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Ostia Antica: A Little-Known Ancient Wonder
Just 30 minutes from the Colosseum lies the remains of the entire ancient Roman city of Ostia Antica – an under appreciated and little-known archaeological site that rivals Pompeii.
What Does Educational Travel Mean to Us?
What did Passports employees have to say when asked the question “What does educational travel mean to me?”
7 Brilliant Travel Hacks You've Never Heard of
Check out 7 of our top favorite travel hacks!
Sagrada Familia: Gaudí's Masterpiece
La Sagrada Familia is an extraordinary church with towers that soar high above the City of Gaudí.
Out of This World: Ristorante Terme Del Colosseo
Immersed in the heart of ancient Rome, Ristorante Terme del Colosseo caters to the Italian culture enthusiast.
How to Choose the Right Destination for Your Student Tour
Whether your educational goals are historical, linguistic, cultural, charitable or a combination, Passports has the right tour for you and your students.
How to Break the Language Barrier While Traveling
Keep these tips in mind to grant you a bit more independence and make it easier to interact with the locals!
Free LINK Lesson Plans for Teachers
Mindful that teachers often spend more time writing lesson plans than implementing them, we provide comprehensive lesson plans for all group organizers.
Why Is English So Weird?
There are students all over the world trying to make sense of a language where comb, tomb and bomb don’t rhyme but pony and bologna do.
Quotes That'll Make You Question Why You Don't Travel More
You’ve heard of ‘wanderlust’… but have you read all of these quotes?!
2016 Passports Photo Challenge Winners
3 International Dishes That Belong on the Thanksgiving Table
Since America is a melting pot of people from all different cultures, it seems fitting that we include a few dishes from other countries on our national day of thanks. Try out these international dishes for a change that
The Best Cities in Europe for Architecture Lovers
If you have an eye for art and architecture, you’ll love this list of the most architecturally impressive cities in Europe.
11 Steps for Running a Successful Parent Meeting
You have tons of interested students – now it's time to get their parents on board. Let us help! Follow our 11 steps for running a successful parent meeting.
17 Tips for Effective Student Tour Recruitment
These tips will make student recruitment much easier!
Student Tour Group Travel to Costa Rica
A student tour to Costa Rica is a breathtaking, Central American paradise for Spanish-speaking, science studies, in-service programs, and so much more.
5 Steps to Successful Student Recruitment
Having trouble recruiting enough students for your tour? Our 5 step guide will help you through that process!
Teacher Tuesday: An Educational Tour Experience to Remember
Guest Post by Ingrid B. In the summer of 2000, my husband Bob and I took a group of my students on an educational tour with Passports to England and France . There had been several Passports tours before and since,
2017 Passports Traveler Contests
passports is excited to announce the kick off of our annual traveler contests! 2 photo contests + 1 writing contest = 3 chances to win an epic spending spree! Do you think you have what it takes to beat out the other 201
7 Tours, 7 Wonders of the World
There have been numerous lists compiled to nominate the world’s most spectacular natural wonders and manmade structures. Explore 7 Wonders of the World on tour with Passports!
Teacher Tuesday: 5 Fundraising Event Ideas
Summer is finally here, and you know what that means — time to prepare for next school year! If you’re a passports group organizer, that means planning ways to fundraise for your students’ experience of a lifetime.
Meet Lou Baskinger: Teacher Representative for Passports ACTFL16
Lou Baskinger is a retired Spanish teacher who has traveled on over 20 tours with passports. He accompanied some of the passports staff at ACTFL16 to talk to fellow teachers about his experiences traveling with us.
Sell the Experience, Not the Trip
When recruiting students for an educational tour, your goal should be to sell the experience, not just the trip.
21 Experiences to Add to Your 2017 Travel Bucket List
Inspired by passports participant photos – here are 21 experiences to add to your 2017 travel bucket list!