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Madrid Training Conference 2024
Passports Educational Travel's 2024 Madrid Training Conference offers group leaders five days of professional development, networking, and cultural exploration — fully covered with reward points
Experience Unique Independent Travel with Esteemed Tour Director's Adventure
Passports spotlights tour director Matthias Kort's independent holiday tour through Germany and Austria — a cultural adventure open to travelers outside the Passports program
Pop Culture Abroad: The Tudors
Five iconic Tudor-era sites in England make compelling stops for student group tours inspired by the TV drama The Tudors, from Hampton Court Palace to Hatfield House
Must See Cities in Europe
Ten must-see Western European cities are covered here, from Paris and Rome to Lisbon and Vienna, with highlights on culture, food, history, and local atmosphere for each destination
Free day in Brussels?
A free day in Brussels opens up a city full of iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and legendary food — here's how to spend it well
Walking Tour Spotlight: Bruges, Belgium
This walking tour itinerary covers Bruges, Belgium's top landmarks — from the Markt and Burg squares to scenic canals, artisan chocolate shops, and the tranquil Minnewater lake
Discovering: Lyon, France
Lyon, France offers student groups an immersive French experience with historic districts, world-class cuisine, museums, and panoramic hilltop views all in one city
How to be a Prepared and Conscientious Traveler Abroad
Being a prepared and conscientious traveler abroad means researching your destination, respecting local customs, minimizing environmental impact, and learning key phrases in the local language
Paris Travel Update from Passports Educational Travel President
Passports president David Markle reports on 2023 Paris strikes and protests, confirming minimal tour disruption and outlining schedule adjustments made to keep student groups safe
Embrace the Flavors: Encourage Culinary Adventures
Passports Educational Travel shares how to prepare students for culinary adventures abroad, with authentic dishes from Europe and details on how Passports selects quality local restaurants
Discovering: Verona, Italy
Verona, Italy offers Roman amphitheaters, UNESCO-protected historic streets, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet setting, and world-class opera festivals — here's why it deserves a spot on your Italy itinerary
2014 Contest Winners!
TRAVELER PHOTO CONTEST FIRST PLACE All dressed up at the Eiffel Tower! Submitted by Bailey SECOND PLACE Paris at Night Submitted by Jenna THIRD PLACE On a Gondola in Venice, Italy Submitted by Robin MY PASSPORTS DRAWSTRI
The History of Halloween Will Surprise You
The pagan rituals of Samhain sparked many of the Halloween traditions that we still carry on in the US today.
June 23-June 27 Lesson Plan Roundup
After completing our summer project of revising and checking all of our online lesson plans, the Curriculum Department at passports is once again putting out new lesson plans to get our teachers ready for the upcoming fa
May 26- May 30 Lesson Plan Roundup
New from passports this week: Great War (1914-1918) - Treaty of Versailles 1919 Through an analysis of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the basic pro
5 Sample Invitations to Help Promote Your Educational Tour
5 Sample Invitations to Help Promote Your Educational Tour
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If It's Monday, This Must Be Munich! Fun Facts About Munich's Oktoberfest
We dug up some fun facts about Bavaria's Oktoberfest because if it's Monday, and it's October, this must be Munich!
Part 4: Rome, 20 Years on
By Julian Moseley Don’t you just love the way the Italian language sounds? Pure poetry! And what a shame the Italians (not the Romans of course) were so much worse at building empires than they were at building incredibl
July 21-25 Lesson Plan Roundup
We have some new lesson plans for you this week! Check them out: Franco-American Alliance of 1778 Through the use of various primary and secondary sources, including excerpts from the Franco American Alliance (1778), stu
Why Travel Is the Unrivaled Educator
Students gain a deeper understanding of their own cultural values and beliefs, and strengthen their college applications.
Living Abroad in Childhood Inspired Travel Professional's Career
Living Abroad in Childhood Inspired Travel Professional's Career - a first hand perspective from one of our own!
Part 2: Rome, 20 Years on
By Julian Moseley Ciao! Buongiorno! Come stai? Mamma mia … Can you believe that I learned Italian at night school when I was only 15? Well, I did. Go figure. You are supposed to be 18 years old at least but our neighbor
4 Spanish-Speaking and French-Speaking Destinations on This Side of the Pond
4 Spanish-Speaking and French-Speaking Destinations on This Side of the Pond