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 By [Lori Hammerschmidt](https://blog.prometour.com/author/lori-hammerschmidt) On January 23, 2020
## [The Archaeological Site of Pompeii (Lesson Plan Included)](https://blog.prometour.com/the-archaeological-site-of-pompeii)
Time travel might not be possible yet, but the archaeological site of Pompeii gets you pretty close. This thriving Ancient Roman...
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Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [Italy](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/italy), [STEM](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/stem),
 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...
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Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [Peru](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/peru), [History](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/history),
 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...
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Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [Canada](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/canada), [Quebec](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/quebec),
 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)
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Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [France](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/france), [Languages](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/languages),
 By [Lori Hammerschmidt](https://blog.prometour.com/author/lori-hammerschmidt) On November 6, 2019
## [A Trip to Central Canada!](https://blog.prometour.com/a-trip-to-central-canada)
Here at Prométour we are known for our Québec trips, it is our backyard after all! Not very far from our backyard though, is the...
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Tags: [Destinations](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/destinations), [Languages](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/languages), [Quebec](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/quebec),
 By [Lori Hammerschmidt](https://blog.prometour.com/author/lori-hammerschmidt) On November 6, 2019
## [Our Most Popular Europe Combination Trips](https://blog.prometour.com/our-most-popular-europe-combination-trips)
Over the years many of our teachers have been interested in visiting multiple countries in one trip. There can be many reasons...
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Tags: [Destinations](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/destinations), [France](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/france), [Germany](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/germany),
 By [Beatrice Thompson](https://blog.prometour.com/author/beatrice-thompson) On June 5, 2019
## [THERE IS NO TIME TO BE FRIGHTENED](https://blog.prometour.com/no-time-to-be-frightened)
It is nearly impossible to imagine what happened the early morning of June 6th 1944 on the beautiful and peaceful beaches of...
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Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [France](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/france), [UK](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/uk),
 By [Anna Loganathan](https://blog.prometour.com/author/anna-loganathan) On May 15, 2019
## [WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE](https://blog.prometour.com/what-it-means-to-be-a-unesco-world-heritage-site)
When researching a potential travel destination, people often look for certain key words to help them decide if a place if worth...
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Tags: [Blog](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/blog), [Destinations](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/destinations), [General Travel](https://blog.prometour.com/tag/general-travel),
 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...
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