see for yourself, then bring your students.

The best way to learn about a destination is to visit it IRL. While our team will always provide lots of information and resources, there's nothing like getting those boots on the ground and getting a feel for what it will be like to bring a group. We can arrange customized, individual site inspections at any time; we also organize small group Familiarization (FAM) Trips throughout the year. Here's what we have on offer in 2026.

Dominica // March 2026

A volcanic, thus mountainous and lesser-developed island in the Caribbean, we'll make our way around the perimeter of the island in 7 days, exploring both the natural and cultural qualities of Dominica. Activities include a traditional cooking class, an indigenous village visit, hiking (for all ability levels), snorkeling, and visits with local ecological experts. Estimated $3,110 land cost per person.

Philippines // march 2026

Spend a couple of days exploring Manila, visiting with urban community NGOs and seeing cultural sites. Then take a domestic flight to Coron Island to learn about its unique land and marine ecosystems. Activities include city tours, jungle hiking, shipwreck snorkeling and/or diving, dugong watching (they're like manatees!), and observing a mangrove inlet from an elevated suspension net. Total FAM is 10 days from start to finish. Estimated $3,800 land cost per person, includes domestic airfare (not international).

Romania // March 2026

Explore the heart of Eastern Europe in 7 days, beginning in Bucharest. There will be lots of walking and exploring of historic sites, cathedrals, and markets, as well as traditional, cozy meals. Then head to Transylvania to learn about the agrarian and gypsy communities that make this region so unique. We'll touch on themes of history, religion, political science, anthropology, and cultural studies and will exchange with local university faculty. Estimated $3,600 land cost per person.

Ghana // March 2026

A great location for business, agriculture, health care, and African studies, this 8-day FAM will touch on all of the above. After touring Accra, head north to Ho and visit a local village, speaking with chiefs and learning about daily life. Tour a banana plantation, learn about tree planting and women's empowerment initiatives, tour a bead factory, visit the Cape Coast Slave Castle Museum, and exchange with faculty at the University of Cape Coast. Estimated $2,195 land cost per person.

Panama // august 2026

Often overlooked to Costa Rica, Panama is a short flight away and offers both urban and natural experiences applicable to a variety of subjects. In this 6-day FAM, we'll visit Barro Colorado Island and observe the work being done at the Smithsonian Research Institute; spend a day in an indigenous Embera village, joining the community for lunch; explore El Valle de Anton through hiking, bathing in hot springs, visiting a butterfly nursery and local market; and of course, visit the Panama Canal and learn about its impact on the social, financial, and natural worlds of Panama. Estimated $2,570 land cost per person.

Copenhagen // august 2026

Perhaps one of the best examples of urban sustainability, Copenhagen is a model for green living in Europe. This 5-day FAM will explore how Copenhagen-dwellers thoughtfully design their buildings, green spaces, food systems, and public areas with the future in mind. Visits include Tivoli Gardens, Copenhill Summit, urban and rooftop farms and sustainable restaurants, and participants will ride bikes, kayaks, hike, and walk. A lot! Estimated $2,570 land cost per person.

Armenia // October 2026

Based in and around Yerevan, this 5-day FAM will include visits to cultural and UNESCO heritage sites, exchange with local university faculty, tour an ecological/agricultural center, a lavash-baking workshop, visit to a Red Deer conservation park, and spending an afternoon with a vibrant art and social enterprise in Yerevan. Very off the beaten path, Armenia has a rich and welcoming culture and is extremely affordable. Estimated $1,600 land cost per person.

Turkey // October 2026

This 7-day FAM begins in Istanbul and has a strong sustainability focus. Participants will visit zero-waste municipal initiatives, local markets, sustainability offices, wind farms, historic villages, tour a geothermal plant, meet with a women's cooperative, discuss sustainable tourism at the site of ancient Ephesus, and visit the gorgeous, coastal Dilek Peninsula & National Park, departing out of Izmir. Estimated $1,010 per person with potential flight credit.

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