Author: Gail Ingram
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Top 10 Travel Snacks
In 2011, I flew to Washington, D.C., in late January to make a presentation on behalf of the National History Day program at a Congressional briefing. I landed at Dulles International Airport right before a snowstorm shut down the city. I spent several harrowing hours riding in a shuttle van and watching the cars spin Read more…
7 Miscellaneous Travel Toiletries
I tend to be a minimalist when it comes to my toiletries at home and especially when I travel. I try to pack everything I need in the TSA-required quart-size plastic bag. I will also pack some miscellaneous travel toiletries that can come in handy on a tour. 1. Dryer Sheets: Packing a couple of Read more…
8 Strange and Funny Signs from Around the World
While I was trolling through my photo files in search of inspiration for a travel blog topic, I noticed that I take a lot of sign photos. I’m not alone, either. Plenty of travelers take photographs of signs that are amusing, perplexing, and even quirky. If you’re a group leader, encourage your students to take Read more…
5 Tips for Eating Lunch in Japan
One of the joys of traveling in a foreign country is eating in local places where you know for a fact that the food will be authentic and delicious. Your EF tour takes the guesswork out of two of your meals, breakfast and dinner, by including them in your program fee. No matter what country Read more…
10 Non-Essential, Non-Electronic Travel Items
On my summer tour of Ireland, I sat in the back of the tour bus with an older woman who was a veteran traveler and tour group organizer. Not only was I amazed at her vast travel experience, I was in awe of everything she managed to pack in her single suitcase and carry-on. Anything Read more…
My Ireland Travel Guide – What To See, Hear and Eat
One of my favorite songs by American folk singer Judy Collins is “Who Knows Where the Time Goes,” and I can’t help but think about the lyrics now that school is in session for another year. I’m back for my 33nd year as a high school history teacher and I’m in the same windowless room Read more…
9 Tips to Stay Healthy on Tour
It’s miserable to get sick when you are at home, but you are really in for it if that happens while you are on tour. I can still remember being on a Fulbright tour in Thailand and succumbing to a terrible case of traveler’s diarrhea (or the appropriate nickname, Thai-dal wave) in Chiang Mai. While Read more…
12 Reasons to Travel to Ireland – Part 2
Last week, I had started my list of great reasons to travel to Ireland. This week, I wrap up my count and hope that you are inspired and are able to add even more! 7. Genuine Castles and Manor Houses: You need to make that climb to kiss the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle. Read more…
12 Reasons to Travel to Ireland – Part 1
In my November 11, 2010 post, “The Emerald Isle: Worth a visit and a return,” I tried to make a strong case for teachers to take their students to Ireland. I went on a walking tour of Ireland last month and I remain steadfast in my support of Ireland as a wonderful travel destination. Now Read more…
7 Tips for Flying Internationally
Most of my students who go on tour with me are first-time fliers and it’s my job as a group leader to introduce them to the joys of flying. Flying internationally is one of the most important topics I cover at my pre-departure meetings. At one of my pre-departure meetings in March, I arranged the Read more…
