Don’t Be a Tourist. Be a Traveler.

Don’t Be a Tourist. Be a Traveler.

During college, I spent a semester abroad in Ghana. It was my first time out of the country, and I’d heard it time and time again: Don’t be a tourist. Be a Traveler. Thankfully, our program director made strategic moves to help us experience the culture...
Planning a Trip? Top 3 Teacher Tips

Planning a Trip? Top 3 Teacher Tips

Traveling with students is a rewarding experience, but it can also be daunting. Not only do you want the trip to be educational—you want it to be fun. And safe. And as flawless as possible. If a student trip is on your horizon, consider these top tips from industry...
Top Tips While Traveling

Top Tips While Traveling

Recently, I traveled to China with friends. In a small noodle shop, we tried to order bowls of noodles and skewers of chicken. After much confusion, due to not speaking the language, we demonstrated slurping noodles and stood and clucked like chickens. Everyone...
Common-Sense Tips for Travelers

Common-Sense Tips for Travelers

Share these tips with parents and students in advance of your next trip. What may seem like common sense to a seasoned traveler like yourself might not be on the radar of an ecstatic teen traveling far from home for the first time! Keep your passport and...