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Explore Pre/Post Trip Activities Check out GEEO’s curated list of Viator tours and activities Browse All Destinations How It Works 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 […]

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 […]

World travel as professional development for teachers is a concept that might be new to some, but its benefits are profound and far-reaching. While traditional professional development often takes place in workshops or conferences, stepping into the world and experiencing different cultures firsthand offers a unique and immersive way for educators to grow both personally […]

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 so they can find the right educational tours. These teacher travel grants and programs have no […]

By GEEO Staff Updated August 28, 2025 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? After visiting 100+ countries, our staff has collected favorite gear we rely on trip after trip. Our goal […]

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 […]

*Save 10% with GEEO’s Multi-Trip Discount* If you book two or more GEEO programs within the same school year, we’ll give you a 10% discount on the lower-priced program(s). Our 10% Multi-Trip Discount is applicable for up to three programs per year—making your dream adventures even more affordable. Considering that many popular destinations are thousands […]

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 […]