Ask someone under 40 if they like to read newspapers and they’ll give you an incredulous look. You mean… online? Hard-copy paper publications have long been disappearing around us, as we seek to reduce needless consumption and find simple solutions in rapidly improving technology....
full story >As a group travel leader, you’re no doubt aware of the benefits of travel for your organization, institution, or chapter: Travel can build affinity among members, create educational opportunities, help your community feel more connected to your mission, and even be a great fundraising tool....
full story >You’ve just returned from the trip of a lifetime, and your group parts ways at the airport with one promise in unison: “I’ll send you my photos!” Some people are warriors and champions, and they battle the fates of technology and procrastination to fulfill their oath. But most, understandably, ...
full story >Rich in both biodiversity and cultural diversity, Ecuador offers a variety of eye-opening learning opportunities for students and educators alike. Enhance your classroom curriculum with hands-on activities that instill meaningful lessons and facilitate connections between the travelers and ...
full story >Bringing you the latest news, information, and resources from around the web. In the December 20 edition, read more about the following:...
full story >The Ultimate Expedition: The Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica
Destination Spotlight, Trip Profile
| by Christopher BensleyIf your organization has intrepid travelers, with a passion for nature and polar exploration, there is perhaps no journey more spectacular than sailing to Antarctica by way of the Falklands and South Georgia Island....
full story >Destination Spotlight: An Inside Look at Mountain Gorilla Trekking
"All I remember was being breathless. It was so magical,” recalls Pelin Karaca, Holbrook’s Vice President of Product Development, about her first encounter with the mountain gorillas. “I was together with a group of eight of us. All of a sudden, I hear this rustle from the trees and bushes ...
full story >Connecting continents, oceans, cultures, and commerce, the tiny country of Panama has always been shaped by its strategic location. The formation of the Isthmus of Panama yielded a path for migrating wildlife and natural exchange, echoed millions of years later with mankind’s burgeoning trade ...
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