One of the initial thrills of traveling abroad, whether it is for the first time or the hundredth time, is obtaining your first passport or pulling it out of storage. Just think of all the places your passport can take you. That is, if you safeguard and protect it. According to the U.S. Department of […]

If you’re an avid traveler, you more than likely have an overwhelming amount of photos that you’ve taken and have no idea what to do with them. Or perhaps you’re a student about to embark on the educational tour of a lifetime throughout Europe, and are getting ready to fill 4 SD cards. Whatever the […]

Recruiting students is the most important and critical aspect when it comes to planning an educational tour. Without students, a trip wouldn’t get very far! Many group leaders will recruit students through the classes they teach. They will build relationships with their students by sharing their own passions. From there a family-like atmosphere will build […]

Lying to the West of Paris is the great Chateau de Malmaison. Purchased on April 21, 1799, by Josephine, the 17th century mansion served as Napoleon and Josephine’s country estate and was the backdrop for several important events. Following Napoleon’s return from Egypt, he approved the acquisition and immediately hired architects Percier and Fontaine to […]

One of the most exciting things about traveling the world is being able to taste the different cuisines. When educational travel groups touch down in France, they often can’t wait to sample that iconic French food. Seeing as French cuisine is renowned for being one of the finest in the world, there are no shortages […]

The time has come… You pull your suitcase out of storage and begin the dreaded task of packing. The first thing you might ask yourself is where do I even begin? Often times, packing can be overwhelming; especially when you have to take into consideration the location of where you’re headed, the weather, and even […]

Hi fellow blog readers, Happy Father's Day! I wanted to check in, and let you know where I am. At the moment, I'm writing this blog from the airport in Paris. I've been traveling on the road the past few weeks visiting some fantastic sites in Ireland and France! From visiting cathedrals in Dublin to taking the […]