Destination Features

From cultural events, festivals and religious holidays, to street markets, adventure-packed excursions, and the finest Vietnamese cuisine, there’s something for every appetite.

Our newest destination, Merida, is a vibrant and cultural city. Found in Mexico—one of Latin America’s most exciting countries—Merida was voted American Cultural Capital not once, but twice.

This post is the first in a series exploring the differences between the cities in countries where we have more than one programme. First up, Nepal.

Discover how Sri Lankans celebrate the New Year!

Cambodia is the place to go for ancient vine-clad temples, ornate Buddhist iconography, and gorgeous beaches. Welcome to Southeast Asia at its finest.

We’ve got an exciting new nursing specialism opening up in Ghana! Learning Disability Nursing is an emerging discipline in the developing world, providing ample learning opportunities for those studying this stream of Nursing.

We weigh up the increasing trend of taking medical electives abroad...

However you plan on choosing, the decision comes down to more than just cost. We took a closer look things you need to take into account when deciding, from ethics to safety and security.

If you plan on choosing your elective destination on the beaches alone, you’re doing it wrong.

Professional herbalists, village healers, and soothsayers alike tend to be collectively identified under the controversial title of ‘Witch-Doctor’ in Africa, and are a major part of African healthcare. In this post we take a closer look at the differences between them, and why they are a popular alternative to Western medicine.