Engage the Introvert … and Keep Them Interested

Engage the Introvert … and Keep Them Interested

People describe me using these words: Loud. Talkative. Outgoing. Life of the party. Adventurous. Gregarious. My whole life, I’ve been an extrovert. I can go to an event or travel alone and not know a soul, but by the time the event ends or I return home,...
Considerations for Autistic Travelers

Considerations for Autistic Travelers

As the world at large becomes more aware of the challenges and barriers faced by people with autism, the travel industry needs to be as accommodating and accessible as possible. At one point, travel was essentially impossible, or at least very difficult, for people...
U.S. Capitol Begins Phased Reopening

U.S. Capitol Begins Phased Reopening

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC—a top U.S. tourist destination for groups of all kinds—has begun a phased reopening, allowing visitor access to the building for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Seen as a welcomed step by many, the complex has been...
Matthew Chambless: Taking Pride in Travel

Matthew Chambless: Taking Pride in Travel

Chambless is not only a talented trumpet performer but also the director of bands at Simmons Middle School in Hoover, Alabama. His wife, Victoria Chambless, is an outstanding flute player and director of bands at Rudd Middle School in Pinson, Alabama. His identical...
Why to Work with a SYTA Operator

Why to Work with a SYTA Operator

Not all tour operators are experts at student travel—that’s where the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) comes in. While you may know that Teach & Travel is the official publication of SYTA, you might not know exactly what it means to be a part of SYTA...