Adventure Traveling Guide

Where better to learn Russian than in the enchanting city of St. Petersburg? Students of the Derzhavin Institute begin by taking entrance exams that help instructors place them in skill-appropriate classes. Both long- and short-term programs are available, and all immersion students are given an intensely Russian experience. Guests stay in the homes of families [...]

Students of Languages Abroad can choose between five exciting German cities as the site of their immersive language education. All courses combine oral comprehension, writing, reading and speaking with ample opportunity to explore the sights and attractions of the host city. The truly ambitious can enroll in an intensive three-month, three-city program that allows travelers [...]

Want to make pasta along with learning to speak Italian? Cactus Languages offers a number of courses throughout the country that combine foreign-language instruction with cultural enlightenment. In Verona, music fans will learn the correct pronunciation and intonation of operatic lyrics. Mornings of language classes in Florence are followed by afternoons if Italian cooking classes. [...]

For students seeking to experience French language and culture firsthand, the Language Exchange offers immersion programs in both Provence and the French-speaking island of Martinique. Caribbean-bound students can look forward to poolside classes, delicious French cuisine and exciting nightlife. Choose the south of France locale to combine language instruction with trips to local wineries, olive [...]

  Don Quijote operates schools in numerous cities throughout Spain, plus others in 10 Latin American countries. The program’s intensive courses range from one week to a full academic year and features small class sizes and immersive environments. Lessons including reading and analysis of newspaper articles, Spanish telephone conversations and watching Spanish-language films. Classroom time [...]

If the idea of spending a week in Italy learning to paint sounds like paradise, the Abruzzi Mountain Workshop just might be heaven on earth. The weeklong workshops take place in a quaint hillside village in the Abruzzi region. Artists of any skill level are welcome and will benefit from classes in drawing, painting and [...]

The Gaelic College on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada was founded in 1938 to preserve the language, arts, cultures and traditions of the Celtic people. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome from around the world to take courses on the Cape Breton campus or online. Want to master the bagpipe? You can! [...]

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Although it’s not required in all countries to rent a car, getting an international driving permit isn’t a bad idea. It provides a familiar and recognizable form of identification if you’re stopped by the police. Permits are available for $15 from the American Automobile Association (AAA).

Check insurance coverage and age restrictions before reserving a car abroad. Some credit card companies do not offer insurance for rentals in some countries, such as Jamaica and Italy. While international rental car companies may impose restrictions on older drivers. Also, some options common in the United States, such as unlimited mileage, are not always [...]