The Benefits of Traveling Mindfully
At its very basic, mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present and can make travel even more enjoyable. Mindfulness can also be defined as the non-judgmental focus of a person’s...
View ArticleHow To Raise Money For Your School Trip Abroad
Next year’s school trip or gap year adventure is just around the corner. These educational travel opportunities are well worth the investment but aren’t always easy on the pocketbook. Here are a few...
View ArticleEducational Benefits of Student Immersion in the Developing World
Educators and trip leaders are faced with important decisions when designing and implementing a global travel program. Everything from cost and duration to educational goals and objectives can dictate...
View ArticleWhy Teachers Need To Travel Abroad Too
The educational benefits of immersive student travel are well documented. Students gain new and unique perspectives on a variety of global issues and grow as individuals. The experience can be just...
View ArticleIt’s The Journey…Not The Destination.
Authentic immersion abroad can be a life-changing experience but it’s only part of the educational journey. This is an exciting time of the year at No Barriers Youth. We have schools, trip leaders,...
View ArticleNo Barriers’ Top Ten Travel-Themed Songs
Music is intrinsically linked to travel. Whether you’ve got your own personal playlist streaming through your headphones on the long bus ride between Phnom Pehn and Siem Reap or you’re taking in the...
View ArticleA Successful Journey Starts With A Program Information Meeting
The first step to any successful international journey with students is generating excitement among your student body and getting students to say YES! For first time trip leaders the thought of hosting...
View Article10 Books For Teachers and Global Educators
Global Educators and Group Leaders take on the challenge of teaching history, discussing current events, debating ideologies, and inspiring students all while catching international flights, touring...
View Article10 Documentary Films For Teachers and Global Educators
Documentary films have the power to broaden our perspectives and open our eyes to pressing global issues. These 10 documentary films for teachers and global educators have the power to inspire...
View Article10 Travel Books To Feed Your Wanderlust
When you can’t be out temple hopping in Thailand or exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu the next best thing is feeding your wanderlust inside the pages of a well written book. Here are 10 great reads...
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