Wow, that's a long bridge!

We began our coach trip over a 22 km. bridge from the airport through Seoul.  We could not see much, but we learned that Seoul has a population of over 11 million people (out of 50 million in the entire country of South Korea).  Our tour guide was a fountain…

Is it early or late?

Our flight on Air Macau left right on time.  It's a good thing as we were probably the only people on the only flight in the airport at the time!  Just over three hours and some stiff necks later we descended into the #1 airport for it's size in the…

Delayed in Vancouver

We have had a great trip!! Great teamwork loading luggage on the bus! Everyone has been fantastic gathering at random stops and at security checks. Travelers on the plane commented on how polite and well-behaved our students were!! Yeah, TIS students!!From bus, to ferry, to airplane (13 hours worth) and we are…

Before we go…

Hi Everyone,Before we go, please make sure that you are aware of WHEN we are leaving, WHERE meeting, WHEN we are coming back and please make sure that you have everything packed:Meeting at MACAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT at 9:00 AM on Sunday, March 11th at the departure hall 2nd floor in…

'Travel' Clothes on Friday

WOW - so, so Close!!!!Students are permitted to wear 'travel' clothes to school on Friday.  Travel clothes means students must wear their red TIS sweater and whatever pants they plan on wearing on the plane. Remember we will be sitting on ONE plane for 13+ hours ~ think comfortable...track pants,…

Flight Information

Flight InformationStudents must arrive at the airport by 9:00 am SHARP!To ThailandFD3601             Macau International Airport Sun 11 Mar 2012, 11:10 hrs ( 11:10AM)Suvarnabhumi International Airport Sun 11 Mar 2012, 13:00 hrs ( 1:00PM)FD3238             Suvarnabhumi International Airport Sun 11 Mar 2012, 18:35 hrs ( 6:35PM)Chiang Mai Sun 11 Mar…

Things to Bring

Packing Checklisto            Swimming suito            Towel for pool useo            Camerao            Pajamaso            Toothbrush/pasteo            Good walking shoeso            Flip flops for pool/showero            Sunscreeno            Hato            Sunglasseso            Book/plane activityo            1 piece of small luggage (must weigh less than 15 kg)o            4 days of warm weather clothingo            2 days of travel clothingo            Sweater and long pants (evenings…

Only 4 more Sleeps!!!

Hello Parents;We have had 2 great meetings with your children.  The first on February 3rd was aimed at informing students about the trip - the itinerary, flights, what to bring, and we had them complete homestay forms.  The second meeting on March 2nd was to help the students adjust to…

Ready……Set…..

Go..., well almost. Time to get your things in order. Do you have a swimsuit? Do you have a passport? Then you are ready. Bring these things next Friday. Make sure to use the packing list. Friday morning (March 2nd) we'll be having an information session. You will receive an…

Pre-trip Information

Friday, February 2Dear Parents/Guardians:Experience week is fast approaching and here are some of the travel details we would like to make you aware of:Departure Date of departure – Monday, March 12th.Macau – BangkokFD3601 MFM/BKKDepart  Macau– 11:10am/ Arrive Bangkok – 13:00pmWe are meeting at the airport.  Please have your child there…