http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/1248_educational.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:59:41 GMT Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:59:41 GMT http://RealAdventures.com http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/1248_educational.htm 100 100 http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1210173_Bhutan-Travel-with-Medieval-Bhutan-Tours http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1210173_Bhutan-Travel-with-Medieval-Bhutan-Tours Cultural Experience Bhutan Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:11:46 Travel to Bhutan with Medieval Bhutan Tours, a government certified tour and travel company, committed to show the kingdom of Bhutan with Love and care. - US $180 Per Night
Travel to Bhutan with Medieval Bhutan Tours, a government certified tour and travel company, committed to show the kingdom of Bhutan with Love and care.



Details & Reservations: Bhutan Travel with Medieval Bhutan Tours
RealAdventures | Bhutan Cultural Experience

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1210111_Sandiego-Foundation-of-Nepal-SADFUN-Volunteers http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1210111_Sandiego-Foundation-of-Nepal-SADFUN-Volunteers Volunteer Vacation Nepal Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:11:09 The "Sandiego Foundation of Nepal (SADFUN)" is a NonGovernmental Organization dedicated towards bringing awareness among the rural people regarding education, health, environment, and developmentrelated issues. - US $397 Per Month
The "Sandiego Foundation of Nepal (SADFUN)" is a NonGovernmental Organization dedicated towards bringing awareness among the rural people regarding education, health, environment, and developmentrelated issues.


How can you help?
Please consider joining with the people of Nepal to work toward this mission by donating to SADFUN and be a contributor in this social welfare program. Our programs are funded primarily by the generosity of individual donors like you. We invite you to share in our celebration of the spirit and strength of the Nepali people. Contributions to a specific program are considered to be contributions to our total mission when particular projects are fully funded, additional donations will be used where needed most. Prior to SADFUN's involvement in education, very few girls in the rural areas attended school beyond the primary level. Today, parents are increasingly recognizing the importance of higher education for their daughters as well as their sons.

Here are some of the ways you can be a contributor in our effort

Sponsoring a child in a village school A $200 per year commitment, which will make a difference to an entire community. Your annual sponsorship pays for the child's school fees and supplies, as well as providing his/her school with muchneeded classrooms, equipment and teacher training. You will receive information on your sponsored child, and annual progress reports on the changes you've helped bring about.
Sponsoring a women's group A $350 per year commitment, which will provide training and seed money for the 2 to 3 years, it will take your group to become selfsufficient. You will receive photos and reports on your group's activities, and have the opportunity to correspond with them.
Sponsoring a child in a private school in Kathmandu Although we no longer accept new children into this program, from time to time we may be able to offer partial or full sponsorship, and we will be happy to share the stories of some of our children with you.
Here's what your contribution can do

$35 provides a ventilated stove (chulo) for a poor family in Nepal. These stoves help improve people's health by reducing the amount of smoke taken into the lungs.

$40 buys a goat for a women's group member, which increases family income and women's assets.

$55 buys material for a latrine. With community contributions of labor and materials, these latrines promote community ownership of the means for improved public health and sanitation.

$80 provides a 10 day training for a villagelevel health educator. This health educator then shares information about basic first aid, sanitation, family planning, and nutrition with all in the village.

$100 buys a water tap for several families to share. This reduces the workload of women who often have to walk up to two hours a day to fetch water for their families.

With larger amounts of money, you or a group of friends, can sponsor a women's group, or children either in Kathmandubased private schools or in village schools. Nepal is an enigmatic and wonderful country and is famous for the Himalayas, the jungles and its intriguing mix of many different people and hill tribes. In order to make your stay in Nepal as interesting and unforgettable as possible, you can go trekking and enjoy much of the amazing sceneries apart from your teaching job.

The small amount, say, the amount you normally expect to spend in your weekend may mean quite a lot for the poor people here, where the per capita income is 200 dollars.
Besides monetary donation you can help by other means as well such as you may send second hand clothes for the people and other stationeries such as pen, note books, pencils for the school children.

Whatever you might have heard about Nepal, it's probably going to be different, even from what you personally expect. Living in Nepal is not living in western territories, food is different and customs and conducts in any case. Be ready for the new, open up your mind, bring frankness and patience. And lot of films of course...

If there are still questions about topics that are not mentioned or not entirely explained, then there is no reason to hesitate and send your questions and comments.

Details & Reservations: Sandiego Foundation of Nepal (SADFUN) Volunteers
RealAdventures | Nepal Volunteer Vacation

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207102_Captain-s-Walk-Winery http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207102_Captain-s-Walk-Winery Wine Tasting Wisconsin Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:11:00 Wisconsin Educational Wine Tasting -
Wisconsin Educational Wine Tasting



Details & Reservations: Captain's Walk Winery
RealAdventures | Wisconsin Wine Tasting

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1189634_Queenstown-Wine-Trail-wine-tours-New-Zealand http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1189634_Queenstown-Wine-Trail-wine-tours-New-Zealand Wine Tasting New Zealand Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:11:52 Queenstown's original wine tour visiting boutique wineries and vineyards in New Zealand's southernmost wine region. Daily departures from Queenstown with wine and cheese tastings and superb scenery. - NZ$ 118 Per Person
Queenstown's original wine tour visiting boutique wineries and vineyards in New Zealand's southernmost wine region. Daily departures from Queenstown with wine and cheese tastings and superb scenery.



Details & Reservations: Queenstown Wine Trail wine tours New Zealand
RealAdventures | New Zealand Wine Tasting

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184719_Learn-Italian-in-Tuscany-Il-Sasso http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184719_Learn-Italian-in-Tuscany-Il-Sasso Language School Italy Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:11:30 Learn Italian in Montepulciano, Tuscany, the country of art and wine. The Italian Language school Il Sasso is recognized by the Ministry of Education and ISO 9001 certified. Since 25 years it offers courses in Italian Language, Culture, Art, cooking. - 225 Euro Per Week
Learn Italian in Montepulciano, Tuscany, the country of art and wine. The Italian Language school Il Sasso is recognized by the Ministry of Education and ISO 9001 certified. Since 25 years it offers courses in Italian Language, Culture, Art, cooking.


One of the best Italian Language Schools in Italy, Il Sasso is recognized by the Ministry of Education and ISO 9001 certified. Since 25 years it offers courses in Italian Language, Culture, Art, Wine, History, Literature and Italian for Business. The school is open all year round both for group and individual teaching. Il Sasso is in Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany, half way between Florence and Rome. It is located in a historic building in town, has 8 large, airy classrooms and a hall for conferences. There is a terrace with a lovely panoramic view as well as free Internet Point for students and free WiFi access. Il Sasso offers to its students a wide variety of afternoon activities, such as guided tours, wine, olive oil and cheese tasting, cooking lessons and walks in the countryside. Students are of every age group and come from all parts of the globe. Class sizes are from 4 to 9 students. The classes are divided into 7 levels. The principal objective of our courses is to get our students, even those in the beginner levels, to the point where they're able to communicate in Italian.
Details & Reservations: Learn Italian in Tuscany @ Il Sasso
RealAdventures | Italy Language School

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1210088_Wooden-Toys http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1210088_Wooden-Toys Art History Alabama Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:11:56 Quality childrens wooden toys. -
Quality childrens wooden toys.



Details & Reservations: Wooden Toys
RealAdventures | Alabama Art History

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156785_Learn-Spanish-on-the-Beach-Surf-and-Scuba-Dive http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156785_Learn-Spanish-on-the-Beach-Surf-and-Scuba-Dive Language School Ecuador Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:11:45 Learn Spanish on the beach! Montanita is on the lips of all travellers to Ecuador. Its simply a fantastic destination to learn Spanish. Montanita Spanish School offers you high quality Spanish courses right on the beach. - US $140 Per Week
Learn Spanish on the beach! Montanita is on the lips of all travellers to Ecuador. Its simply a fantastic destination to learn Spanish. Montanita Spanish School offers you high quality Spanish courses right on the beach.


Montanita Spanish School is located in the stunning beachside village of Montaita. We are right there, on the beach as shown on our photos!
Montanita is fantastic and our school the perfect place to Learn Spanish relax, and of course listen to the waves break. Our friendly atmosphere will make you feel at home as soon as you walk in the door. And the view will leave you open mouthed.

Our teachers are experinced native Spanish speakers. Most importantly, they are all very friendly and want you to make the most of your experience studying in Ecuador. In the afternoons you can relax at the beach, surf, scuba dive, volutneer or visit some of the many attractions nearby. Montanita is a funky fun place to stay, and is the main beach attraction for most tourists coming to Ecuador. It has world class waves, and a relaxed atmosphere. 'Montaita is on the lips of all travellers to Ecuador.

Join us as you learn Spanish. You will take home found memories, make lifetime friends, and of course improve your ability to speak and write Spanish.
Details & Reservations: Learn Spanish on the Beach, Surf and Scuba Dive!
RealAdventures | Ecuador Language School

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207356_Granada-Cooking-School-Andalusia-Spain http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207356_Granada-Cooking-School-Andalusia-Spain Cooking Schools Spain Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:11:57 For a few months each year Casa Azahar in Granada's historic quarter opens its doors for personalized cooking & wine classes to a small number of guests eager to share in the food, wine, and culture of one of Spain's most diverse & vibrant regions. - 25 Euro Per Event
For a few months each year Casa Azahar in Granada's historic quarter opens its doors for personalized cooking & wine classes to a small number of guests eager to share in the food, wine, and culture of one of Spain's most diverse & vibrant regions.


Recommended by the New York Times "perhaps you're interested in a Granadabased cookingandwine vacation package"

Guests cook with wild Mediterranean herbs gathered from behind the house, salad greens and vegetables from local markets, olives from the abudant groves, and prepare unique Mediterranean, Spehardic, and Mozarabic dishes. Guests will visit Europe's highest viticultural region, the upandcoming Vinos de la tierra Norte de Granada and meet with wine makers.

Classes are available by the hour on a fllexible schedule, NovemberApril each year.

An optional twoweek English language program can includes handson cooking and food culture sessions led by Vaughn Perret & Charles Leary, as well as guided visits to markets, vineyards, shops, and local restaurants. All cooking programs take place in the afternoons, allowing for morning Spanish classes if desired.


Details & Reservations: Granada Cooking School Andalusia Spain
RealAdventures | Spain Cooking Schools

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184619_Caribbean-Culinary-Tours-Cooking-in-Paradise http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184619_Caribbean-Culinary-Tours-Cooking-in-Paradise Cooking Schools Antigua Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:11:33 Caribbean Culinary Tours Cooking Vacation / Tour to Barbados,Antigua, St Lucia. Enjoy 7 days 6 nights of Culinary Culture and Fun, while learning the Art of Caribbean style cooking.NEW for 2010 Air Fare included (Some Restrictions Apply see rates) - US $3,999 Per Week
Caribbean Culinary Tours Cooking Vacation / Tour to Barbados,Antigua, St Lucia. Enjoy 7 days 6 nights of Culinary Culture and Fun, while learning the Art of Caribbean style cooking.NEW for 2010 Air Fare included (Some Restrictions Apply see rates)


Caribbean Culinary Tours "Cooking in Paradise"Culinary Vacation/ Tour to the Caribbean Islands of Antigua and Barbados. New for 2010 is our newly added St lucia and Bahamas tours. Join Chef Freda Gore for 7 days 6 nights of Culinary Adventure, Stay at our luxurious Island villas, enjoy exculsive rum distillery tour, local island cruise and picnic, visit to the farmers market, dining at some of the islands best local restaurants,steel band music night, while learning the art of Caribbean cooking with hands on cooking demonstrations. you will learn the art of making bajan coocoo, jerk chicken, conch fritters, grilled stuffed Cost include 6 nights 7 days accommodations at our luxurious island villa, all meals and cocktails, private tours, hands on cooking instruction, copies of all recipes, logo apron, and our" save the earth cook green'recyle tote bag
Antigua Culinary Tour Schedule

Antigua is a tropical paradise located in the leeward Island of the Caribbean. Antigua is one of the top Holiday and vacation destinations in the world, with 365 white sandy beaches. The Island has a great repertoire of Authentic local Caribbean and Antiguan dishes

We will be touring the Island of Antigua and discover its unique Culinary repertoire
The Island of Antigua has Culinary influences from the Spanish, French and the English,
you will enjoy dishes such as the pepper pot, Curried conch, Seasoned Rice, Snapper in banana leaves, and our famous Antigua Black pineapple pie.

Antigua is famous for its world renowned English Harbor five year rum which received a gold medal award in the 2005 world spirit competition held in San Francisco, ranking it as one of the best tasting Rum in the world.

Your tour will consist of
7 days of luxurious Island accommodations just minutes from the beach
hands on cooking classes
All meals including contential breakfast
Exclusive Rum distillery tour
A Local Island cruise
Visit to the local farmers market
dining at the local restaurants
Visit from a local chef
steel band music night
beach picnic
Duty free shopping

Details & Reservations: Caribbean Culinary Tours " Cooking in Paradise"
RealAdventures | Antigua Cooking Schools

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1125253_Adventure-Travel-in-the-Maya-World-Duende-Tours http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1125253_Adventure-Travel-in-the-Maya-World-Duende-Tours Archaeology Mexico Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:11:04 We have synthesized the best of ecotourism and multisport travel into tours that promote ecological awareness and personal growth through the exploration of Mayan ruins and the natural wonders of Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. - US $800 Per Week
We have synthesized the best of ecotourism and multisport travel into tours that promote ecological awareness and personal growth through the exploration of Mayan ruins and the natural wonders of Belize, Guatemala and Mexico.


Duende Tours is a highly experienced local multisport adventure travel provider of ecologically and culturallyoriented tours in the rainforest and beach areas of the Mayan World in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. As an international team of Europeans, Americans, and Latin Americans, we have been able to integrate western travel needs and quality standards into a local culture with different living standards and understandings.

What differentiates us from other tour organizations is our philosophy about adventure travel. We prefer to think of our tours as personal journeys of reflection, fun, and learning. Our tours are directed towards individuals that are looking to push their physical, educational, and cultural limits just a little further whilst off the beaten path. In other words, our tours are made for active travelers, interested not only in nature, but in the unique and stimulating learning experience of sound ecofriendly and culturallysensitive methods of travel.

Some of these adventures require a very good physical condition, while others are less demanding.
Details & Reservations: Adventure Travel in the Maya World Duende Tours
RealAdventures | Mexico Archaeology

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