About
Go Learn

Your Travel Experts

Go Learn is an educational travel program for the inquisitive learner. With the world as our classroom, we offer boutique travel experiences steeped in discovery. Participants explore topics, lands and issues with intimate travel groups led by University of Utah experts.

Go Learn journeys are created with University of Utah educational leaders passionate about sharing their expertise in the field. As a traveler, you experience the world as a classroom with the guidance of a renowned educator before, during and after your journey. With all Go Learn journeys, the fun begins at home. Custom-made pre-departure courses led by your tour director will help you become a prepared and knowledgeable traveler so you can fully enjoy your destination. Find yourself among a group of educated travelers, a passionate tour director and discover the world like you never have before.

Go Learn Staff

Elisabeth NebekerElisabeth Nebeker, Program Director

Elisabeth’s interest in travel piqued in High School visiting Portugal with her mom and was in full force when she backpacked solo for two months throughout Europe after graduating from the U of U. She took her twin daughters to Quito for Spanish classes and explored the Galapagos for their 10th birthday. And in 2023 had her biggest travel year visiting Bali, Bhutan, Mexico City, Baja Mexico, London/Wimbledon, Tennessee, California, and Utah favorites. Her career with Sundance Institute, Broadway touring, and supporting entrepreneurs was built on relationship building and executing well. She’s thrilled to be part of Go Learn to share her love of travel for learning and connecting with people and places.


Amanda Bowen
				Amanda Bowen, Program Manager

Amanda’s love of travel began as a child reading a set of Time/Life travel books from her parent’s library. She can say “Hello, how are you?” (but that’s about it) in 5 languages and has traveled to 10 countries thus far. She holds a BA from the U in Dramaturgy and a masters in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University. Amanda is thrilled to be part of a program that provides travelers the opportunity to experience the world in such an exceptional way.


Kyle ElstonKyle Elston, Program Coordinator

Kyle graduated at 17 to study Spanish in Costa Rica. He holds degrees in International Affairs, Political Science, and History, along with a Peace & Conflict Studies certificate from the University of Colorado. Through the School for International Training, he conducted Independent Study Projects in Geneva, Switzerland, and La Paz, Bolivia, focusing on international relations. Kyle's diverse background includes roles as a Financial Analyst at a global financial firm, and a Project Manager at the world's largest Localization and Translation provider.


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Traveler's Testimonial

It was everything I'd hoped for - the incredible local color, my fellow travelers and of course Christoph and Giuliana who were friends as much as guides. It really was a one-of-a-kind experience. Merlin H., Italy 2012 Participant

All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.

—Martin Buber