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2026 NOW OPEN!

Senegal Teranga 2026

Join a 11-day, 10-night cultural immersion in Senegal, crafted for French educators. From July 3–13, 2026, explore coastal villages, UNESCO sites, and vibrant cities. Engage in batik and drumming workshops, visit schools, and deepen your language skills while forming meaningful connections that inspire your teaching and understanding of Francophone Africa.
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Timeless Tunisia 2026

From ancient ruins and bustling medinas to the rolling dunes of the Sahara, Tunisia is a land of contrasts, history, and vibrant culture. Join us for an immersive travel experience that blends adventure, discovery, and authentic local encounters.
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Saint-Louis Jazz Festival – Senegal May/June 2026

Experience Senegal’s Saint-Louis Jazz Festival on this unique trip. Explore Dakar, Gorée Island, and historic Saint-Louis while enjoying live jazz, cultural workshops, and authentic community connections. Designed for educators, this trip blends music, history, and immersive travel in one unforgettable journey.
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Reflections from our Past Travelers

Teranga in Senegal

Bonjour from Paris!I’m on a Senegalese chasse au trésors in Paris this week! I’ve had the chance to visit shops with Senegalese owners, eat some of the best poulet yassa and mafe, view traditional Diola masks from Casamance, and more. One highlight of the week was a Black Paris tour with an amazing guide. I...
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Year-long Senegalese Classroom Experiences: From Baobabs to Fanals to Graffiti

It’s my pleasure to share this guest blog post by Emily Greif, a French teacher at a Reggio-Emilia-inspired elementary school in Washington, DC Public Schools. Her creativity in designing engaging instruction in French for a year based on Senegal is inspirational. Enjoy!Emily GreifBonjour! I’m honored to share my story via this blog for Vive l’expérience, particularly given how impactful my...
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De Talibé à Professeur : Le Parcours Extraordinaire de Matou Diallo

In this blog post, Matou, Vive’s Country Director for Senegal, shares his personal experiences as a talibé when a young boy. The text which follows is a shortened version of a much longer text he wrote as part of his graduate studies. Whereas some may see talibés to be poor, abandoned children begging in the...
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New Year, New Travel!

Traveling in the new year? There are new requirements when traveling to the UK!.
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