Article by Program Consultant Candice Klinikowski. “Music and everything I loved was in the stones of Vienna, and in people’s glances and their behavior, the way pure feelings are part of one’s very heart.” – Sándor Márai, Hungarian writer In the eastern end of Austria lies the musical gem of Vienna. This city, known for Read More …
Meet Kim, a foreign language teacher from Michigan and an expert world traveler. Kim shared a few of her favorite educational travel spots and top tips, so that you too can lead successful student tours across the world. Name: Kim State: Michigan Subject taught: French, Spanish, and a Hybrid Language course (Japanese, Mandarin, Arabic) Number Read More …
Meet Carol, a mathematics teacher & New York bagel fanatic, who’s just as knowledgeable about the world as she is eager to explore it. After venturing to over 30 countries, she’s learned that the surprising and unexpected moments one comes across when traveling are often the most rewarding part of student travel. Along with her upcoming tour Read More …
If you were to take a peek into the windows of homes around the globe right now, you’d see generations of holiday traditions being enjoyed. Like many others, you may have grown up practicing a special way to celebrate the holidays that’s unique to your family. In the States, the holidays can be a Read More …
Meet Nathan, an English and Theater teacher/talk show host with an affinity for tzatziki sauce & an approach to travel unlike any other! Nathan shares a deep connection with the world around him and is motivated by his faith to experience as much of it as possible. From acting in an NBC movie as a rapper Read More …
This week we’d like to introduce you to Jan, a high school guidance counselor who has visited 37 countries (and counting!) after catching the infamous travel bug. She exemplifies the Susan Sontag quote, “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” As an amateur artist, she enjoys the challenge of replicating crafts she finds Read More …
Say hello to Martin, a high school history teacher with visits to 20 countries under his belt and a penchant for rack of lamb & Cabot cloth-bound cheddar cheese. Since that one time he sold shoes to Bob Dylan, he’s been a guy that’s “gotta travel on.” As one of our most adventurous, experienced and witty Group Leaders, we’d Read More …
Today marks the 68th anniversary of the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) founding. Built upon the belief that “the goal of freedom from want of food, suitable and adequate for the health and strength of all people can be achieved,” the group inspires others to help join the fight to end world hunger. Every year Read More …
