If you have an interest in The Lord of the Rings and you want a unique experience in Wellington, New Zealand, then this is the tour for you. This great day tour from Wellington Rover visits locations in and around greater Wellington that were used during the filming of The Lord of the Rings movies. [...]

Some of the best international experiences are the ones furthest off of the beaten track. The following is an account of a traditional Shinto festival that I got to take part in as a member of a very prestigious martial art school in rural Japan. The names have been omitted because I have been unable [...]

Chris has traveled the globe extensively and has lived, studied and worked abroad in such locations as London, Sydney and Skiathos, Greece. In the past, Chris has worked as a travel advisor for a student travel company and as an international programs coordinator at Pepperdine University. FAVORITE OFF THE BEATEN PATH DESTINATION: Kaş, Turkey….because you [...]

Instead of simply taking something away when you travel, why not give something back? There’s no better cultural immersion than to work side by side with locals. The bonus is that you may find you take more away from your travel experience than ever before. One of our favorite volunteer trips is Project Peru. This [...]