I felt I never wanted to leave.
Wrote Ernest Hemingway in his novel Fiesta (The Sun Also Rises) published in 1926 after his discovery of Navarra, Euskadi and La Rioja.
Offering in-depth resources throughout northern Spain, Experiencias Out of the Box builds unique academic study abroad programs for universities, & faculty members, allowing faculty to invest their time teaching students and conducting research while we take care of the logistics.
L ocation Northern Spain, which encompasses the regions of Navarra, La Rioja, Euskadi and Iparralde, is as small as Vermont, USA, yet offers highly diverse lifestyles, traditions and landscapes from green highlands to deserts, from grazing sheep to crashing waves.
Baiona-Biarritz
Paris 3h45min by Plane 7h45min by train
Sea Balcony
Bilbao Donostia-San Sebastián Guggenheim Museum Europe’s Culture Capital 2016!!
St Jean-de-Pie-de-P
44,3km 45min
62km
Bortziria and Baztan
48min
St. Jame’s Way
Basque Lands 83,3km
Vitoria
69km
70min
74km
59min
103min
Europe’s Green Capital 2015!! 98,8km
46,8km
Pamplona
66min
36min
Cot of Kings
Estella La Rioja Alavesa
44,9km
43,5km
42min
34min
Romanesque Fortress
Olite
47km 18km 20min
37min
Logroño
Delightfully Gothic
Wine Lands 52,7km 44min
Tudela Arab Headquarters Madrid 5h15min by bus 4h10min by car
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A city of culture, patrimony and gastronomy, Pamplona is the home base for travel in and around the north of Spain to explore its unlimited possibilities for study, adventure, and emotions. Living in
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the heart of a European city is an exciting way to experience an academic study abroad.
Barcelona 6h10min by bus 4h45min by car
O ur logistic process Logistics planning
Flight bookings
Trip management
On-site management
Airport transfers
Welcoming/ departure meals
Experiences & Emotions
Meet the locals
Accommodation
Cultural immersion
Local cuisine
Trip documentation
C ulture Our programs encompass deep cultural immersion, hands-on adventure, and opportunities to develop diverse educational themes, all necessary pieces of an amazing experience.
S tudying abroad We understand how to implement innovative, academic-based programs that meet the needs of today’s university students. Universities are discovering the importance of adding multilocational programs in their study abroad portfolio.
C ollaborating We are dedicated to providing groups with enriching cultural experiences that enhance lifelong learning while strengthening connections between local and foreign universities. Students and faculty have the opportunity to collaborate with local universities, adding value to their academic experience.
C uisine The culinary tradition in northern Spain is magical, the choice is immense and the produce of the highest quality. Learn about its people and culture through its gastronomy. You will discover some of the best foods and dishes you have ever tried.
S tudy A broad C ase S tudy
T heNavarra Project
A udio visual arts & Journalism Embark on a 4-day immersive journalism adventure to become the storyteller: be a pilgrim, a shepherd, a winemaker, a chef, a bravo bull ranch handler... • Experience the history of Pamplona first hand from the Roman times to present with a visit to regional landmarks like Roncesvalles, Olite, Unje. • Explore American writers of the 1900s and dip into the world of Hemingway from Burguete to Pamplona. •
• Cook with some of the best chefs in the region and receive a showcooking class to make the best pintxo in the city. • Take a guided tour of the Navarra desert Las Bardenas Reales. • Experience the traditions and folklore of village festivals in Etxaurri. • Join in one of the best wine festivals in Navarra and become a wine connoisseur. • Participate in the Navarra Film Festival for short-film storytelling.
Program:
Audio visual and Journalism Length of Program: 21 Days
Accommodations: Heart of Pamplona Apartments
Transportation: Plane, Bus and Private Taxis
Cultural Activities: Pamplona excursions, Lesaka Village, Echauri Village festivals, Roncesvalles & Burgete, Las Bardenas Reales desert, Olite, UnjuĂŠ, San Martin de Unx Wine Festival.
Culinary Experiences: Showcooking, Cooking workshops, Winetasting.