

The Global Citizen website presents some of the more out-of-the-ordinary travel programs you might not find through a typical travel agency. Of course, there are many types of educational travel options featured in the book that offer a unique combination of adventure travel, cultural trips, eco-tourism, foreign language courses and more.

Here are just a few of the fascinating ways you can explore and learn about the world...

• Take Creative Art and Writing Classes in Guatemala
Art Workshops in Guatemala, www.artguat.org
Whether you are a professional artist or writer or simply enjoy creative hobbies, Art Workshops in Guatemala offers over 25 art programs to expand your horizons. In classes of ten students or less, you can take courses in creative writing, drawing, painting, watercolor, fiber arts/beading/textiles, photography/film/video, theater arts/dance and Spanish language. Cultural tours are also included.

• Explore the World's Natural Wonders
International Expeditions, Inc., www.ietravel.com International Expeditions is an eco-tourism and conservation organization whose tours focus on environmental awareness, nature interpretation and nature conservation. Expeditions explore remote island wildlife, pristine rainforests, life on the African plains and many other of the world's natural wonders.

• Learn to Speak a Foreign Language
Berlitz Study Abroad, www.berlitz.com
Berlitz offers intensive language learning in over 60 countries for one to eight weeks. In addition to four hour daily language instruction, you can live with a local host family and participate in cultural trips to practice your new language skills.

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