From the days of Chaucer to the modern era, the British have been behind advances in economics, medicine, science and the humanities that have benefited the world at large. Their influence on society ...

A once relatively uninhabited and chiefly underdeveloped location, Singapore has emerged as one of the world’s most prosperous countries. It is a financial center, an achievement in urban planning, ...

For adventurers, the famous lost Incan city of Machu Picchu is a mecca. But Peru is more than Machu Picchu. It is a treasure trove of other pre-Columbian ruins, a biodiverse land from the peaks of the...

Once simply called “the Gold Coast,” Ghana’s natural resources and slave trade made it an economic hub of Africa in the 15th century. Centuries later, it became the first sub-Saharan African cou...

Germany is the nation that gave the world Einstein, Beethoven, Martin Luther, and Johannes Gutenberg. It is also a country laden with the legacy of Nazi Germany and the Cold War. Today’s Germany is ...

A charming countryside, fashionable cities, food and wine—France comes by its rank as the world’s most popular destination honestly. Its incredible history spanning thousands of years has inspired...

The words Costa Rica translate to mean “Rich Coast.” They are also an apt description of the rich opportunities for custom university travel to Costa Rica. This nation is home to vibrant rainfores...

The word “big” fits China on many levels: its landmass, population and storied history all rank among the largest/longest in the world. It is an essential piece of today’s geopolitical puzzle fo...

Always rich in art, literature, music and history, today’s Chile has emerged as a regional and international leader with a reputation as one of the most stable democratic nations in the region and ...

In many ways, Brazil feels like a nation on a precipice. It is blessed with generous natural resources and more unique plant and animal species than any country in the world. Explore its assets and ch...