Travel Courses
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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Global Chopsticks: Chinese Cuisine and the Illusion of Authenticity
<p>This course investigates the reach of Chinese cuisine in South Asia, with a particular focus on Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It draws on face-to-face and online interviews with restaurant
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Streets, Plazas and Skylines: The Wonders of Latin American Architecture
<p>Latin America is a land of architectural diversity, where history, culture, and creativity converge. From pre-Columbian temples and Inca stonework to Spanish colonial cathedrals, Portuguese towns,
...Streets, Plazas and Skylines: The Wonders of Latin American Architecture
<p>Latin America is a land of architectural diversity, where history, culture, and creativity converge. From pre-Columbian temples and Inca stonework to Spanish colonial cathedrals, Portuguese towns,
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New World Heritage Sites of 2025
<p>At its meeting in mid-2025, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee listed 26 new sites for their Outstanding Universal Value. Of these, 21 were cultural sites, and 15 of these have been chosen to
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Castle Hill - Living on the Edge
<p>On 4 March 1804 convicts rose from this Castle Hill penal settlement for the Battle of Vinegar Hill. Today we can re trace their steps, exploring the now-lovely parkland to discover the traces of
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The Galápagos Islands: Charles Darwin's Source of Inspiration
<p>Located about 1,000 km west of Ecuador, the Galápagos is a remote volcanic archipelago of 127 islands, islets, and rocks, home to one of the world’s largest marine reserves and numerous endemic
...The Galápagos Islands: Charles Darwin's Source of Inspiration
<p>Located about 1,000 km west of Ecuador, the Galápagos is a remote volcanic archipelago of 127 islands, islets, and rocks, home to one of the world’s largest marine reserves and numerous endemic
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Arriving in Athens
<p>Take a circular orientation “walk” through Athens taking in lesser known sights/sites such as the market area, the oldest Ottoman house, the oldest street, some dark tourism, English language
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Travel & Coffee - Marseilles and Monte Carlo
<p>Once seen as somewhat dirty and dangerous, and lacking the glamour of Cannes or St-Tropez, this black sheep of the Provençal coastline has blossomed in cultural confidence since its 2013 stint as
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Australian Women's History in the City: A Walking Tour
<p>Join professional Tour Guide Jo Henwood as she reveals the stories of significant but often-forgotten women who changed our lives as we walk the Sydney CBD. There are few statues or plaques to
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Sydney Olympic Park: From Fishing Nets to Olympic Rings
<p>Sydney Olympic Park holds many layered histories beyond the 2000 Games. This course explores the site’s transformation from industry and estates to Olympic spectacle, uncovering stories of land use
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