In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned group leader who shares a real-life experience from a recent tour, where one of their travelers lost their passport in a foreign country. With international travel often being unpredictable, it’s a scenario that could happen to anyone. We explore the steps, decisions, and emotions involved in handling such a stressful situation while also ensuring the rest of the group remains on track.

Join us as we discuss:

The immediate actions taken when a passport went missing

How to stay calm under pressure and keep the group organized

Navigating local embassies, consulates, and emergency travel documentation

Tips for preparing travelers for worst-case scenarios before embarking on a trip

Key lessons learned for future tours

This episode provides valuable insight into how to manage a crisis on the road, and offers essential advice for travel leaders, tour guides, and travelers themselves. Tune in to hear firsthand advice on what to do if one of your travelers loses their passport—and how to recover from the worst-case scenario with confidence.

To help stay organized while on tour, be sure to use the Ultimate Digital Travel Binder to keep all of your important documents at your fingertips. Check out more World Travel Resources that will help prepare your students for traveling overseas by clicking here! In addition, be sure to join the Teacher Show Me the World Facebook group to be a part of a community of like-minded educators who show their students the world!

In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Sklar for an engaging conversation about how teachers can create enriching, educational experiences for their students before, during, and after a trip abroad. Stacey shares her expert advice on how to go beyond just being a trip leader and instead, actively design learning opportunities that make the most of each moment. We dive into how teachers can build excitement pre-trip while setting clear educational goals, and explore strategies for making the destination come to life through pre-trip research and activities. Stacey offers fantastic tips on setting expectations, fostering student engagement, and turning everyday experiences during the trip into valuable learning moments.

The fun continues as we talk about ways to keep the learning going once back in the classroom. Stacey shares creative ideas for post-trip reflection and how teachers can help students share their experiences to deepen their understanding. If you're looking to enhance your world travel program and truly maximize the educational potential of your trips, this conversation is packed with practical ideas and inspiration. Teachers will walk away with actionable strategies to make their student travel programs more impactful than ever!

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Before you head off on your next big trip, make sure your students are fully prepared with the Global Traveler Challenge Simulation! This engaging, hands-on tool helps students explore key aspects of global travel—like cultural awareness, budgeting, navigating foreign destinations, and problem-solving—before stepping foot in a new country. It's the perfect way to ignite excitement while building essential skills for a smooth and educational trip.

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Choosing an itinerary for your students can feel daunting, especially if you're not familiar with the destination. However, if you’re thinking about taking your students to Japan, this episode is an absolute must-listen!

I had the wonderful chance to interview, Gemma, a fellow group leader who has traveled extensively throughout Japan. She recently took her students there and plans to return in 2026.

Gemma is a treasure trove of insights and offers valuable tips for successfully guiding your students in Japan.

In addition, Gemma was kind enough to share some of her resources with my listeners.

Here is a great presentation to share with your travelers for your recruitment meeting and to help build excitement.

Japan Travel Google Slide:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cO30-pJxmt2NmZXKNV3ag1M2w1Z-waN8uEuWVqkAx94/edit?usp=sharing

Gemma will be taking her students on a custom tour to Japan in 2026, and it sounds AMAZING. She was kind enough to share her custom itinerary incase anyone would like to do it.

Japan Customized Itinerary:

https://cdn.brandfolder.io/RV7K8308/at/cs874hv6m9qm8kpnjw6x4h/GECC.pdf

If you would like to follow Gemma on her adventures, be sure to check her out on Instragram.

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/world.wandererz/

If there is an itinerary that you would like to learn more about, leave a comment below or email me. I would love to hear from you!

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It's that time of the year - pumpkin spice fever is here, football madness is in the air, and it's time to brainstorm your next big adventure with your students.

When pondering your next trip, choose wisely. In this week's podcast, I'll spill the beans on the 8 Steps I follow when planning my next student adventure.

When planning your next travel destination, it's crucial to carefully contemplate where you want to go. In this week's podcast, I'll walk you through the 8 steps I personally follow when deciding on my next travel spot with my students.

Once you have carefully planned and researched your upcoming journey, it's time to start recruiting. Here are a few valuable resources to ignite your students' enthusiasm for travel:

Resources:

1. Dive into the Ultimate Marketing Tool Kit for everything you need to promote and grow your World Travel Program.

2. Spice up your back-to-school lessons with a dash of wanderlust to spark your students' interest while hitting your teaching goals.

3. Explore some of Amazon's classroom decor and travel inspired merch to help jazz up your space and ignite your students' travel bug.

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It's that time of year! Get ready to spruce up your classroom, jazz up those bulletin boards, and ignite a spirit of exploration for learning and discovering the world.

Now is the golden moment to embrace a fresh school year, welcome new students, and embark on exciting educational journeys.

This episode is your golden ticket to unlocking 12 fantastic tips for sparking a love of adventure in your students. As a bonus, I've created a handy list of resources to get your classroom buzzing with back-to-school vibes. Let's dive in and transform your classroom into a travel wonderland that will help build your world travel program.

Resources:

1. Dive into the Ultimate Marketing Tool Kitfor everything you need to promote and grow your World Travel Program.

2. Spice up your back-to-school lessons with a dash of wanderlust to spark your students' interest while hitting your teaching goals.

3. Explore some of Amazon's classroom decor and travel inspired merch to help jazz up your space and ignite your students' travel bug.

*Have you always wanted to travel the world with your students , but you don’t know where to begin? CLICK HERE to learn how to take your students on an adventure of a lifetime!

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When it comes to food allergies, there is no wiggle room. It is imperative that you do everything within your power to keep your students safe while on tour. In this episode of Teacher Show Me the World, I interview Rachel Gurk from the award winning food blog RachelCooks.com. Rachel discusses the best way a Group Leader can help keep their students with food allergies safe while traveling abroad. She speaks from her own experiences due to the fact her own children have severe food allergies.

Rachel and her recipes have been featured on the Cooking Channel, the Today Show, Huffington Post, Bon Appetite, Better Homes and Garden, Country Living and more.

Included with this podcast are two essential resources that EVERY Group Leader should provide to students before embarking on a tour. The first resource is Food Allergy Travel Cards, available in 14 languages to accommodate various food allergies. Simply print these cards on sturdy card stock, laminate them, and ensure your students carry them to use when dining out or shopping during the trip.

In addition, download this free resource, and share it with your travelers before Departure Day. This resource covers the Top 5 Food Allergy Apps every traveler should download before the trip.

Each App has a detailed explanation and hyperlinked for easy downloadable access.

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Do you struggle with recruiting students to join your trips? Do you struggle advertising your world travel program because your administration is not supportive of what you are doing? When it comes to growing your world travel program and recruiting students for your trip, you need to gain a fresh perspective and look at your world travel program through the lenses of marketing a business. Break away from the passé posters and flyers and learn how to use modern marketing techniques to ignite participation in your world travel program.

In this episode of Teacher Show Me the World, marketing guru, Greg Stielstra shares his incredible insight into the world of marketing and how you can apply it to your world travel program. He will walk us through a four step marketing strategy he calls Pyromarketing. He takes each principal and directly applies it to how teachers should be marketing their world travel programs. Greg is a marketing executive with 30 years experience in multiple industries. He taught principles of marketing at Vanderbilt University, authored two books on marketing and speaks on marketing and behavioral science internationally.

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Quite often, while on tour, you will have a window of time during the middle of the day that leaves the chance to break from your schedule and do something unexpected and spontaneous. When these opportunities knock, I like to to share hidden historical gems or local favorites with my travelers to give them an off-tour experience.

Because I love to travel so much, people are always asking me, “What is your favorite country?” and each time I am asked, I continue to have the same reply……Italy. Italy never ceases to amazing me and continues to captivate me each time I visit.

There is a treasure in Florence, Italy that many tourists have no idea it exists; it hides in plain view. In this episode, I will share the story of one of Florence’s best kept secrets, that if given the chance, you will want to make sure you and your travelers take advantage of your free-time in Florence and pay it a visit.

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I had the amazing opportunity to receive an insider’s view of taking students through Airport Security and TSA. Nicole Dykhouse has worked for the TSA for 22 years and shares two decades worth of wisdom.

I learned so much from our conversation that will make my students’ experience going through security seamless.

Nicole will share about travel resources like My TSA App, SunFlower PASS for students with special needs, Parent Gate Pass, and more.

If you want a seamless Departure Day with your students then be sure to listen.

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I had the amazing opportunity to visit and speak at a teacher conference in Belize last week. I met with 40+ like-minded educators from all over the US who are showing their students the world!

While I was there, I was inspired to record a podcast that would be a celebration of visiting my 50th country, but also a meaningful podcast that will answer questions that new Group Leaders may have.

I spoke to over 40+ new GL’s and offered my advice and best practices in regards to educational travel. The questions that they asked were so good, I decided to take a whole episode answering their various questions, so YOU TOO can hear what I shared.

Whether you are a NEW Group Leader or an experienced GL who would like to gain a fresh perspective, I encourage you to listen to the whole episode.

Fun fact….while I was recording this episode, I was outside recording at 5:30 AM. If you have never heard the sounds of the jungle wake up, then you are in for a treat! While I was recoding, I had an audience of howler monkeys and a variety of tropical birds “vocalizing their opinions” as I recorded. If I had not known that I was listening to Howler Monkeys, I would have been running as fast as I could to get away from the pre-historic dinosaur sounds! LOL!

In this podcast, I also highlight some of my travel MUST HAVES!

For example, a NON-NEGOTIABLE item for me is the amazing LIFE STRAW WATER BOTTLE (CLICK HERE FOR LINK) This water bottle is a life saver! I would NEVER travel without it! In addition, I ALWAYS let my travelers know about it and HIGHLY recommend it to them.

Check out and share my recommended PACKING LIST (Click here) with your travelers or you can visit my Free Resource Page to share my travel Shopping Wish List with your travelers.

If you haven’t already, be sure to follow my podcast. With ever follow this podcast receives, means more teachers will happen upon the valuable content. If you listen via Apple Podcast here is the link to share and follow:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teacher-show-me-the-world/id1724574978

If you listen on Spotify, here is the link to share and follow:https://open.spotify.com/show/1emTtICEjemenMS8wxP4Zk?si=004b2b95fdb2436a

Finally, don’t forget to join the amazing Teacher Show Me the World Facebook Group Finally, don’t forget to join the amazing Teacher Show Me the World Facebook Group and visit my website for resources that you can use to build your travel program.

Are you a first time Group Leader about to take your first trip abroad with students? Maybe…you are a seasoned Group Leader, but you have always wanted an authentic glimpse into the world of your Tour Director. Well….this is the episode for you!

I had the great honor of reconnecting with my long lost friend, Sladjana. She was my TD when I visited Australia and New Zealand with my students in 2015. Ten years later…she is just as awesome and has even more life experience under her belt. She is a plethora of knowledge; we discuss anything from:

1. Custom’s Declaration Documentation

2. Luggage Requirements and Packing Light

3. Tipping

4. Pickpocketing and Safety

5. Leaving Your Expectations at Home and Letting Your TD Lead the Way

6. Pre-Departure Communication with Your TD

………………………………………………………And much much more.

Have your pen and paper ready because you will want to take note of all of the wisdom that Sladjana will share about life on tour. Side note….you are all going to LOVE listening to her authentic Aussie accent!

Chaperones can make or break the success of your world travel program. Who should you choose for your chaperones? What resposibilities should they have?

This episode will cover all of the ins and outs of who is qualified to be a chaperone, and what sort of personality traits make the best chaperones. In addition, I will go over specific roles that are crucial for every chaperone to fulfill.

Chaperones wear multiple hats during educational travel. They act as liaisons between students, group leaders, and the local guides, ensuring effective communication and coordination. They help students navigate unfamiliar territories, providing guidance and support along the way. Chaperones also play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of students, addressing any emergencies or unexpected challenges that may arise during the trip.

This episode will share some of the responsibilities that chaperones will have leading up to the trip and while on tour.

Be sure to listen to the entire podcast to gain all the insight and know how on chaperone best practices.

Visit the Free Resource page and download the Ultimate Chaperone’s Guidebook for FREE. This Guidebook 8 page instructional manual for chaperones will set your chaperones up for success. Remember, you want your chaperones to be a blessing NOT a burden, but in order for them to do their job, you need to do YOUR part and prepare them. Download it TODAY!

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In this episode, I sit down with the dynamic Marah Walsh, founder of the EF Group Leaders Facebook page and a passionate full-time travel agent.

Marah’s story is a testament to following your passion and making bold career shifts. She begins by sharing her unique journey from a successful marketing career to becoming a leader in the travel industry.

With a love for exploring the world, Marah has visited numerous countries, and she’s eager to inspire others to do the same. Her journey into the world of travel was fueled by a deep love for adventure and cultural exploration, and today, she helps others live out their own travel dreams.

Marah also dives into the creation of the EF Group Leaders Facebook community—an invaluable space for Group Leaders to connect, share tips, and support one another. She explains how the group grew from a simple idea to a thriving hub for travel organizers.

Today, Marah focuses on adult group travel, a shift she made to meet the evolving needs of her clients. As she shares her experience of leading group trips, Marah reveals the essential tools and resources that have helped her build her successful travel business and provides insight for anyone considering organizing their own trips.

The episode wouldn’t be complete without Marah reflecting on some of her most unforgettable travel moments, the challenges she's faced as a trip leader, and the personal transformation travel has had on her life. With her down-to-earth advice and candid storytelling, Marah encourages listeners to take that leap of faith and explore the world—whether on a group tour or an independent adventure. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical travel wisdom!

My sister, who is leading a trip this summer, called me and told me one of her students was caught doing some pretty bad things, and she wondered what she should do. The first question out of my mouth was, “Do you have a student behavioral contract?”. If I was to ask you the same question, what would you say? Are you set up to hold your students accountable for any wrong action before or during your trip?

This episode explains why it is so critical to have clear expectations set up before and during your students’ trip abroad. In addition, hear real life stories of students breaking their contract and the consequences that followed.

This episode answers the questions:

What is a behavioral contract for student travel?

Why is a behavioral contract important?

When do you have your students and parents sign the contract?

What should a behavioral contract include?

How do you write a behavioral contract?(Click here to access a free and fully editable behavioral student contract.)

How to utilize a student behavioral contract when your trips are school sponsored or non-school sponspored

To learn more about the “How To’s” of student behavioral contracts by reading my recent blog post on the subject.

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For months, if not years, you have poured your heart and soul into creating a world travel program at your school where you show your students the world.

Unless you have been a group leader, no one really understands the work that is involved in taking a group of students abroad. That is why EF Tours reward their amazing Group Leaders by hosting these 5-Star Loyalty Tours. They do this as a way to say’ “Thank you” for all of their hard work.

In this episode you will learn exactly what a Loyalty tour is, who qualifies, what the destinations are for the upcoming 2024-2025 tours, how to sig-up, and when.

Be sure to set your alarms for when you can sign-up because you won’t want to miss out on these amazing destinations!

Have you always wondered if you could show your students the world, but you don’t know where to begin?

Click here to learn more about how you can lead a trip and start traveling the world with your students!

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Fundraising for your student trips abroad does not need to be scary. In fact, it can become a fun way to bring your community together. In today's episode, I interview fundraising guru, Sara Johnson, where she shares all of her tricks of the trade on how to create and run a fundraising event that will earn your group an easy $3,000-$5,000 in one-easy-step.

Sara Johnson has been leading trips with her students for over a decade. What amazes me about her, she is able to run multiple fundraising events each year at her school to help fund her students’ trips abroad.

With the goal of “low-risk and high-demand”, Sara is able to masterfully craft fundraising events that bring about minimal stress with maximum rewards. On average, her strategically run fundraisers bring about $3k-$5k per event.

By listening to today’s episode you will become inspired to learn how to help your students finance their trips, so you can be the teacher who shows your students the world.

If you would like to use Sara’s template that she encourages her students to use while raising support, here is a link to the template: document:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TSprb9sBL4oNQpvzsLzYjGXzpI7AoANeLmF6yOMyr5Q/edit?usp=sharing

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Welcome to a special one-year anniversary episode of Teacher Show Me the World! In this milestone episode, I reflect on the incredible growth of the podcast and shares five game-changing New Year’s resolutions for taking international trips with students to the next level in 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting to think about taking students abroad, these practical resolutions will help you stay organized, enrich your students’ travel experience, and step up your travel game.

In this episode, you'll hear:

Get Organized with My Digital Travel Binder– Tips for streamlining all your trip logistics in one easily accessible place to keep you stress-free and ready for anything.

Pre-Trip Enrichment for Students –Global Traveler Challenge Simulation: How a fun and interactive pre-trip simulation can help prepare your students for the culture and logistics of international travel.

Go Liquid-Free in Our Carry-On Bags – A resolution to simplify packing by switching to TSA-friendly solid and powder travel products, making your journey smoother and more efficient.

Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone – Why pushing yourself to take on new travel challenges (like exploring new countries or managing unfamiliar logistics) will benefit both you and your students.

Growing the Teacher Show Me the World Community – Help me grow the Teacher Show Me the World community by sharing the podcast with fellow teachers, leaving a review, and joining our Facebook Group Community.

Tune in to hear how these resolutions can elevate your travel program in 2025, and let’s make this year the best one yet for taking your students around the globe!

Never led a trip before, then what are you waiting for?! 2025 is the perfect year to finally take your students abroad. Learn how life changing it will be for your students. Click here to learn more!

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Link to Digital Travel Binder

Global Traveler Simulation

Links to recommended TSA-friendly travel products

In this festive episode of Teacher Show Me the World, I dive into seven fun and engaging ways to teach your students about Christmas traditions from around the world. Whether you're gearing up for a teacher-led student trip abroad or just want to bring global holiday cheer into your classroom, I share practical resources to get your students excited about the season. From creating worksheets that highlight holiday customs to taking virtual tours of Christmas villages, your students will love discovering how Christmas is celebrated in countries like Germany, Italy, and Finland.

I also suggest hands-on activities like making cultural Christmas ornaments, trying out holiday recipes from different countries, and inviting guest speakers to share unique traditions. These ideas not only help students understand and appreciate global customs but also encourage them to compare and contrast U.S. holiday traditions with those from around the world. Tune in for creative ways to prepare your students for a global holiday adventure and inspire them to explore the world this Christmas season!

Be sure to read my most recent blog post that highlights these ideas and includes links to various enrichment opportunities to share with your students.

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In this episode of Teacher Show Me the World, first-time group leader Angela reflects on her experience leading a trip for the first time. With enthusiasm and honesty, she shares everything she learned—from what worked well to what she'd change for her next trip. If you’re a teacher or educator considering leading a group trip, Angela's insights, tips, and lessons are invaluable for ensuring a smooth and successful experience. Whether it’s managing logistics, connecting with students, or overcoming unexpected challenges, Angela dives deep into the highs and lows of leading a group.

She also provides practical advice and resources to help first-time group leaders prepare, including strategies for building team cohesion, creating detailed itineraries, and setting expectations.

Angela was generous enough to share a valuable resource with a lot of tips and tricks for first time group leaders and seasoned group leaders alike.

*Have you always wanted to travel the world with your students , but you don’t know where to begin? CLICK HERE to learn how to take your students on an adventure of a lifetime!

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It’s that time of year! If you haven’t already, its time to host your first informational travel meeting for your upcoming trip. The big question is…what topics should you cover at your first meeting.

This weeks podcast will take you through the Top Ten Topics to Cover at Your First Travel Meeting. I will cover everything from fun Get-to-Know-You Activities to a A Traveler’s Christmas Wish LIst to inspire thoughtful gift ideas for their trip. Some group leaders may host more meetings, but if you are not hosting a minimum of three meetings throughout the the 9 months leading up to your trip, then you will definitely want to follow this podcast series. Leading up to my summer trips, I host my first meeting in November, second meeting in February, and a final Bonvoyage Meeting one month from departure. As each of these meetings approach, I will be sharing an episode of all of the different topics I cover throughout the various stages/meetings before my trips.

In addition, Planning and being organized for your trip is paramount that is why I have created a Digital Travel Binder to make sure that you have all of the tools and necessary documents all at your fingertips. Setting yourself up for a successful trip begins with the first step of organization. I hope this podcast

*Have you always wanted to travel the world with your students , but you don’t know where to begin? CLICK HERE to learn how to take your students on an adventure of a lifetime!

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Welcome to this week’s episode, where we dive into Five Essential Travel apps every teacher should consider for enhancing student tours abroad. Whether you're exploring historical landmarks or embarking on interactive adventures, these apps will elevate your experience and engage your students in unique ways.

Join us as we highlight five standout travel apps that cater specifically to the needs of educators and their students.

First up, Atlas Obscura offers a treasure trove of unusual destinations and hidden gems, perfect for sparking curiosity and enriching your students’ understanding of diverse cultures.

GooseChase takes learning to the next level with its interactive scavenger hunt feature, allowing students to explore their surroundings while completing fun missions.

For those who love the thrill of discovery, Geocache transforms the great outdoors into a classroom, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving through real-world treasure hunting.

Polarsteps not only tracks your journey but also creates a beautiful travel diary that students can share with friends and family.

Lastly, Suno.com allows students to express their creativity by crafting original songs about their travels, turning experiences into melodies.

Tune in as we explore how these tools can transform your educational trips!

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When it's time to recruit students for my next adventure, I start right from the first day of school.

In this episode, I guide Group Leaders through my recruitment process for trips. From the initial day of school to the first recruitment meeting, you'll discover the different stages involved in promoting my tours, selecting which students can participate, and ultimately persuading parents to enroll their children.

During this episode, I discuss the behavioral contract that each student signs as soon as they register for the trip. This contract serves as a tool to ensure accountability throughout the lead-up to departure and during the trip itself.

If you're in search of innovative ways to market your trips, be sure to check out the episode where I interview marketing expert Greg Stielstra on effective strategies for promoting your adventures.

In addition, if you are looking for marketing techniques and strategic methods to help market your trips, here is the Ultimate Marketing Toolkit that will make your life a lot easier. Proven marketing techniques that will help you build your world travel program.

If you haven't yet thought about taking your students to Southeast Asia, now is the perfect time to consider this hidden gem for your next adventure.

Perhaps you've already booked this tour and will soon travel with your students, eager to learn more about the itinerary and how to prepare them. Don't worry; we will cover all of that and more in this episode, so be sure to stay tuned until the end.

In this episode, I chat with Group Leader Bree, who just returned this summer with your Girl Scout troop after an incredible three-country tour of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

She shares extensive details about the daily itinerary, tips for preparing your students for culture shock, packing essentials, and much more.

Get ready to listen and be inspired by Bree’s recent journey to Southeast Asia.

If there is an itinerary that you would like to learn more about, leave a comment below or email me. I would love to hear from you!

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