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 […]
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Over 4,500 teachers have traveled the world on GEEO programs, and we’ve also helped many of those educators find the best airfare rates. These are our tips for finding the most budget-friendly flights for your GEEO program. Planning your flight Before you search for flights, please factor in your layovers and dates. We feel it […]
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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. When traveling with GEEO and our partner G Adventures, it is mandatory for all of our travelers to have Emergency Medical insurance that covers […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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