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Teachers Talk Travel

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Helping teachers travel together for fun, for PD, and for free. Discover ways to travel better, farther and more often on a teacher’s budget. Learn about teacher travel discounts, teacher travel grants, teacher travel programs, fellowships, scholarships, seasonal jobs, teaching abroad, and so much more.

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Episodes

Episode 9 | What is a Traveling Teacher, Anyway?

November 25, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

As we start Season 2 of the Teachers Talk Travel podcast, we're going back to basics. In this episode, we're answering these questions: What is a Traveling Teacher? What's the Teachers Talk Travel podcast about? What can you expect from this show? How did Traveling Teachers come to be? After listening, be sure to join the discussion in our Facebook group. We'd sincerely love to hear about the agency you used to find your teaching job abroad, or about your teaching abroad experience in ...

Episode 8 | Meghan the Traveling Teacher talks about teaching online!

June 16, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll get to know Meghan Ramsey - the author behind Meghan the Traveling Teacher. If you've been considering a switch to teaching online full-time (or, if you'd like to teach online to supplement your income), you won't want to miss this episode. It will be especially helpful if you're trying to decide between working with VIP KID and Q Kids! After listening, be sure to join the discussion in our Facebook group. We'd sincerely love to hear about th...

Episode 7 | Abbie Reich shares about her experience with Search Associates

June 01, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll get to know Abbie Reich - a 2nd grade teacher from North Carolina who's moving to Cairo, Egypt. This episode is a must-listen for any educator considering the pursuit of a teaching job abroad (and, for future teachers who are looking for ways to get abroad before they even graduate!). Abbie shares the ins and outs of working with an agency like Search Associates, as well as the ups and downs of planning the move during a time of uncertainty. ...

Episode 6 | Scott Gimmy shares about hiking the Camino de Santiago, and pursuing a master's degree in Spain!

May 18, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll get to know Scott Gimmy - a Spanish teacher at a school in Illinois. On top of teaching Spanish, he's also a certified Latin teacher - who's hiked the Camino de Santiago (twice!!), and pursued a master's degree program at the University of Salamanca. If you're looking into how to travel to Spain on a budget, or if you're considering ways to travel and get your master's degree, you won't want to miss this episode! After listening, be sure to ...

Episode 5 | Interview with Carly "Wayward" Heyward (Teacher, Travel Blogger and Travel Agent)

May 05, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll get to know Carly "Wayward" Heyward. She's a well-traveled teacher who runs the blog Flight of the Educator, and she's dedicated to helping educators navigate the world on a teacher's budget. Her blog stands out because it's filled with informative, detailed, and helpful posts - that get down to the nitty-gritty of trips in each place. She also offers additional support as a travel agent - so if you need help planning a trip, be sure to reac...

Episode 6 | Interview with Carly "Wayward" Heyward (Teacher, Travel Blogger and Travel Agent)

May 05, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll get to know Carly "Wayward" Heyward. She's a well-traveled teacher who runs the blog Flight of the Educator, and she's dedicated to helping educators navigate the world on a teacher's budget. Her blog stands out because it's filled with informative, detailed, and helpful posts - that get down to the nitty-gritty of trips in each place. She also offers additional support as a travel agent - so if you need help planning a trip, be sure to reac...

Episode 4 | Gary Lewis shares about GEO Etc field adventures

April 20, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll hear from Gary Lewis  - geologist, teacher educator, and President of GEO Etc. He's the author of over 30 Earth science resources for teachers, and he's been running trips since 1985. He shares his enthusiasm for getting earth science teachers out on field adventures. And these field adventures are not normal PD programs! These teacher trips combine professional development with life-changing travel experiences, which is what we're all about. ...

Episode 4 - Gary Lewis shares about GEO Etc field adventures

April 20, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll hear from Gary Lewis  - geologist, teacher educator, and President of GEO Etc. He's the author of over 30 Earth science resources for teachers, and he's been running trips since 1985. He shares his enthusiasm for getting earth science teachers out on field adventures. And these field adventures are not normal PD programs! These teacher trips combine professional development with life-changing travel experiences, which is what we're all about. ...

Episode 3 | Christy Haynes, a Spanish teacher who leads student trips!

April 06, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll get to know Christy Haynes - a Spanish teacher who leads her students on EF tours to Spain. She talks all about what goes in to planning a teacher-led student trip. She also offers some helpful strategies for daily logistics and group management. This episode is especially helpful for teachers who are interested in leading student trips themselves. Alyssa and I also have some travel hacks you won't want to miss. We're here to help you save mon...

Episode 3 - Christy Haynes, a Spanish teacher who leads student trips!

April 06, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll get to know Christy Haynes - a Spanish teacher who leads her students on EF tours to Spain. She talks all about what goes in to planning a teacher-led student trip. She also offers some helpful strategies for daily logistics and group management. This episode is especially helpful for teachers who are interested in leading student trips themselves. Alyssa and I also have some travel hacks you won't want to miss. We're here to help you save mon...

Coronavirus Covid-19 Special Episode

March 25, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

In this special episode of Teachers Talk Travel, we'll discuss how the novel coronavirus (which results in Covid-19) has affected teachers and travel. If you work in the education field or tourism industry, you've surely already felt the pinch, You'll hear all about Alyssa's Spring Break adventure amid the Coronavirus craziness. This is one you won't want to miss! After listening, be sure to join the discussion at our Facebook group. If you have a resource, strategy or skill to help other...

Episode 2 - Alyssa, from Teacher on a Trip

March 23, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll get to know Alyssa, and all that she's doing with Teacher on a Trip. She shares about how she's helping teachers with the new NGSS Storylines, bringing travel into the classroom, and travel hacks you can start using right away. After listening, be sure to join the discussion at our Facebook group. Want to make sure you never miss a episode? Or, do you want to collaborate with us? Subscribe for updates and connect at teacherstalktravel.com. I...

Episode 1 | Brittany, from Traveling Teachers LLC, shares about life, adventures, and teacher trips

March 23, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll get to know Brittany, and all that she's doing with Traveling Teachers LLC. She shares about the online community she's built, as well as her upcoming trips. You'll learn how she got into teaching on the reservation, and why travel is so important to her. After listening, be sure to join the discussion at our Facebook group. Want to make sure you never miss a episode? Or, do you want to collaborate with us? Subscribe for updates and connect a...

Episode 1 - Brittany, from Traveling Teachers LLC

March 23, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode of Teachers Talk Travel, you'll get to know Brittany, and all that she's doing with Traveling Teachers LLC. She shares about the online community she's built, as well as her upcoming trips. You'll learn how she got into teaching on the reservation, and why travel is so important to her. After listening, be sure to join the discussion at our Facebook group. Want to make sure you never miss a episode? Or, do you want to collaborate with us? Subscribe for updates and connect a...