Travel
EF Partners with UNAOC
We want to share some exciting news with you from the wider EF world: EF Education First has recently entered a partnership with the UNAOC (United Nations Alliance of Civilizations). A result of this collaboration between two organizations committed to bridging cultural divides is the UNAOC-EF summer school. This week-long summer school brings together 100 Read more…
Seven Ways to See the World
If you grew up in a family where traveling meant long car rides with the family dog, you probably haven’t seen as much of the world as you’d have liked. But you’re older now and ready to use your suitcase for more than just storage—if only you knew where to go. Well, stop hurling darts Read more…
EF Global Student Leaders Summit
Last week, in celebration of Earth Day; students, teachers, and administrators from schools across the United States and Canada journeyed to Costa Rica for EF’s inaugural Global Student Leaders Summit. Together with their teachers, students spent the week traveling on one of five immersive EF tours, exploring Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity and learning firsthand about Read more…
EF’s Service Learning Innovations
There is a lot of discussion these days about creating an interconnected, globally competent generation, so it’s no surprise that the service learning movement is burgeoning. Faced with a variety of interactive and immersive experiences, discerning travelers wonder what service learning is, exactly, and why so many diverse programs are popping up all over the Read more…
Student Thoughts on Student Travel
As a Group Leader, my number one goal is to ensure that my students have the best experience possible when traveling with me abroad. I want to see them grow in a number of ways, ranging from building self-esteem and confidence, to strengthening language skills and broadening their worldly perspectives. My trips aren’t about me; Read more…
8 Cool Places to Visit in Berlin
Looking for somewhere cool to visit? Berlin is a city packed with museums and galleries, it has a world famous orchestra and one of the most respected international film festivals on the circuit. None of this seems surprising for a modern European city, but what is astonishing is the range. Berlin is open to pretty Read more…
6 Romantic Destinations To Fall in Love With
Each year on February 14, nearly 200 million Valentine’s Day cards are signed, sealed and delivered across the United States. Lovers armed with chocolates and roses proudly present their gifts to their sweetheart, while last-minute crowds scour the shelves in a panic, left with nothing but rejected confections and red carnations. Ah, Valentine’s Day. In Read more…
The 10 Best Souvenirs – From Athens to Zurich
The word souvenir comes from the French verb, “to remember.” We’re guessing they meant a thoughtful keepsake representative of a place’s history or culture, and probably not this this or that. Don’t let an airport kiosk snow globe tell the story of your adventure. Here’s a list of authentic mementos from some of our most Read more…
Amazing Race Mini-Version While on Tour
The Amazing Race is a TV show which, I think, is not shown on TV in the UK. However, I remember watching the first series of it many years back when living in Boston. Good stuff, it features people who don’t always know where they are headed, running around the place and trying to outwit Read more…
10 Tips for Traveling to Puerto Rico
A few days after Christmas, my wife and I attended a 6-day EF Convention Tour in Puerto Rico, or in English, “rich port.” It was our first visit to the beautiful island and we enjoyed celebrating New Year’s there with several other teachers and Group Leaders from around the country. On the flight home, I Read more…
