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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 […]

GEEO welcomes our educators to contribute their travel advice on our blog. This piece provides advice to vegan or vegetarian travelers.  If you have a piece that you’d like featured on the GEEO blog, please contact us and we will see if it’s a good fit!  By Karen Sondak, science teacher and six-time GEEO traveler […]

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 […]

When it comes to travel insurance, the options can be overwhelming! With our extensive experience in teacher travel, the GEEO team would like to offer our advice on purchasing travel insurance. Mandatory Requirements When traveling with GEEO and our partner G Adventures, it is mandatory for all of our travelers to have Emergency Medical insurance […]

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 […]

Teachers give so much all year long, and the ones who love to explore deserve gifts that spark curiosity, inspire adventure, and make every journey smoother. We wish we could deliver them fair pay, guilt-free personal days, and a free trip around the world, but this list of gift ideas and our discounted teacher travel […]

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 […]

With seven continents, nearly two-hundred countries, and countless experiences to choose from, even the seasoned traveler can feel overwhelmed when trying to decide where in the world to explore next. Read on for GEEO’s advice about choosing your next destination, whether you are a new or experienced traveler. Consider where you’ve already gone With so […]

*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 […]