TIPS & IDEAS
Traveling During Times of Uncertainty
Travel guides and tour operators juggle itineraries and deal with contingencies, but the past year has been an endless roller coaster filled with challenges and uncertainty. Civil unrest around the world; higher prices for hotels, food, and beverages; staff shortages,...
Training the Musical Mind: Practice, Performance, and Psychology
This article is courtesy of Cued In. At the intersection of artistry and science, Canadian clarinetist and researcher Dr. Christine Carter is reshaping how musicians approach performance and practice. Drawing on her background in cognitive and sports psychology,...
Capturing Moments That Matter: How Educators Keep Student Travel Alive
The first morning of the trip, Mrs. Carter’s students stepped off the bus with wide eyes and eager smiles. Cameras and phones were already out, ready to capture every moment of their first day exploring the city. Months of planning had led to this; standing in the...
Now More Than Ever: Why You Should Travel with Your Students
As educators, we know that our greatest impact often happens outside the traditional lesson plan. It happens in those spontaneous “aha” moments, the personal breakthroughs, and in the unforgettable shared experiences that only travel can offer. If you have been...
5 Things to Remember As the New School Year Begins
It’s hard to believe the summer is almost over. Like so many seasons in life, it came and went in the blink of an eye. Now educators across the country are getting ready for another school year, and there is plenty of work to be done. The first few weeks of school are...
Travel With Purpose: How Voluntourism Enriches Student Experiences
A new trend in travel is voluntourism, a form of travel where individuals combine their passion for travel with a desire to contribute to a cause or community through volunteer work. Voluntourism, also known as a service trip, allows for a deeper connection to a...