Educational Travel Stories

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Educational Travel Stories

Our teachers’ top 3 reasons to travel with a Tour Director

An educational travel program abroad offers students both immediate and lifelong benefits. As the teacher who makes it happen, you want to ensure your students get the most out of their experience. Like you, we focus on education! WorldStrides Tour Directors accompany our groups on international tours and are with you every step of the…

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October snowsports on New Zealand’s North Island

Sitting within a dual World Heritage Area, the snowy peaks of the legendary Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand’s most active volcano, is home to the longest ski season and largest ski areas in the country. The ski fields of Whakapapa and Turoa are ideal for school groups and offer world-class snow conditions all the way through…

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Choose the right luggage for your tour

The perfect bag makes all the difference when you’re on-tour. You don’t want to lug a bulky and awkward suitcase through crowded airports. You want to feel proud of your choice in baggage when it rolls around on the luggage carousal. Whether you’re looking for the best suitcase for international travel or a lightweight backpack…

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Vietnam: Travel tips for teachers and students

An educational travel program in Vietnam offers students a captivating mix of lively culture, the history of a war-torn past and spectacular natural beauty. Students will experience the thrill of pulsating cities and the serene majesty of picturesque landscapes all within the same week. From narrow alleyways teeming with rickshaws to vivid green rice paddies…

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Interactive learning in our own backyard

Our Australian tours feature experiential learning activities to maximise academic outcomes and provide personal development opportunities. Whether it’s an Aboriginal cultural program or a simulated archaeological dig, these interactive experiences encourage self-guided exploration, experimentation with materials and creative expression. Central Australia Activity Learning Area Umoona Opal Mine & Museum underground camping experience Discover Coober Pedy’s…

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Teacher stories from around the globe

At WorldStrides, our action-packed international tours are designed to bring learning to life and create opportunities for meaningful personal and academic development. On tour, students are immersed in the language, culture and community of inspiring destinations and emerge as true global citizens. Here, teachers reflect on their experiences on tour with WorldStrides. History comes to…

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Understand the global conflicts that shaped our current reality

Discover how key events of the past continue to shape our present on a WorldStrides Wartime History tour. Journey to the Western Front Battlefields in France and Belgium or the Asian Battlefields and experience what life was like for Australian soldiers during the World Wars. Across the Pacific, US history comes alive as students follow…

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10 000 teachers can’t be wrong

When you’re planning a school tour, selecting an educational travel partner is one of the most important decisions you will make. Our passion for creating exceptional learning experiences is just one reason why teachers choose us. We’re here to help teachers like you change students’ lives and deliver an unforgettable trip. Here’s why over 10…

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Australian tours linked to your curriculum

Australian tours introduce students to a bigger world in their own backyard. Every Australian city has something new and incredible to offer. Our domestic tours are full of meaningful learning experiences that reinforce classroom learning. Here are our favorite destinations that link to the Australian Curriculum, and provide fun and exciting adventures for your students:…

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Exciting new tour opportunities!

Roman Philosopher Seneca once wrote… “Travel and change of place impart new vigour to the mind…” As the leaders in educational travel, we’re always looking for new and exciting destinations that will spark curiosity and inspire new learnings among your students. Educational tours of Hawaii, India and Russia each offer students opportunities to journey beyond…

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