The Sun Is Shining! Are You Protecting Your Skin?
Skin cancer prevention tips to keep in mind during the warmer months on the road. Did you know? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. In addition, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year...
Capturing Memories Forever, Safely
Memories are fickle and a whole lot happens when you’re on a trip, so documenting it all is an important part of travel. This used to involve disposable cameras and maybe a journal. Nowadays, students all have phones that allow them to document trips in much greater...
Keeping Current: Using the News to Engage Your Students
Written by Denise Gammon, Curriculum and Academics Specialist at WorldStrides. In my tenth-grade history class, I was required to memorize the front page of the local Monday newspaper for a quiz on Friday of that week. This was my (otherwise very engaging) history...
Navigating Cultural Etiquette
While growing up, my parents often reminded me, “Mind your manners.” Those manners included not eating with your mouth open and making noises, leaving a tip at a restaurant, waiting patiently in line, not standing too close to others, saying please and thank you, and...
Where There’s Smoke: Preparing for Wildfires
As the pandemic fades away, a new challenge for travel has arrived: wildfires. Thanks to a warming climate that spurs on more lightning, the frequency of wildfires has increased around the world, from Australia to California, and most recently, Canada. And not only do...
Creatively Handling the Unexpected
When adapting may be more important than planning. Don’t let fear of the unknown and unexpected stop your travels. Many people fear getting caught in a unique situation and not knowing what to do, yet we are resourceful and often discover creative ways to handle the...
