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You’ve got the summer off (finally), a passport that’s itching for new stamps, and a destination in mind. Now comes the big question every teacher-traveler faces at some point: do you join a group, or go it alone? Both options have real appeal, and real trade-offs. The right choice depends on what you’re hoping to […]

Morocco is a country that captivates travelers with its history, culture, and dramatic landscapes. From the lively markets of Marrakech to the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the vast Sahara Desert, and the Atlantic coast, there is far more to see and experience than most first-time visitors realize. Before traveling to Morocco, it helps to understand […]

We’re thrilled to welcome Wendy Neisler to GEEO’s Board of Directors. A school librarian, Wendy has been traveling with GEEO since 2009, when she went on one of our very first trips to Tunisia. She brings a perspective shaped not just by where she’s traveled, but by what she’s done with those experiences once she […]

Peru is a country that surprises and inspires at every turn. From the vibrant streets of Lima to the high-altitude peaks of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, there’s more to see and experience than most first-time visitors expect. Before your trip, it helps to know a few key things that can make your journey smoother, […]

Egypt is one of the most rewarding places on Earth to visit, and for educators, it can be genuinely transformative. Imagine standing at the base of the pyramids at Giza, drifting down the Nile at sunset, or walking through ancient temples covered in hieroglyphs you’ve spent years teaching about. The Sahara stretches endlessly in the […]

Why Travel Through the Balkans? When it comes to unforgettable European experiences, traveling through the Balkans remains one of the continent’s best-kept secrets. Located in Southeastern Europe, the Balkans are a region where cultures overlap, histories run deep, and landscapes change dramatically from one border to the next.  In a single trip, you can explore […]

And how to get it for free with GEEO’s Passport Grant! If you’re looking to explore the world, you’ll need to get a passport before you go abroad, and to do that you’ll need to shell out $165…however, if you’re a teacher things just got quite a bit cheaper. At GEEO, we believe every teacher […]

For educators who dream of exploring the world alongside friends, family, colleagues, or their university communities, GEEO makes it possible to turn that idea into reality. Through our Private Trips program, we run journeys built around shared curiosity and connection. Whether you’re a teacher hoping to inspire your students, a professor leading a study abroad […]

If you’ve ever felt your Sunday scaries creeping in by Thursday, you’re not alone. The challenges teachers face today, oversized classes, shifting standards, endless tech pivots, and the emotional lift of caring for dozens of students, can leave even the most passionate educators running on fumes. You can love your students and still feel drained. […]

Written by GEEO staff member, Josh Barber I can still picture my school poster board project from 6th grade detailing the history of Chinese dynasties. That project planted a seed, and I dreamed of standing on the Great Wall, seeing the silent army of Terracotta Warriors, and exploring a country that holds one-fifth of the […]