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Teacher stories, destination guides, packing tips, and lessons from three decades of running student tours in Europe and beyond.
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The Importance of Language Proficiency for Global Citizenship
Language proficiency is essential for global citizenship, enabling better communication, cultural understanding, empathy, and career success for students in an interconnected world
Sports in Europe
Adding professional sports to a student tour itinerary can boost cultural immersion, language practice, and team bonding — here's how group leaders can make it happen
How To: Keep Travelers Engaged
Keeping students engaged on a group tour abroad requires strategy before and during the trip. These tips cover pre-trip meetings, local interaction, and reflection techniques
Cater your Tour to your Classroom
Teachers can build student trip itineraries that align directly with their curriculum. This post shares practical examples for French, theater, and history educators planning group tours
Where to Next?!
Ten top educational travel destinations for high school students are highlighted here, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa with cultural and historical highlights for each city
Off the Beaten Path
Five underrated European cities make compelling alternatives to Paris and Rome for student group tours. Valencia, Porto, Graz, Lille, and Bruges each offer language, history, and cultural highlights
Discovering: Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland offers student groups a full day of culture, history, and language practice — from the UNESCO old town and Zytglogge clock tower to Swiss fondue and riverside walks
Education vs Exploration
Balancing academic study and cultural exploration on a high school group trip takes planning, flexibility, and intentional cultural activities woven into the itinerary
Pop Culture Abroad: Harry Potter
Harry Potter fans visiting Europe can explore real-world filming locations and inspirations, from London's King's Cross to Edinburgh's Elephant House Cafe and Scotland's Glenfinnan Viaduct
Discovering: Granada, Spain
Granada, Spain offers student travel groups a rich mix of Moorish architecture, historic neighborhoods, and tapas culture — here's what a full day in the city looks like
Top 5 Best Destinations for Theatre Groups
Five European cities stand out as top destinations for high school performing arts tours, offering world-class venues, masterclasses, and performance opportunities for student groups
Claire Briddon
On January 6, 2022, Claire Briddon passed away at 82. Passports’ President David Markle asked me to write a tribute in honor of Claire since she had worked for Passports from its inception in 1992, retiring in 2015
Walking Tour Spotlight: Las Ramblas
Las Ramblas is Barcelona's most iconic pedestrian boulevard, packed with landmarks like Palau Güell, Gran Teatre del Liceu, and the famous Boquería market
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.
Sagrada Familia: Gaudí's Masterpiece
La Sagrada Familia is an extraordinary church with towers that soar high above the City of Gaudí.
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.
Out of This World: Stadtkeller Swiss Folklore Restaurant
The Swiss people rarely practice traditional customs like yodeling in their everyday lives anymore, so the Stadtkeller is a must if you’re looking for a taste of traditional Swiss folklore and culture.
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.
17 Tips for Effective Student Tour Recruitment
These tips will make student recruitment much easier!
Contest Voting
Vote once per day for your favorite contest photos! Poll will close September 28 at 11:59 PM
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?”
The Most Exquisitely Designed Museums in the World
In honor of museum week, here are eight captivating photos of the most exquisitely designed museums in the world.
Here's Why Teachers Should Take Their Students to Spain
An educational tour to Spain has so much to offer your students. Bring your classroom to life in Spain!
Fundraising Ideas Part 1: Sales
Travel Bake Sale Breakdown A spin on the classic bake sale fundraiser. This is a great way to learn more about the countries you will be visiting on tour! Research some recipes typical of the places you’ll