Antecedents and outcomes of educational travel in higher education

Previous studies on education travel, which is defined as a form of experiential learning for pursuing learning experiences related to the destination (Bodger, 1998), focus on the historical background and some outcomes which has resulted in fragmented knowledge. This study provides a relatively comprehensive analysis of the antecedents and outcomes of educational travel in higher education adopting various data collection approaches including in-depth interviews, focus groups, and participant observation. Using Macao as a case study, the results address (1) the roles and functions; (2) educational and socio-cultural impacts and (3) facilitators and barriers of educational travel in higher education.