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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 […]

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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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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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