Where Leisure Is Learning

In a classroom, one might be compelled to study. But they say the whole world is just a giant classroom and learning is ceaseless! While an educational trip can be to any part of the world, some cities remain all-time favourites, with an ideal mix of some of the world's best learning centres and leisure activities.

- Triya Ghosh

London

Centuries of leadership in literature, science as well as political and colonial history makes London and its surroundings one of the most attractive destinations for students from around the world, be it for pursuing their higher studies for several years or simply coming for a few days to see the places where world's most famous English authors and poets created their masterpieces or famous scientific discoveries and inventions were made.

Beyond inspiration from the campus or labs, London is also attractive as a tourism destination, with its historical landmarks like Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge or Westminster or its shopping hubs like Oxford Street, Bond Street and Mayfair. London's iconic places have merged leisure with educational tourism.

Singapore

Singapore's reputation for academic excellence extends beyond the Asiatic borders and across the world with the quality of its education system. At the same time, its recreational activities are just at par, making the tiny southeast Asian island nation an ideal hub for educational trips. Its tourist attractions like the Sentosa that is home to Universal Studios theme park or the Orchard Road and the numerous Quays makes Singapore very popular for Indian students and schools. A short-haul flight and ease of access also makes it very attractive.

Paris