Crystal, Student ( Age 16 ), South Island School

“This trip was truly the best trip I have ever had in my life so far and it was truly a cultural, life changing experience so I just want to thank you for this amazing trip!”

Kieran Ryan, Teacher,  South Island School

“I thought you might appreciate this message ( see right ) from one of the students who went on the trip. I know they don’t always show it, but they truly did have a  fantastic, valuable experience and I think the credit for that belongs solely to your company. So, thanks for all your hard work and I hope we can work with your company again in the future.”

Emma, Student, Age 14

“Our trip to Hakka was a very unique trip, in which I’ve learnt so much about a culture that I had never even heard of. We had learnt how people live, and even got to experience this culture first hand.”

Doug Kane, IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, South Island School

“This trip proves a fantastic range of learning experiences set against a stunning cultural backdrop. Highly recommended.”

Alvina, Student, Age 16

“This trip not only broadened my experiences and view, but also changed the way I looked at other cultures. Before I went to Xiamen, I hadn’t realised how lucky were to have such a good education for granted – I now know that people in other places don’t have access to food schooling, and feel really happy I could help them with their English. Experiencing the village life first hand was an unforgettable cultural experience too and I’d love to go on another trip like this.”

King, Student, Age 14

“It was unique as it was my first time teaching children. The bond I created with the children and the memories would most likely stay with me until I die. This trip allowed me to experience being a teacher and I am ever so grateful to have joined this trip.”

Shirley, Student, Age 16

“This may be cliché, but I have to say that this trip was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Teaching the local Hakka students for me was certainly the highlight of the trip. I had a spectacular time with them. The Tulou sites were fascinating, exposing us to parts of Hakka culture and history. The views were absolutely breath-taking! I loved the integrated biking expedition: you can never bike like that in HK!”

Danni Li, Teacher, South Island School

"It’s an excellent trip.  It will be an unforgettable experience for the students.  Some activity for students to explore the areas / places to make them active than being a passive listener would be more meaningful."

Fiona Chiu, Student, Age 12

"The Xiamen trip was extremely meaningful to me as it gave me a chance to connect with the culture: Visiting tulous, weaving and picking persimmons.  We also challenged ourselves physically by exploring the region by bike and going on bikes.  Lastly, the teaching experience and communal experience with the local family was unique and special, something that I will remember for a long time."

Helena, Student, Age 13

"I think that this trip is very unique because in just one week I learn so much, not only facts from the past but by observing I understand a lot more about the culture, life styles and religions in China.  Also, I think it is so special because we spend half of the trip experiencing how the countryside is like and the other half spending it by going to the city and museums.  By doing and learning meaningful things in both places, I am able to compare them, countryside life and culture and city life culture.  After comparing, I found the beauty of China a big country that has very different life styles in one place, which should be understandable, respect and learn."

Renna, Student, Age 16

“Before the trip, I view Germans as uneasy-going nation. They were divided into eastern and western Germany before 1990 so I considered German as stubborn people. After this interflow tour, I found that they are nice and easy-going. In the site visits, they explained every detail clearly to us.”

Ben, Student, Age 19

“A trip that not just about the history. Art also combined into this trip. While we were visiting the history sites, we could also feel the sense of Europeans.”

Brandon Leung, Student

“In my opinion, I think that this trip is unique because it not only teaches you the history and culture of Europe, I enjoyed it really much, especially the part where we had fun, needed to have teamwork and playing the exploring game and playing the exciting ride.  I would highly recommend this trip to any new DBS students because its experience is much more different and unique than other trips.”

Student, Age 15

“It was an educational & unforgettable tour. I learnt a lot of new knowledge that couldn’t be found in our books. We had many special experience such as the home visit which was very unique and memorable.”

Marco Lee, Student, Age 11

“I learnt more European culture of art, emperors and fossils.  This trip is so unique by it is 14 days and there are 4 stops, this is the unique part.  Even with these little days, my knowledge of European culture turned from 0% to 89%!!”

Darren, Student, Age 11

“In this trip, you can learn about many different building styles in the history of Europe, and also ride in a summer bobsleigh and mountain carts.  You will visit unique and beautiful churches such as the Bone Church and Gothic churches.  To finish off the trip, you will go the Prater Amusement Park and experience amazing rides.”

Student, Age 12

“This trip overall was one of the most extraordinary trips I’ve been to so long! The stuff we learned along with what we did really made this trip worth every penny / cent / dime. Definitely worth taking a look at the trip to the orphanage and school were amazing. Children might not have contributed but we tried our very best and got everything to work in the end.”

Student, Age 13

“The trip to Malacca was just fantastic, it wasn’t just any normal trip. It was a trip filled with culture, history and reasons. The trip can expand your understanding and it can change your character.”

Student, Age 12

“Throughout the trip we were able to discover history, culture and skills which could be used in the near future. The food we were able to eat was very unique and cultural. In the orphanage, we were even able to experience hands-on (literally) traditional Indian style.”

Yin Kiu, Student, Age 15

“I like this tour because of the passion of the tutor and the home stay family. I really enjoy homestay, it also change my core value. I now really like the village life in Malaysia, because it’s simple. I love Bachi (uncle), Machi (Aunte) in my host very much. Excellent Tour!!”

 Student, Age 13

“This trip is unique in style and structure because you get to experience the rural culture of the city and you really get to feel the way of living in the olden days.”

Syrita Nicholas, Teacher, South Island School

"Both Andrew, Camy and Lisa worked well to deal with the changes in the itinerary.  The alternative school was a real success and they were very welcoming to us and the students."

Ken Chan, Teacher, HKBUAS Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School

"Local guide is kind taking good care of students.  With the trip leader, every little change of the time table is discussed with teacher in charge.  We make a very good communication as a team."

Gloria Wong, Parent, HKBUAS Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School

"Our kids who have born and grown up in well-developed city – Hong Kong.  They never can recognize how lucky they are.  This trip brought them to see the other part of the world with less lucky people, tropical, rainforest and different nations 80 as to widen their vision."

Apple, Age 16

"It is a really unique trip because we really made a difference to people in Malaka by doing community service.  In addition to that we had wonderful food and thus trip covered a lot of CAS for IB.  I’m sure I would like to come again soon."

Ian Lo, Age 16

"I really enjoyed being able to experience the unique local where personally.  Teaching English and learning (and speaking) basic Malay was a lot of fun and allowed me to develop myself as a person and learn to collaborate with different people."

Mason Lee, Age 16

"This trip really opened my mind in terms of thinking from other people’s perspectives (in relation to culture), and how a lot of important historial events occurred in Melaka.  Also, this trip taught me how to adopt to different situations, becoming a teacher from a student, and how to appreciate life in being myself."

Natalie, Age 11

"This trip is different with other trips like Australia and Germany, because it is a really big challenge compared to others.  It is fun, attractive and louds of things that we can learn.  If next time I have a chance again I will come and continue looking at the different cultures."

Tse Tze Yu, Age 11

"It’s a valuable trip, because you will never go to Melaka with your parents in the holiday.  Secondly you can know more about their religions or the way of life.  Third, you will know how important is the communication of your teammates.  So that I think you could learn many things about Melaka and your life."

Bella Leung, Age 11

"During the Melaka trip, it was fun and the activities were challenging.  I had learnt many things, such as exploring the colonial districts mode deserts and more.  The most unique thing is the old town photo taking, because I can learn more things through it.  Hope I can have another trip like this."

Dora H Shek, Age 15

"Malaysia is totally a new place for me before I oin this trip.  However, after the trip, I learnt more about this special place, which have a similar history with Hong Kong as a colony of other country.  In the trip, the tour guide emphasize on the learning activities that tightly related to economic, cultural and social aspect of developments in Melaka, such focus of learning target and clear guidance can help us to understand easier and think deeper."

Chairco Chu, Age 16

"I think the unique place in this trip is that we can learn the culture comparison deeply.  We can learn about how different culture are and know what colonization affect.  This trip creates a lot of valuable memory for me and my classmate, I’m glad with this."

Vgan Tsz Chun John, Age 15

"We can see different culture integrated just in one small place, we can interact with different people and enhance our communication skills, we can learn about the history of Melaka and its relationship with China.  These have widen me horizon and have raised my awareness of being a global citizen."

S.Kripalani, Humanity Teacher, South Island School

“I found the Xi’an trip very stimulating personally and I know the kids found it very rewarding in terms of the opportunity to form relationships with the local students. The kids had a smile on their face throughout and that was an invaluable thing.”

Moneer, Robert and Qi, Teachers, Kellett School

“Thank you to your company for organizing this wonderful trip, especially Helen for her help and care. All students enjoyed the trip very much and we received a lot of positive feedback from students and parents.”

Aleric Yim, Student, Age 14

“II think the idea of the workbook really new and fun. It helps us learn and it makes compete with other teams, which is a really good thing. Also, I like all the group activities we had, for an example the Muslim Quarter orienteering game.”

Ayden, Student, Age 16

“I like how it gives us the opportunity to learn more about Xi’an’s culture and history in an age appropriate and interactive way. This engages students and gets them interested, if not already. Also, it gives students an inside look on teaching, and also helps us to make friends. I didn’t know anyone a the start of the trip and had no confidence, but now it’s the opposite.  ”

Clara, Student, Age 15

“I think that this trip was a very good experience, and I have gained a lot of confidence in my speaking and writing. We were able to experience ancient and modern Chinese culture in one trip.”

Daniel, Student, Age 14

“Although I have visited Xi'an for four times before, this trip was completely different from them. Not only we have visited some famous sites in Xi'an, We have been to many different  interesting places where we could have learn many things from China.”  

Sanders William, Teacher, Creative Secondary School

"They have been amazing.  Our trip leader was able to step in and help us when needed, also they lead activities in a very efficient and engaging manner.  I am very happy with everything.  Great job, thank you."

Sarah, Age 15

"This was an interesting, fun and amazing trip to Xian.  The food and choice of restaurants, allowed us to experience traditional cuisine.  Our local guide provided us with lots of history and stories from the past, this helped me experience Xian culture even better.  I value this knowledge because then I can reflect on it in the future, to remember how the oldest city in China lived."

Kaitlyn Zhang, Age 13

"Every aspect of this trip was unique.  From the guides to the activities to the food, everything was wonderful.  The guides were patient and delivered in depth information to us in a funny and engaging way.  The activities were really enjoyable, and each one was filled with surprises.  Overall, I loved this trip!!!"

Monique So, Age 16

"This trip was definitely an eye-opening experience.  The rich and interesting culture that Xian city withholds is amazing, and being able to experience it is a great opportunity teaching kids allowed me to develop new creative skills as well as patience.  The local food is one of the highlights."

Nicole Chong, Age 13

"There are a lot of activities, but some of them are really special that people can hardly have that experience in their life.  I really treasure this trip because I know that in the future, I won’t have a lot of chance to go to school trip with my classmates, especially when this trip has a lot of interesting and rare activities.  Overall, I feel grateful to have a great experience."

Mumtahina Maksud, Age 13

"The trip was very fun.  We learnt a lot of things in a period of five days.  The trip included both modern and historical sites and was very relevant to the place we went.  We learnt about 3 dynasties in the space at 5 days.  The explanation for everything was short and reverse so it did not bore us but made us more engaged.  The trip leaders are really nice.  The check if everything is okay and if we have any questions so the can help us.  The workbook and stamp system made us more competitive so we were thoroughly engaged with the activities.  Overall, the trip was really nice and fun. I hope to join it again."

Student, Age 16

“Special workbooks and booklets are prepared for us. The booklets provide us with the background information about different religion, races, facilities of Singapore. The workbooks have many various tasks which give us a direction an guide us to wander around Singapore. The whole trip is educational.”

Sarah Tse, Student, Age 16

“This trip included many behind-the-scenes tours, making the destinations / sites extra special and will even motivate students to learn more. ... I found this  very unique and not often found in school tours, so i am very grateful for such a fruitful and special trip.”

Student, Age 16

“This trip let me experienced something that we can’t do if we’re just a visitor to Singapore, this experience let me learnt a lot and I treasured it. I can’t have this opportunity if I am not a member fo this study tour, so I’m lucky and glad that I joined and have this unforgettable opportunity. ”

Shannon Junice Chung, Age 14

“The uniqueness of this trip was we could try a lot things that we can’t do when we visit them with our parents. For examples, like the experience in Bird Park. Those experience were really special and unforgettable.”

 Student, Age 16

“The most unique point of this trip is that we can visit and interview many different kinds of people, such as the Indians and Malay people.  From those interviews, we can enrich ourselves with different cultures and enhances our communication skills.

Samantha, Teacher, Kau Yan School

"The trip is full of cultural exploration. Students can explore the heritage of Singapore during site visit. It was a good experience for students to have interaction with local people and different races.  Students can learn mutual respect to other cultures."

Lee Man Ping Flora, Teacher, Hilary Primary School

"The exploration programme helped a lot for students to learn and cooperate with group mates.  It is a key to independent learn and good experience to learn communicate with others.  It’s also an excellent experience to learn how to embrace multi-cultural society and how to respect and cooperate with people from different countries as an global citizen."

Anushkap, Age 14

"This trip not only has guides giving information, but also explorations that allow us to learn ourselves.  We’ve also taken to the Incineration Plant where not many other tours go.  This trip has informed me about problems Singapore has faced and about its cultural diversity and identity.  I’ve also tasted Peranakan cuisine that I never would have tried if I weren’t go for this trip."

Cameron Lin, Age 16

"When you live in Singapore you feel like you know everything and that a trip in and around Singapore is useless, but with tour guides, this passionate and knowledgeable, they make it seem like a whole new country with all the information and activities (that you wouldn’t do) they provide."

Jinsiang Ong, Age 17

"This trip was very unique because it gave students access to exclusive places, such as the Incineration Plant that most tourists would not be able to visit.  This trip also has very knowledgeable tour guides that educate us so that we can learn without forgetting.  This trip is of value to me because it makes me realize the importance of Singapore culture.  Singapore is modernizing at a rapid pace and it is important to remember the foundation of Singapore."

Sille Thrane, Age 15

"I really enjoyed this trip.  It was a true eye opener with everywhere we went and all the people we meet.  The tour guides were incredible and even if you think you know on one you will make friends.  I really valued the exploration, the cultures, the incineration plant, everything, kinda sad it is ending."