Photography
Capturing a Moment the Wordsworth Way
I was in Boston recently, having a very enjoyable time working with Sales and marketing people, catching up with friends and learning a lot more about how our company operates. In one meeting I was asked what the biggest change I had seen in my years as a Tour Director was. Two things came to Read more…
My Galapagos Islands Experience
Well traveled student, Cassandra Lund, writes about her experiences on her recent EF tour of the Galapagos Islands. Capturing the Chimborazo Volcano The beautiful Chimborazo volcano overlooked the whole city of Riobamba. This picture was actually taken from the roof of our hotel! We had the perfect view of this amazing volcano and members of our group Read more…
8 Traveling Regrets – Lessons Learned from Student Trips
My previous series of blogs focused on highlights of our 2011 trip to Costa Rica. Like the other 7 trips I’ve led in the past 11 years, this one was a great experience and a huge success. Some of the students that traveled with me last year are now seniors while the rest have gone Read more…
Traveling With “Flat Stanley”
When I was on a summer tour of England in 1995, one of my adult travelers, a parent and a fellow teacher, pulled a plush stuffed bird out of her suitcase after we arrived in London. At her elementary school, any faculty member who was going on a trip had to pack the school mascot Read more…
Top Photo Opportunities Around Europe
I have never taken too many photos on tour over the years. Despite the advent of digital technology in my touring years I remain someone who (surprisingly) trusts his memory when it comes to travel. However, none of this precludes me from giving some advice. So here are a few places off the top of Read more…
The Orsay Museum in Paris, France
I remember reading an online interview with the, then, new head of the Musée d’Orsay, Guy Cogeval a while back when he was discussing plans for the renovation of the Orsay. This was all quite exciting stuff, the museum was desperately in need of change and the €20 million project seemed certain to deliver. Guy Read more…
Engaging Students After Tour
Now that I’ve covered Engaging Students Before a Tour and Engaging Students On Tour, it’s time to talk about how to engage students post tour. Many people think that when the plane lands and the students have returned home safely, the job is done. The tour itself might be complete, but there is still a Read more…
Taking Pictures on Tour
You will notice that this week’s piece is accompanied by two rather fine pictures. I have been given the honorable task of choosing which pictures go along with my words each week. So, this week I chose a couple of my favorite sites in Europe. All of this got me thinking about taking pictures on Read more…
Morocco moment wins EF Photo Contest
Maria Taha’s bravery in Morocco makes for a good story. It also made for a fantastic photo, and it made her the winner of the EF Photo Conest. We’ll let Maria tell the story behind the photo: “I was studying Arabic in Morocco for six weeks on a scholarship funded by the State Department,” Maria Read more…
EF Photo Contest: Submit A Photo – Win An iPad
Do you have a great, eye-catching photo? Submit it to the EF Tours photo contest! The winner will receive a new iPad, and the winning photo will become the new banner for Following the Equator. 1. Enter Submit your photo by using our Facebook application now. The contest is open to all U.S. residents. 2. Read more…
