I just read this on the City of Burbank website and thought it was cool enough to pass along. I think one of the best things you can do for yourself is travel and learn about other cultures. It opens your eyes to new ways of thinking. Starting today, The City of Burbank welcomed ten college students and two chaperones visiting from Burbank’s sister city, Incheon Metropolitan City, Korea. The Burbank Sister City Committee and the Incheon Center for International Cooperation and Exchange are hosting the program, and this is the second time a student from Incheon has visited Burbank.

“The students will live with Burbank host families during their twelve day stay, improving their English skills, learning about daily life in the United States, and experiencing Burbank hospitality. A full itinerary has been set to introduce them to local sights and attractions, such as a tour of Warner Bros. Studio, Universal Studios, a visit the San Fernando Mission and a tour of UCLA. The Incheon delegation will also visit the June 29 Burbank City Council meeting, tour the City of Burbank, and enjoy celebrating the 4th of July, Burbank style.

“Next summer, the Burbank Sister City Committee is anticipating sending Burbank students to visit Incheon Metropolitan City as part of their ongoing cultural exchange program. It will also be the 50th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Burbank and Incheon.

“The Burbank Sister City Committee is a non-profit organization composed of community volunteers, dedicated to fulfilling the Committee’s mission of promoting communication, goodwill, and cultural awareness between the City of Burbank and its Designated Sister Cities. Burbank has four Sister Cities: Solna, Sweden (1960); Incheon, Korea (1961); Gaborone, Botswana (1975); and Ota, Japan (1984).” (City of Burbank)

If you had to come up with a list of your favorite Burbank spots for the students to visit, which spots would they be and why?

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