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Experience the Work of Shakespeare in London’s Globe Theatre 27 Aug 2013 | 12:01 am
I have been away for a couple of months and have spent a lot of that time touring. I was recently lucky enough to lead EF’s AP English Literature trip, a really great tour which not only offers the po...
Why the World Needs the Internet 23 Aug 2013 | 06:19 pm
By now most of you have probably read that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has teamed up with Ericsson, MediaTek, Nokia, Opera, Qualcomm and Samsung in an effort to help provide internet accessibilit...
French Language Immersion 101 23 Aug 2013 | 12:15 am
One of the most crucial elements of experiencing another culture is learning the language. Language immersion is a fantastic way to maximize the cultural value of a tour, by putting yourself in a comp...
Must-Have Foods Abroad 21 Aug 2013 | 11:20 pm
An integral part of traveling is experiencing the culture- more specifically, the culinary culture. Sure, we all want to try the pizza but what foods in Italy are the locals suggesting? When traveling...
Experiential Learning Curriculums Built for Student Travel 21 Aug 2013 | 04:58 am
When recruiting students to travel, Group Leaders use a variety of different words to describe the travel experience: adventurous, exciting, or even life changing. When working to gain the trust of pa...
Global Citizenship in the 21st Century 19 Aug 2013 | 11:27 pm
In recent years, the development of new technologies and the growth of social media sites have helped rapidly progress the globalization movement. The impact of this growing phenomenon on higher educa...
EF Tours Photobombs Away Winner: Encampment K – 12 School 17 Aug 2013 | 01:21 am
Over a month ago we challenged you with an EF Tours photo contest like no other. We weren’t interested in seeing beautiful shots of Big Ben or Piccadilly Circus. We actually wanted to see the exact op...
Off the Map Student Trips to London 16 Aug 2013 | 01:28 am
London, a celebrated cultural capital and the largest urban zone in the European Union, is the definitive jumping-off point for Americans traveling abroad. With a population of over 8 million, as well...
Live From Rome! On the Move with EF 15 Aug 2013 | 12:49 am
There’s no “one way” to experience Rome. Whatever path you choose—a culinary route of Tuscan flavors, a historical passageway toward architectural gems, or an exploratory step in Renaissance art—all r...
Preserving the World’s Most Iconic Stadiums 14 Aug 2013 | 01:41 am
The Roman Colosseum I recently read an article in The Guardian that Rome had closed roads surrounding the Colosseum in order to help preserve its structure. Over the years, vibrations and air polluti...
