Have you ever heard of Unguja and Pemba? These two incredible islands, surrounded by a myriad of islets, form the famous Zanzibar Archipelago, situated off the coast of Tanzania, which is part of the East African coast. With the status of semi-autonomous state, the islands are separated from the continent by the Zanzibar Channel. Its capital, Stone Town, besides being the birthplace of Freddie Mercury (1946-1991), singer in the band Queen, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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If you’ve always dreamed of studying in the United States, here’s your chance. And, best of all, with a scholarship of up to 100% for a two-week exchange in the University of Akron, a public research institution in Akron, Ohio. To apply for a place at the University – which is well ranked among the best universities in the world – you must be a graduate or graduating student, over 18 years old, with advanced English and belonging to the target audience of the courses offered in the exchange. All you need to do is fill in your application form up to March 10th at LAIOB Experience, a company active in executive education.

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Silence, closeness to nature, and freezing temperatures: for some, obstacles, for others, the ideal trip. For the latter group, Paradise Bay, in Antarctica – the world’s coldest continent – is an excellent alternative holiday destination. All the charms of the freezing waters of the South Pole attract several cruises through the region for the contemplation of walls of ice and exuberant landscapes.

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If you’re over 30 years old, and you think exchanges are only for youngsters, we have good news: there’s a tendency towards supply- and- demand for those who have lived for more than three decades. That’s what is indicated by a research conducted by the Brazilian Educational and Language Travel Association (Belta) on the demand by adults for language courses. According to the study, lately there has been a 30% increase relative to the demand for exchanges among people from 30 to 60 years old wishing to improve a second language, a major requirement in an increasingly competitive work market.

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