Road Scholar

Highlights

• I like to spend much of the day exploring
• Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
• Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Highlights

• I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
• I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Highlights

• Camp for two nights along the Camino Real and discover the ancient Temple of the Sun with local experts
• Hike part of the “Avenue of Volcanoes” and ride pack mules along the edge of a collapsed caldera
• Delve deep into the Ecuadorean culture by exploring an organic rose farm, colorful local markets, and a Panama hat factory (which wasn’t invented in Panama!)

Highlights

• Embark on expert-led field trips to the New Hampshire countryside to learn how to identify local birds like Bald Eagles and Purple Finches
• Through expert presentations and easy walks, examine the remarkable mammals of the Monadnock region and become an observant tracker
• Discover a newfound connection to the land as you learn about the mission and process of nature conversation

Highlights

• I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
• Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
• Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

Highlights

• Meet local food producers on field trips to a few of the Northeast Kingdom’s diverse organic farming operations
• Canoe to Hosmer Point on Big Hosmer Lake beneath a canopy of vibrant fall leaves and hike to the summit of Barr Hill to experience the foliage from another angle
• Learn about the impressive recovery of Vermont’s loon population with the state’s foremost loon biologist

Highlights

• Discuss with local experts the history, settlement and cultural significance of French Canada while discovering cosmopolitan Montreal and 400-year-old Quebec City
• Join experts at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy to learn about the Bay of Fundy’s phenomenal tidal energy and visit Hopewell Rocks
• In the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, survey the maritime history of Atlantic Canada, from the age of steamships to the Royal Canadian Navy to Nova Scotia's role in the aftermath of the Titanic

Highlights

• Cycle to a chocolate museum in Strasbourg to learn about truffle production and enjoy a sweet treat
• Gain insight into the prowess of military engineer Vauban at the fortified town of Neuf-Brisach
• Board a shuttle to the historic crag-top fortress of Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg