Here’s what to expect on a Beyond the Beaten Path tour
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Local expertise
Our global presence means that we offer curated experiences that are authentic to each of our off-the-beaten-path travel destinations.
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Authentic experiences
Students dive deeper on our off-the-beaten-path tours, from sampling fresh olive oil at a family farm in Italy to seeing sheepdogs at work in Ireland.
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Self-exploration
Through meaningful connections with local cultures, students will discover more about the world—and learn more about themselves in the process.
What’s beyond the beaten path?
Tales from our tours
![An image of EF Group Leader Natalie sitting in her science classroom after she talked about how traveling with EF provides inspiration for students](http://media.eftours.com/~/media/images/etus/collections/off-the-beaten-path/blog/off-the-beaten-path-travel-destinations-blog-hero-desktop.webp)
Some who wander are found
Despite teaching in a small, rural school, Ryan is a wandering traveler—and he encourages his students to be just as restless.
![Photo of an eclectic, colorful, and abstract installation of street art, an example of the cultural experiences students will have when they break free from museums on our off-the-beaten-path tours.](http://media.eftours.com/~/media/Images/ETUS/collections/off-the-beaten-path/blog/off-the-beaten-path-travel-destinations-street-art-blog-desktop.webp)
Experience art in your own backyard
Art is limitless. So, this teacher’s street art lesson plan breaks free from a museum’s constraints.
![Picture of a mural honoring fado music, which travelers on our off-the-beaten-path tour to Portugal will hear for themselves.](http://media.eftours.com/~/media/Images/ETUS/collections/off-the-beaten-path/blog/off-the-beaten-path-travel-destinations-fado-blog-desktop.webp)
Falling in love with fado
Discover the history of fado music to understand why this 200-year-old sound stays vibrant after all these years.
![Aerial view of the colorful foods served by street vendors in Thailand, where tasting the local cuisine is an essential part of our off-the-beaten-path tour.](http://media.eftours.com/~/media/Images/ETUS/collections/off-the-beaten-path/blog/off-the-beaten-path-travel-destinations-sweetspicy-blog-desktop.webp)
Sweet, spicy, and savory all over
Often, the best way to experience a culture is to taste it. This Thailand street food photo essay is the next best thing.
How it works
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Building your team
It starts with your Tour Consultant, an expert on schools in your area who’s laser-focused on you and your students’ growth.
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Choosing the perfect tour
We work with you one-on-one to find the perfect itinerary for the needs of your group.
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Spreading the word
When it comes to signing up students and getting them excited, we’ve got plenty of tips.