Travel and Culture
It is often said that travel broadens the mind. Whether you are an armchair traveller or are planning a trip our courses will unveil the secrets of some of the world's top destinations. So travel into WEA in the city or travel to your favourite chair at home and let the adventures begin.
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Travel & Coffee - St. Petersburg
<p>Commissioned by Tsar Peter the Great (1672–1725) as "a window looking into Europe", St. Petersburg is a planned city whose elegance is reminiscent of Europe's most alluring capitals. We visit
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Hawaii and Maui
<p>On these Hawaiian Islands, the descendants of ancient Polynesians, European explorers, American missionaries and Asian plantation immigrants mix and mingle. We visit the big volcanic island of
...Hawaii and Maui
<p>On these Hawaiian Islands, the descendants of ancient Polynesians, European explorers, American missionaries and Asian plantation immigrants mix and mingle. We visit the big volcanic island of
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Travel Hints for Japan
<p>Australians love the safe environment of travelling in Japan and their contact with Japanese culture. With a few travel hints this experience can be enhanced immeasurably. Discuss Japanese inns and
...Travel Hints for Japan
<p>Australians love the safe environment of travelling in Japan and their contact with Japanese culture. With a few travel hints this experience can be enhanced immeasurably. Discuss Japanese inns and
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French for Travellers
<p>Develop your basic French listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to help you travel in France, book a room, order a meal, get to know how to address French people, to introduce yourself,
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Modern Arabic for Travellers
<p>Learn basic vocabulary and expressions in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) that will give you communicative access to the Arabic-speaking Middle East and North Africa. This will cover greetings,
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Chinese (Mandarin) for Travellers
<p>Learn the basic structure and practical conversation, key expressions, and vocabulary of Mandarin Chinese. Learn about the culture before going to China. This course is suitable for beginners with
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Modern Greek for Travellers
<p>Learn basic vocabulary and expressions in Modern Greek that will assist you in your travels in Greece. This course will cover greetings, biographical information, basic directions, food and drink,
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Spanish for Travellers
<p>This course is aimed at students with a beginner or elementary level who are looking to learn vocabulary and conversational skills to engage in meaningful discussions with native speakers in
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Historic Old Windsor Road
<p>In 1794 a basic road was established between the Green Hills/Hawkesbury area and Parramatta. Although now a busy thoroughfare, we can still travel this colonial road from Parramatta to Windsor
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The Rum Rebellion
<p>The Rum Rebellion was both dramatic and influential yet it remains curiously low key in public memory. As our only military coup orchestrated by the volatile, brilliant, and opportunistic Macarthur
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