Where There Be Dragons
Why choose Where There Be Dragons?
At Where There Be Dragons, we believe connecting with others & new parts of yourself are foundational to creating a more just, compassionate, and inclusive world. We have offered immersive and responsible Gap Year and Summer Abroad programs in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the USA for nearly 30 years. Engaging as travelers, not tourists, programs give students the rare opportunity to genuinely...
At Where There Be Dragons, we believe connecting with others & new parts of yourself are foundational to creating a more just, compassionate, and inclusive world. We have offered immersive and responsible Gap Year and Summer Abroad programs in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the USA for nearly 30 years. Engaging as travelers, not tourists, programs give students the rare opportunity to genuinely experience the places they travel and meaningfully connect across cultures. Each small-group program is custom crafted by expert instructors and combines 9 hands-on program components such as homestay, trekking, and language learning. With Dragons, students gain new perspectives, knowledge, and skills needed to be more active and resilient participants in the world. On course, we learn by doin...
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Life changing experience
February 07, 2026by: Tiger Locheart - United StatesMy time with where there be dragons completely changed my life. During the three months I spent traveling I learned more about the world and my place in it than I ever had in traditional schooling. I was faced with discomforts and challenges that most people never get the opportunity to face and grow from and it helped me become a better human. These programs are designed incredibly well, there is so much intentionality, time, energy and love put into creating a transformative experience for each student. I cannot recommend dragons more!
Best thing I’ve ever done
February 06, 2026by: Isaac Kniss - United StatesMy Dragons trip was the best and coolest thing I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. All of my instructors were incredible and personable. They all wanted nothing more than to see us happy and to see us succeed in whatever we were doing. The itinerary was amazing, and we got to experience some of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen.
This experience has shaped my life.
February 01, 2026by: Autumn Stock - United StatesProgram: Indonesia Semester: Community & Conservation (Gap Year)
I did a semester in Indonesia over my gap year in 2022 and it has shaped my life since. The friendships and connections have continued three years later and I have been back to visit and practice the language since. What a beautiful experience!
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Charlie Aziz
Participated in 2015
Charlie is a student at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She’s originally from Mexico but has been in Colorado for nine years. Currently really ...
Charlie Aziz
Participated in 2015
I wanted to go somewhere that was completely unknown to me in order to really know what the world is like. With math and science never being my forte I took many history classes which intuitively drew me into the exploration of our own planet. Going abroad and traveling are one of my biggest passions. To have the opportunity to travel is really valuable and not to be taken for granted, so I saw this chance as a unique opportunity to test myself and learn in new environments.
Megan Fettig
Interviewed in 2018
From 2000-2002, Megan served as a Peace Corps volunteer in an agricultural village in southern Senegal. A few years later, she instructed Dragons firs...
Megan Fettig
Interviewed in 2018
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What inspires you to work with Where There Be Dragons?
Hilary LeBlanc - Admissions Associate
Interviewed in 2018
Hilary grew up in Connecticut and attended St. Lawrence University in upstate New York. After college, Hilary headed west to Colorado to teach at High...
Hilary LeBlanc - Admissions Associate
Interviewed in 2018
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Before starting at Dragons, I worked for a number of years in outdoor and experiential education. I was working with students in the capacity that I loved and this wasn’t something I wanted to give up, but it also wasn’t totally sustainable for me as these were all seasonal positions.
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At Where There Be Dragons, we believe connecting with others & new parts of yourself are foundational to creating a more just, compassionate, and inclusive world. We have offered immersive and responsible Gap Year and Summer Abroad programs in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the USA for nearly 30 years. Engaging as travelers, not tourists, programs give students the rare opportunity to genuinely experience the places they travel and meaningfully connect across cultures. Each small-group program is custom crafted by expert instructors and combines 9 hands-on program components such as homestay, trekking, and language learning. With Dragons, students gain new perspectives, knowledge, and skills needed to be more active and resilient participants in the world. On course, we learn by doin...
Where There Be Dragons
Where There Be Dragons
Ready to Learn More?
At Where There Be Dragons, we believe connecting with others & new parts of yourself are foundational to creating a more just, compassionate, and inclusive world. We have offered immersive and responsible Gap Year and Summer Abroad programs in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the USA for nearly 30 years. Engaging as travelers, not tourists, programs give students the rare opportunity to genuinely experience the places they travel and meaningfully connect across cultures. Each small-group program is custom crafted by expert instructors and combines 9 hands-on program components such as homestay, trekking, and language learning. With Dragons, students gain new perspectives, knowledge, and skills needed to be more active and resilient participants in the world. On course, we learn by doin...
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