The past couple of months have been challenging for the world. The new novel coronavirus, first detected in December with an outbreak in the Wuhan Province of China, in now confirmed over 60 locations internationally (as of March 2nd, 2020) and recently a widespread outbreak in Europe has become a troubling trend. This virus, now known as COVID-19.

The educational impact that travel contributes to teachers and students goes beyond the classroom. Educators, administrators and faculty from schools around the nation extend their lessons abroad and work with EdOdyssey to develop custom programs that create holistic and enriching learning experiences that best fit their needs. 

With over 1600 square miles, Lima is one of the most important cities in Peru and is the place you will be staying during your study abroad experience. For the days you have spare time and want to explore without worrying about how much you will spend, we’d like to show you a few things you can do and places you can visit without going over budget. 

Traveling can be great fun, but it can also put a strain on ourselves. Sometimes, we over-extend ourselves, sacrifice sleep, and even get sick because we’re pushing ourselves too hard. When we compromise our bodies, we can end up feeling off balance! How can you be proactive to avoid some of these issues from happening? 

Canadian cuisine has been around for over 150 years and you’ll see how traditional dishes can vary depending on cultural influence from coast to coast! From French-Canadian influences in Quebec to more a Euro-Jewish heavy influence in Montreal, you’ll gain a sense of how culture and local staples intertwine across Canada.  

As the new year begins and winter comes to an end, there is much to look forward to! Specifically, February is a celebratory time for citizens of Italy. While Christmas celebrations come to a close, major celebrations quickly follow and are held throughout this special country.