Video guide to Bilbao, Spain

If you wish to experience one of Europe’s most cutting-edge cities, visiting Bilbao seems to be a must do! Bilbao, Spain’s tenth largest city, with a population of over 350,000, is located on the northern coast of the country, and is part of the Basque region.

With a yearly temperature average of over 14 degrees Celsius, the best time of the year to visit this incredibly modern city is usually between April and October, where the weather is very pleasant and rain fall is low.

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Video guide to Paris, France

Whether you are passionate about museums, monuments, cuisine shopping or strolling, Paris will definitely offer what you need thanks to its classy and authentic French atmosphere! One of the world’s most popular cities, Paris showcases an impressive range of historical and emblematic monuments; all gathered within the centre of the city intra muros (within the walls).

There is no need to describe the grandeur of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, both located close to the Champs Elysées and both world renowned symbols of France and its rich history.

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Video guide to Aix en Provence, France

Aix en Provence is the emblematic centre of the charismatic Provence region. Enjoy a mild climate all year long; discover wild landscapes and traditional villages!

Located in the south of France, Aix en Provence is unquestionably a paradise for those who are seeking a traditional and authentic atmosphere. Actually, the city has managed to maintain its tranquillity while combining modernism, coexisting in harmony with each other.

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Experiencing Mexico- in Guadalajara!

As much as there is to see in Mexico- one place you definitely should not miss is Guadalajara! The second largest metropolis of the country and capital of the province Jalisco offers an incredible diversity of experiences of all kinds and therefore is the perfect place to become fully immersed into Mexican culture and the Spanish language!

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Video guide to Hamburg, Germany

Germany’s northernmost metropolis offers a beautiful historic centre which was influenced by the hanseatic seafarers. A highlight is the harbour and the famous “Speicherstadt” – the largest storage warehouse complex (with  in the world! Besides all these amazing sights in Hamburg you can enjoy a vibrant nightlife, a laid-back culture, a modern life style by the sea.

This video, from the Hamburg tourist board, will give you a virtual city tour – a perfect base to explore Hamburg yourself! The video will show that Hamburg isn’t just a pretty seaport city but also an international melting pot. You will find a perfect mix of historic buildings, parks and lakes and the best nightlife district – the “Reeperbahn”!

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Video guide to Annecy, France

Annecy enjoys a truly special European location at the footsteps of the French Alps! Visiting this area during any season is blissful thanks to its sunny summer weather and abundance of snow in winter. You will also be amazed by the local cuisine, and its many Savoyard dishes which are often based on cheese.

This video, from the Annecy Tourist board, gives you an impressive overview of the famous landmarks in Annecy including the lake and its crystal blue freshwater, the “Mont du Parmelan” and its breathtaking view of Annecy and its surroundings, together with the old town. This is an entirely preserved jewel of the region’s history, which will transport you back in time!

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New School – St Julian’s Bay

English is always a very popular language to learn, especially as it continues to be the language of international business. It is for this reason that we offer a wide range of English language locations, including the UK, Canada, Australia and the USA. One of our most popular options is Malta and it is not hard to see why!

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A tour in Tours

Located in the central region of France, Tours is a well preserved jewel of French History. The “City of art and history” was the capital of the French Kingdom in the 15th and 16th century. Tours is crossed by the Loire River, a place that has been sparking numerous artists’ inspirations throughout the times. Tours is also famous for its “art de vivre” (art of living) thanks to the architecture of its many magnificent monuments, its mild climate (important for wine production), as well as its world-renowned gastronomy.

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Festivals, holidays and events

As the world looks towards the world cup in Brazil we also take a look at other major events and festivals coming up this summer. If these fascinating destinations are still not on your list, then don’t forget that we offer in-country language courses in 13 different languages and an incredible 159 cities!

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Experiencing French life in Rouen

Rouen, the capital of Normandy, is most notable for being the place where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake! However, the city has so much more to offer than medieval history.

In 2013, Rouen celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Armada and millions of visitors to come and admire the 50 ships sailing from all over the world. People had the amazing opportunity to get onboard several of these ships and have a tour around them. The festivities also included fireworks as well as free concerts of French and international artists such as Mika!

Whether you are into sports, history or shopping, Rouen certainly has something in store for you! The city has two shopping centres, one on each side of the river Seine. In the South, you will find the Centre Commercial Saint-Sever which hosts most of the high-street brands whereas in the North, Les Docks 76 offers less common shops and boutiques.

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