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If you are interested in other activities that you can do pre-trip, post-trip, or during your free time, check out our recommended Viator tours. Viator is a website where you can book tours and activities with local providers. We look for tours that receive positive reviews and would enhance your experience with GEEO. The listed […]

There’s no denying the educational value and reinvigoration that teachers gain out of traveling with GEEO. Investing in your own education, professional development, sense of wonder, and personal joy is so worth it! Just ask our thousands of alumni. While our travel programs are already discounted for educators, we know that saving money to travel […]

By Shawn McCarty & Yessenia Gutierrez in collaboration with GEEO Hello, teachers! We are Shawn and Yessenia, fifth and third grade teachers at Hoover Elementary and TEAM Charter School in Stockton, California. As fellow GEEO travelers, we’d like to share a great resource available to you for funding and sponsoring your professional development programs abroad […]

By GEEO Staff World travel as professional development for teachers is a new concept to some. Did you know that traveling as an educator can have a lasting positive impact on classrooms, schools, and communities around the world? Read on for GEEO’s top reasons that teachers should travel! 1. Connect with other inspired & inspiring […]

In addition to our own teacher travel programs, GEEO is proud to showcase the programs of other organizations that offer opportunities for teachers to travel. Many of these programs are free, and we encourage teachers to explore the possibilities. These programs have no affiliation with GEEO, so please contact them directly if you have any […]

By GEEO Staff Updated January 2023 Our participants often ask what gear to buy for their GEEO travel programs. How do you pack for the Sahara desert in the winter or for Iceland in the summer? Our staff have traveled to over 100 countries and picked up some travel gear favorites along the way. We […]

It’s undeniable that smartphones have made the modern-day travel experience much simpler. Gone are the days of needing to carry around a paper map or atlas, a camera, and a book of basic terms to communicate in the local language – now, all of these tools and more can be found on a single device […]

Being a teacher comes with its fair share of challenges, but it also offers a remarkable advantage for avid travelers: the privilege of having summers off. Considering that many popular destinations are thousands of miles away from home, it’s only natural to want to make the most of your time abroad. That’s why GEEO strategically […]

From a fender bender that leaves your car with an unsightly dent, to a storm that wreaks havoc on your roof, insurance is a lifesaver during unforeseen circumstances. We don’t think twice about protecting our vehicles and houses, but many people underestimate the value in purchasing cancellation insurance for their vacations. Having to cancel a […]

Embarking on an international journey is an exciting experience, and GEEO is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive learning experience for all of our travelers. We and our partner tour operator take steps to maximize the safety of our participants, and the following information and resources are available to help travelers make informed […]