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6 of the Coolest Hotels in the World
Have you ever wanted to have breakfast with a giraffe? If the answer is yes, this is the list for you!
Blog Spotlight: Lillie Marshall
Lillie Marshall is a Boston public school teacher with a passion for teaching and traveling.
A Letter to European Coffee
Dear European Coffee, Why are you so great? Is it because you’re from Europe? I tried to go to Starbucks but it just wasn’t the same.
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.
Educational Travel Services: How Necessary Are They?
Educational travel services are essential for teachers who wish to travel with their students overseas.
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
Passports vs. Other Student Travel Companies
With many student travel companies to choose from, why Passports? We offer the perfect balance of quality and price.
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
Expand Your Mind and Boost Creativity
Travel has the potential to revamp and vitalize the mind by immersing us in unfamiliar cultures with new customs and ideas.
May 12- May 16 Lesson Plan Roundup
The lesson plans for this week were requested by teachers specifically preparing their students for AP European exams and World History state tests. Both teachers plan to give the lesson plans to the students to use outs
The Ultimate Guide to Organizing An Educational Group Tour
Back to School! Here is the ultimate guide for teachers organizing a group educational tour. Includes printable checklist! Schedule a meeting with your students today!
Why Is Passports the Educator's Choice for Student Travel?
The preparation for a student tour begins long before you get on an airplane. It starts in the classroom, with you, the teachers.
March 3-March 7 Lesson Plan Roundup
This week, we continued our focus on Greece, then paused for a moment to create lesson plans that could help teachers explain the current situation with Ukraine and Russia to their students. Classical Greece (4th/5th Cen
March 10-March 14 Lesson Plan Roundup
This week, continuing on a theme we started last week in response to the current Ukrainian crisis, we here at passports have been working on lesson plans relating to Eastern and Southeastern Europe, a region with a long,
March 24- March 28 Lesson Plan Roundup
Calling all World War II buffs! We have a feeling you’ll be interested in browsing these new lesson plans: Auschwitz Concentration Camp Through an analysis of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson
March 31- April 4 Lesson Plan Roundup
Continuing on with last week’s theme, here are some more lesson plans focusing on Interwar Europe. Let us know what you think! Interwar Europe (1919-1939) — Remarque: All quiet on the Western Front Through the use
April 7- April 11 Lesson Plan Roundup
This week was a short one for those of us in the Educational Department here at passports. Tuesday and Wednesday we attended the 45th Annual Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies, where we had a chanc
March 17- March 21 Lesson Plan Roundup
Check out our lesson plans from this week! Imperial Russia (1721-1917) - Dostoevsky’s Grand Inquisitor Through an in-depth analysis of various primary and secondary sources, including a full reading of the parable of the
10 Travel-Themed Songs for Your next Trip to Europe
Looking for some travel songs?! Look no further, we got you covered.
What's a Prezi?
Along with the same menu items you’ve become accustomed to on passports.com , we’ve added quite a few new options, along with our new look. ONLINE PREZITATIONS One of passports.com ’s most exciting new features is the op
Tour Spotlight: Monet and Michelangelo
Explore three of Europe's greatest cities on a tour perfect for lovers of art, culture and history.
10 Pre-Departure Reminders for Students Traveling to Europe This Spring
10 pre-departure tips before you head abroad!
3 Ideas for Your Next Group Tour
Faculty-led group tours are shorter, affordable for most families, and provide travel abroad opportunity for more students. Here are our five favorite itineraries. Pick one of ours, or design your own!