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  Throughout the summer of 2021, EF staff joined several of our first student groups back on the road. In addition to international destinations, they traveled all over the U.S.—from culture-filled cities like Washington, D.C. and NYC, to the breathtaking National Parks. We were able to catch up with some of our staff members after they returned and the overall feeling was unanimous, travel with EF is back and it’s never felt more worthwhile. To give you a taste of what to expect and what you’ll experience on an EF Explore America tour, read their reflections below.    Small m ..read more

‘Tis the season for BBQs, warm weather, and fireworks… which means Independence Day is upon us! So, as Americans ready themselves for their 4th of July celebrations, in true EF fashion we thought we’d take a look at some of the coolest ways other countries around the world commemorate their own independence days. 1. Indonesia Referred to by locals as Hari Proklamasi, Indonesian independence day commemorates Indonesian liberation from the Dutch in 1945. One of the most popular events at these festivities is called Panjat Pinang, and involves climbing greased poles to claim prizes hanging at the ..read more

With everything going on in the world right now, this is one of the only times we’ll ever urge you to stay put. But, just because you can’t physically go exploring, it doesn’t mean you have to neglect your wanderlust altogether. To travel the world without even leaving your living room, join Yesenia Y., a Tour Director who leads EF tours in Panama, as she takes you on a 360° virtual tour of the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal. Through this Panama Canal virtual tour, you’ll learn how it works and get a sense of the history of the surrounding area. Note: When you click into the video, make ..read more

Mike Warner/Via Flickr If you get the chance to tour Normandy, I hope your itinerary includes a stop at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer.  The cemetery is located on a bluff overlooking the eastern end of Omaha Beach, known as “Bloody Omaha” after the D-Day invasion which began on June 4, 1944.  You will certainly understand this nickname if you read books such as The Bedford Boys: One American Town’s Ultimate D-Day Sacrifice by Alex Kershaw.  As part of the first wave of soldiers to land on ”Bloody Omaha,” nineteen young men from this rural Virg ..read more

Learn to be more mindful. It’s likely been on your mental to-do list for years, somewhere between Lose 10 pounds and Get your finances in order. And over the past decade or so, mindfulness in education has crept its way into the conversation around innovation in education. But while much of the conversation focuses on student-centric initiatives, there’s real evidence that cultivating teachers’ mindfulness practice can have a significant influence on the classroom experience. Read on for the latest, and for a look at two prominent programs that are helping teachers jump in and get started. Pa ..read more

With everything going on in the world right now, this is one of the only times we’ll ever urge you to stay put. But, just because you can’t physically go exploring, it doesn’t mean you have to neglect your wanderlust altogether. To travel the world without even leaving your living room, join Yesenia Y., a Tour Director who leads EF tours in Panama, as she takes you on a 360° virtual tour of the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal. Through this Panama Canal virtual tour, you’ll learn how it works and get a sense of the history of the surrounding area. Note: When you click into the video, make ..read more

Caitlin with her daughter, Elizabeth On their first day together, Caitlin’s daughter, Elizabeth, didn’t know what to make of this strange blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman who had come to take her from China to the United States through a cross-cultural adoption. At any age, the concept of leaving what you know to go live in another country is daunting. At three, it’s incomprehensible. After completing the adoption paperwork, Caitlin took her daughter to a store for a few snacks and supplies. Elizabeth’s eyes lit up when she stumbled upon a pretty pair of shoes. “It was the first time she smiled ..read more

Here at EF, we see teachers as beacons of hope, inspiring students to shine their brightest out in the world. To thank them for their hard work and perseverance, we’re partnering with our friends at the Empire State Building to light it in EF’s signature pink on Tuesday, May 4 in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. If you’re based in Boston like our North American headquarters, be sure to drive by Zakim Bridge that night—we’re lighting that up, too! In celebration of the light in all teachers, here are our picks for seven of the brightest landmarks around the world worth seeing with your ..read more

Photo by Aaron R. Here at EF, we miss traveling just as much as you do (maybe even more). We’ve been reviewing travel information from a variety of sources including from U.S. and International local and federal authorities,  alongside the real-time on the ground information we receive from our local offices, staff and the partners and suppliers we work with to inform our ability to run tours. With the world slowly opening up, EF Ultimate Break was able to take a group of travelers to Costa Rica this past winter. We talked to two EF staff members, Aaron R. and Josh K., who joined one ..read more