Planning a trip to China? This new, action-packed itinerary travels from the skyscrapers of Hong Kong to Xian and to the imperial palaces of Beijing. The best part though is that the itinerary goes via the scenic Li River, vast paddy fields and beautiful limestone scenery. Is it the best of China in just 11 days?
Feedback from school groups this summer has again highlighted the incredible expertise, professionalism, care and knowledge that a well trained and experienced in-country expedition leader can bring to a trip. Sadly though, forward-thinking expedition companies that promote, train and invest in overseas leaders are being restricted in how they can promote themselves to schools. Our director, Adrian Ferraro, has spent the summer writing to key decision makers to try and get things changed.
“The month long trip to Venezuela had all the ingredients to be very special indeed and we were not disappointed…. I have led countless trips and expeditions but I would rate this as one of the very best. It was adventure tourism at its very best and is to be recommended wholeheartedly.”
Steve Brenchley from Abingdon School reports back on their recent 25 day expedition to Turkey taking in Istanbul, a 5 day trek in the Aladaglar Mountains, day walks in Capadoccia, a 5 day project, white-water rafting, sea kayaking and much more.
Fantastic feedback from our school groups who have been off on explorations over the past few weeks. With other groups off on adventures around the world, we’ll be updating things here with testimonials and case studies as they become available.
Is the LOTC Expedition Quality Badge actually benefiting student learning experiences or is it favouring a select few companies? Our highly controversial and much talked about blog on the ethics of current “best practice” within the educational expedition sector.
To celebrate the launch of our brand new website, we’re excited to announce our best ever competition. In conjunction with the tour operator EXPLORE, enter to win a trip to the Sinai Desert.
Cost Rica is an ideal destination to get hands on with geography and biology, yet it’s also a destination that is ripe for an active adventure.
Adrian Ferraro, Director at the STC, recently wrote to the Young Explorers’ Trust in response to an article in their newsletter on “Carbon Offsetting or Environmental Awareness?” amongst youth and school expeditions. We’re delighted that his reply was published in the latest edition of the YET News. Adrian’s letter is below. It’s a subject Adrian is particularly passionate about, so please feel free to get in touch if you’d like to contribute to this debate. Alternatively, you can leave a comment at the bottom of this post.
We recently saw a company advertising a school trip to China for £699 per person including flights, visas, transport, guides, food and a whole lot else besides. Wow I hear you say. Yes, ìwowî indeed!