The world-famous Table Mountain is the centerpiece for the city of Cape Town and the main attraction in the Table Mountain National Park.  With a height of 1,086 meters, this […]

Millard Fuller believed that, “We have the know-how in the world to house everyone. We have the resources in the world to house everyone. All that’s missing is the will […]

Enjoy a magical evening of star gazing in the Kirstenbosch National  Botanical Gardens, which sprawl over 560 hectares (1,383 acres) on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.  Experience the gardens […]

Townships in South Africa came about as a result of apartheid city-planning policies, which excluded ‘non-white’ people from living in the suburbs of the city. They were forcibly moved to […]

The Breede River originates in the Great Hex River Mountains and winds its way through beautiful green valleys, picturesque vineyards and quaint little towns such as Worcester, Robertson and Bonnievale […]

During your Robben Island trip, an ex-political prisoner will take you on a guided walking tour of the Maximum Security Prison where Nelson Mandela, among others, was incarcerated during South […]

During this scenically beautiful adventure, you will get to partake in a safari experience which involves learning and becoming familiar with one of Africa’s most stately, intelligent mammals – the […]

A wonderful way to connect with people and their culture is by listening to their music; this practicum provides just that opportunity.  Cape Town Jazz is a unique mix of […]

Lion’s Head is a beautiful rocky peak that lies between Table Mountain and Signal Hill and forms part of the dramatic backdrop to the city of Cape Town.  Its name […]

Travel one-hour south of Barcelona to Tarragona, whose origins go back to the first presence of Rome in the Iberian Peninsula around 218 BC.  Enter the city through the remains […]

Travel to Figueres, a small city on the Mediterranean 90 minutes north of Barcelona, for a visit to the birthplace of artist Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) and the Dalí Theatre-Museum, which […]

Madrid is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.  After decades of totalitarian repression under Franco, Madrid’s youth burst out in a vigorous, joyful manner during the 1980s, and they have […]

No visit to Barcelona is complete without the opportunity to experience the beautiful display of colorful costumes, intriguing music, and unique dance style of flamenco.  The heel stamping (Taconeo), the […]

At first glance, Barcelona is a city with charming streets, bustling with people and full of life.  A closer look reveals its large selection of modernist architecture.  Barcelona’s geographic location […]

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat, a breathtakingly beautiful Benedictine monk retreat about one hour northwest of the city.  This trip is not to be missed, as many visitors call this […]