Taking a year to travel after high school is a dream for many youth. Once upon a time, this meant that you had to make a decision. Did you go to college right away or did you take the year to learn about different cultures before returning to your studies? This caused headaches for parents who understood the desire to travel, but found going to college right away more important.
A few days ago, my friend, Stacey Gustafson, gave me a copy of Not Your Mother’s Book—On Travel. Stacey knows I write a monthly column for Wandering Educators and she thought I might enjoy the book when I head out on my next travel adventure. I couldn’t wait that long.
How can you help your kids explore other cultures when you don’t have the time or money to travel? And how can you capture that wonderful combination - the challenge of a new experience and the joy of exploration - that you experience when you’re “on the loose” if you’re actually on a budget or on a schedule?
When it comes to travelling safely, women can never be too careful. Although Spain is a very friendly country to visit, there have been incidents in the news recently that cause female travellers to be alarmed. If you plan on taking a holiday to Spain by yourself, you’ll want to prepare yourself for anything that comes your way.
Intercultural Study Trip: Social Change & anti-Mafia struggles in Southern Italy
September 1-10, 2013
We visited Scotland, and it was a great adventure.
Sharm el-Sheikh has long been a favourite for many tourists, and the tourism minister is eager to stress that the fun in the sun is still available.