In this episode, Carolyn Swaney shares her expertise on handling medical emergencies while traveling with students. She discusses the crucial steps to take before a trip, such as gathering medical information and ensuring proper travel insurance. Carolyn also walks us through real-life emergency situations, offering advice on how to stay calm, communicate effectively, and navigate local healthcare systems abroad. With practical tips for teachers and trip organizers, this episode provides valuable insights on managing health crises and ensuring student safety during international travel.

In this episode, I sit down with Sara, an experienced group leader, who shares her story of handling a flight cancellation and delay during a student trip. She emphasizes the importance of travel insurance, explaining how it helped her group manage unexpected expenses and turn a stressful situation into a manageable one. Sara also offers valuable insights on choosing the right chaperones—those who are well-traveled and can stay calm in emergencies—and shares tips on preparing your group for potential flight disruptions. Whether you're a group leader or chaperone, this episode provides practical advice to ensure your trips run smoothly, even when the unexpected happens.

In this episode, I interview Stefanie, an educator who organizes transformative Service Learning Trips, STEM Tours, and Summit Leadership Conferences for her students. Stefanie shares how these enriching travel experiences enhance her curriculum by immersing students in global issues, fostering critical thinking, and allowing them to tackle real-world challenges. Through hands-on service projects, STEM problem-solving, and leadership training, these trips offer students valuable skills that extend beyond the classroom. Stefanie provides inspiration for educators looking to integrate immersive travel experiences into their curriculum, helping students become active, globally-minded citizens.

In this episode, we speak with Stefanie, an experienced teacher who has built a highly successful non-school sponsored travel program that grows each year. She shares valuable tips and insights for teachers looking to start their own travel programs, offering advice on how to organize trips without the constraints of school bureaucracy. Stefanie’s passion for education and travel shines through as she explains how to create engaging, impactful experiences for students. This episode is packed with inspiration for educators eager to take their travel programs to the next level.

In this episode, a seasoned group leader shares their experience handling a traveler’s lost passport during a recent tour abroad. We discuss the immediate steps taken, staying calm under pressure, and navigating embassies and emergency documentation. Learn essential tips for preparing travelers for worst-case scenarios and hear key lessons for managing crises while keeping the group on track. This episode is packed with valuable advice for travel leaders, guides, and anyone planning international travel.

In this episode, I chat with Stacey Sklar about how teachers can turn student travel into transformative learning before, during, and after the trip! From building excitement pre-trip to creating engaging learning moments abroad, Stacey shares expert tips on how to maximize every experience. Plus, she dives into creative ways to keep the learning going back in the classroom.

If you’re looking to level up your world travel program and make the most of every adventure, this one’s for you! 🎒📚

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In this episode, Marah Walsh, founder of the EF Group Leaders Facebook page and full-time travel agent, shares her inspiring journey from marketing professional to travel industry leader, fueled by her love for adventure. She offers valuable insights into group travel, the creation of her supportive community, and how travel has transformed her life—encouraging listeners to take the leap and explore the world.

In this special one-year anniversary episode of Teacher Show Me the World, the Betsy reflects on the podcast’s growth and shares five New Year’s resolutions to enhance international travel with students in 2025. From organizing logistics with a digital travel binder to embracing new challenges and enriching students’ cultural experiences, these practical tips will help educators take their travel programs to the next level.

In this festive episode of Teacher Show Me the World, I share seven engaging ways to teach students about Christmas traditions from around the world, whether for a teacher-led trip or classroom activities. From worksheets and virtual tours to hands-on projects and guest speakers, these ideas will help your students explore global holiday customs and compare them with U.S. traditions.

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.

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 Bon Voyage 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

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This episode highlights essential travel apps for teachers to enhance student tours abroad, focusing on creating engaging and memorable experiences. Apps like Atlas Obscura, GooseChase, Geocache, Polarsteps, and Suno.com offer unique ways to explore unusual destinations, engage in interactive scavenger hunts, promote teamwork, document journeys, and encourage creative expression through songwriting.

After leading nearly 20 trips over the span of 15 years, I share how I recruit my students and grow my 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.

Are you struggling to decide on your next travel itinerary? Have you always been intrigued by Japan but are unsure if it's the perfect destination for you? This episode aims to address any questions you might have and inspire you to plan your upcoming trip to Japan with your students.

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.

Back to School is the perfect time to kick-start and build excitement for travel and showing your students the world. Don't let this fresh start of the school year go by without maximizing using these 12 Back to School Ideas to help foster a culture of travel within your classroom and beyond.

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.

Florence, Italy....home of the Renaissance and countless geniuses such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante, Machiavelli, Botticelli, and the list goes on. If only the walls could talk, they would have endless tales to tell.

This episode is about going beyond the typical tourist attractions and discovering something new, and sharing it with your students during your next visit to Florence.