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We love bringing back little parts of the visited... *( read )* Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [China](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/china), [Costa Rica](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/costa-rica), ![](https://blog.prometour.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lori.jpg) By [Lori Hammerschmidt](https://blog.prometour.com/author/lori-hammerschmidt) On January 21, 2020 ## [The Mystery of Machu Picchu (Lesson Plan Included)](https://blog.prometour.com/the-mystery-of-machu-picchu) Named one of the seven wonders of the world in 2007, today Machu Picchu receives up to 1 million visitors annually. Some people... *( read )* Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [Peru](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/peru), [History](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/history), ![](https://blog.prometour.com/hubfs/Rounded-Prometour-Logo.png) By [Prométour](https://blog.prometour.com/author/prométour) On December 10, 2019 ## [The Mystery of the New Salamanca Cathedral (Lesson Plan Included)](https://blog.prometour.com/the-mystery-of-the-new-salamanca-cathedral-lesson-plan-included) At first glance the New Cathedral of Salamanca (Catedral Nueva de Salamanca) resembles any other impressive Spanish cathedral.... *( read )* Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [Spain](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/spain), [Culture](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/culture), ![](https://blog.prometour.com/hubfs/Rounded-Prometour-Logo.png) By [Prométour](https://blog.prometour.com/author/prométour) On November 28, 2019 ## [Amazing Places In Your Own Backyard](https://blog.prometour.com/amazing-places-in-your-own-backyard) ### When planning any trip, budget and time restrictions play a big role. If a European tour isn’t in the cards for your student... *( read )* Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [Canada](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/canada), [Quebec](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/quebec), ![](https://blog.prometour.com/hubfs/Rounded-Prometour-Logo.png) By [Prométour](https://blog.prometour.com/author/prométour) On November 19, 2019 ## [7 Amazing Teachable Moments in France](https://blog.prometour.com/seven-amazing-teachable-moments-in-france) *( read )* Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [France](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/france), [Languages](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/languages), ![](https://blog.prometour.com/hubfs/download.png) By [Mark Stephens](https://blog.prometour.com/author/mark-stephens) On March 27, 2019 ## [SPRING TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD](https://blog.prometour.com/spring-traditions-around-the-world) This past week we celebrated St-Patrick’s Day and welcomed the arrival of spring. Both bring a renewed, colourful, perspective to... *( read )* Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [France](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/france), [Italy](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/italy), ![](https://blog.prometour.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lori.jpg) By [Lori Hammerschmidt](https://blog.prometour.com/author/lori-hammerschmidt) On December 4, 2018 ## [Prométour’s Trip to New Orleans](https://blog.prometour.com/prometours-trip-to-new-orleans) New Orleans was settled by the French in 1718, making 2018 it’s tricentennial! 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