Program Leader & Sustainability Expert Quintin Willekens is a cross-cultural education and sustainable travel expert with first-hand experience in 20+ countries and eight years in South Korea. Holding a Business Sustainability degree (Summa Cum Laude, Arizona State University), he applies sustainable development principles to international education and travel. With three years as an educator across K-12 and university levels, he guides students and families on cross-border education, visas, and safety. Quintin develops cross-cultural training programs and contributes to international tourism platforms, offering trusted guidance on student mobility, responsible travel, and global study preparation. Published Latest Types of Gap Year Programs: Which One Fits You Best June 7, 2025 · 8 min read There are different types of gap year programs available which vary in purpose: some are for social impact and global awareness, while others are for learning new languages and about different cultures. Read this article to find the one that best aligns with your goals. Read more Best Countries for a Gap Year in 2025 (By Goal & Budget) June 7, 2025 · 12 min read Stop following trends and start following your heart. We have all the steps, all you have to do is read through them and pick the best gap year countries you want to travel to in 2025! Read more Starting College Right Away vs. Taking a Gap Year: Which Is Better for You? June 7, 2025 · 11 min read Should I go to college? Should I take a gap year? What should I do?!? If you're debating taking a gap year vs college, we've created the perfect guide that will help you make a decision! Read more 9 Must-Know Fun Facts About Dubai October 30, 2024 · 9 min read You won't believe how Dubai went from 34,000 people to a GLOBAL ICON in 53 years! Find out why! Read more 12 Fun Facts About Thanksgiving September 30, 2024 · 9 min read FDR moved Thanksgiving to sell more stuff?! The 'Franksgiving' scandal EXPOSED! Read more 11 Fun Facts About Bali September 28, 2024 · 13 min read Why Bali’s coffee Is the most expensive in the world–the SHOCKING truth! Read more 14 Fun Facts About California September 28, 2024 · 13 min read Think you know California? These INSANE facts will change everything! Read more 8 Fun Facts About Singapore September 11, 2024 · 6 min read Ah, Singapore! A dazzling confluence of hyper-modernity and historical oddities! A Lion City where lions never roamed, yet innovation roars! A kingdom of islands—64 to be precise—each more glorious than the last! Read more The Best Countries for High School Summer Programs Abroad August 29, 2024 · 6 min read If you want to study abroad you have to consider safety, availability and affordability. But don’t worry, we’ve done the calculations. Here are the rankings of the best countries to study abroad at! Read more 1 2 3 4 5