South America
EF’s Service Learning Innovations
There is a lot of discussion these days about creating an interconnected, globally competent generation, so it’s no surprise that the service learning movement is burgeoning. Faced with a variety of interactive and immersive experiences, discerning travelers wonder what service learning is, exactly, and why so many diverse programs are popping up all over the Read more…
Celebrating Birthday Traditions Around the World
Every day on tour is memorable. But if a traveler’s birthday happens to fall during their time abroad, that’s especially true. Being able to celebrate your birthday in a city like Paris, Rome, Barcelona or Beijing—with many of your friends right there by your side—is an experience not to be forgotten. On my first EF Read more…
Peru: A Lesson in Happiness
Peru is a place I never thought I would see. Or as some might say, it wasn’t on my “list.” However in 2007 I had the chance to go to Peru with EF Tours. I figured it was my chance to go to South America, so I might as well go. How many people can Read more…
My Galapagos Islands Experience
Well traveled student, Cassandra Lund, writes about her experiences on her recent EF tour of the Galapagos Islands. Capturing the Chimborazo Volcano The beautiful Chimborazo volcano overlooked the whole city of Riobamba. This picture was actually taken from the roof of our hotel! We had the perfect view of this amazing volcano and members of our group Read more…
Discovering Costa Rica with an Experienced EF Traveler
Cassandra Lund has traveled on more than fifteen EF tours and has more planned through 2013. Lund is a magazine journalism major at Temple University in Philadelphia, and she hopes to write for a travel magazine after her graduation in 2012. Here, she writes about her experiences on her recent EF tour of Costa Rica. Read more…
