Stockton, California, is home to University of the Pacific, the first chartered university in the state. Established in 1851 by Methodist ministers, Pacific was founded as an independent, coeducational institution and now serves over 6,400 students across three campuses in Stockton, San Francisco, and Sacramento. The university is recognized for its strong commitment to teaching and learning, a tradition of innovation, and the achievements of its 55,000 living alumni. A visit to this historic campus provides a glimpse into its long-standing dedication to education and innovation. Don't miss the opportunity to take a tour and experience its beautiful campus!

Housed in Stuttgart's Old Castle, the Landesmuseum Württemberg is the state's largest cultural history museum, with its origins tracing back to the 16th-century Kunstkammer of the Württemberg dukes. Officially founded in 1862 by King Wilhelm I, the museum's collections span over a million objects, covering archaeology, art, and cultural history from the Stone Age to the present day. Highlights include prehistoric artefacts, Roman relics, medieval art, the crown jewels of Württemberg, and one of the world's oldest preserved card games. The museum also features the 'Junges Schloss', a children's museum designed to make history accessible to younger visitors.

Hersonissos is the epicentre of night-life in Crete, boasting numerous bars, nightclubs, hotels and restaurants. There is also a series of nice beaches and very small bays for a relaxing day on the sand. Only half an hour drive from the centre of Heraklion, the town is accessible by bus, departing from the station near the port.