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Resignation Letter: Writing Tips and Templates
To quit your job properly, you will need to put it in writing. If you have just been offered a new job, then do this sooner rather than later so that you can set a start date. Download the relevant template and simply fill in your personal details to get the ball rolling in the next step of your career. Stick to the following advice on how to use a resignation letter template:
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- Adapt it to your contract. Showing that you have considered the terms in your contract shows that your decision is thought through and it avoids any nasty surprises.
- Keep a professional tone. While you might be on friendly terms with your manager, remember that a resignation is to be dealt with in an appropriate manner. Address your manager formally.
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Resignation letter templates
- Detailed resignation letter template – This template is suited to people who have been working in their job for a long time and would like to go into detail about their reasons for leaving, perhaps providing feedback.
- Standard resignation letter template – This template gets the job done positively and is suited to organisations which require you to inform both your line manager and Human Resources departments at the same time.
- Formal resignation letter template – This template covers the essentials, but nothing else. It is most suited to people who are unhappy but who do not wish to say anything that might harm getting a good reference.
- Short notice period resignation letter template – This template helps you to request a reduced notice period than your contract allows for. It is useful if you want to start your new job as soon as possible.
- Extended notice resignation letter template – This template helps your employer by offering more notice than your contract requires. It is ideal for people with longer term plans who want to be cooperative with their employer about leaving.
- Retirement resignation letter template – This template is ideal for people who have decided to retire and who are not moving on to another job in their career.
It is usually a good idea to obtain an acknowledgement of receipt for a letter of resignation - whether by hand or by email. This should ensure there are no later disputes about when notice was formally given.
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Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today featured a 54-year-old London Routemaster double deck bus in the line-up of Cummins-powered clean buses appearing at IAA Hannover ready to meet the Euro 6 (VI) Phase-C low emissions regulations taking effect 1 Jan., 2017. The iconic Routemaster RM1005, which first entered service with London Transport in 1962, now has the distinction of being the oldest, cleanest bus operating in Europe after a Cummins repower installation with the B4.5 diesel rated at 150 hp (112 kW).
Road-testing has demonstrated that the Routemaster, despite being more than half-a-century old, is capable of achieving up to 10 mpg (28 L/100 km), demonstrating efficiency and emissions equal to that of low carbon accredited buses operating in London today. The inherent structural strength of the B4.5 enables the 4.5-litre 4-cylinder engine to easily power the 64-seater bus, providing smooth acceleration and quiet operation. The only visible change within the driver's half-cab is an updated dash panel and pedal controls to connect with the B4.5 engine management system.
"We are delighted that RM1005 has made the journey from London to feature at IAA in Hannover, because this project demonstrates how even the oldest buses in operation can be repowered to meet the most stringent emissions standards," said Ashley Watton, Cummins Director, On-Highway Europe.
"By meeting 2017 Euro 6 Phase-C regulations, this now means the RM1005 is aligned with the intention of the proposed Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London, able to operate alongside the newest bus designs," Watton said.
The Routemaster repower was completed using Cummins Smart Efficiency,™ a solution that enables the engine integration to be precisely configured to the specific duty cycle and driveline of the vehicle. The highly compact envelope of the B4.5 provided an ideal fit within the small engine compartment, ensuring that the characteristic external appearance of the bus remained unchanged, even with the incorporation of the switchback design Cummins Modular Aftertreatment.
The Routemaster was purpose-designed by AEC for London routes with the first bus entering service in 1956, and the last withdrawn from regular service in 2005, although some, including the RM1005, continued to operate on heritage routes between tourist destinations.
The Euro 6 repowered Routemaster RM1005 is owned by Sir Peter Hendy, formerly Commissioner of Transport for London, who challenged the Cummins engineers in 2015 to repower the bus to meet the most stringent emissions standards in order to continue working on heritage routes and charitable work. With many hundreds of Routemasters still on the road in the United Kingdom, the successful repower of RM1005 now opens the opportunity for those historic vehicles to continue running with a Cummins clean-diesel repower.
RM1005 can be found on the Cummins outside stand, at FG H97, located by Hall 16 under the theme of 'Powering the London Red Bus Green'.
Visitors who board the bus will be in royal company, because in its many appearances for charitable events in recent years, it has welcomed aboard public figures such as the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service diesel and natural gas engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emissions solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins currently employs approximately 55,000 people worldwide, and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and more than 7,200 dealer locations. Cummins earned $1.4 billion on sales of $19.1 billion in 2015. Press releases can be found on the Web at cummins.com or cumminsengines.com. Follow Cummins on Twitter at http://twitter.com/cumminsengines and on YouTube at http://youtube.com/cumminsengines.
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The Senior Information Technology (IT) Business Process Analyst, reporting to the Director of Enterprise Systems and Development, is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating processes, systems, and user requirements for planned projects involving campus Information Technology, and ServiceNow in particular. The position entails working closely with technical and business teams outside of IT to document their processes, and also to create and implement enterprise ITSM platform workflows and interfaces for these processes.
UMass Amherst is one of the major public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts, the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. Amherst, situated in the lovely Pioneer Valley, was rated the #1 college town in America by US News and World Report. UMass Amherst IT is a dynamic and exciting organization with a mandate for continuous improvement. If you are an enthusiastic and innovative individual, we invite you to apply.
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BALKANS- Summer
Situated on the balmy shores of the Adriatic and home to some of the most wondrous landscapes, monuments, and villages you'll ever see, this part of the world still feels like a well-kept secret. This amazing trip travels through 5 countries! This adventure showcases the region's compelling history and scenery and allows time for outdoor pursuits like kayaking and hiking. You may not know much about Croatia and the Balkans now, but once you've been, you'll be hard-pressed to stop talking about them.
July 10 : Budapest
Arrive at any time.
July 11 : Budapest/Novi Sad (1B)
After a full day's train journey, arrive in Novi Sad. Enjoy the first opportunity to try some Serbian cuisine.
July 12 : Novi Sad/Belgrade (1B)
Spend the morning exploring Novi Sad, the ancient capital of Serbia. Visit the famous Petrovaradin Fortress and, with time, check out the charming old town, or Stari Grad. In the afternoon, hop a train for a short ride to Belgrade.
July 13 : Belgrade (1B)
Visit the Kalemegdan Fortress then spend a free day floating down the Danube or shopping in one of the many bustling markets.
July 14 : Belgrade/Sarajevo (1B)
Travel to Sarajevo, one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the region. Walk around the cobblestone streets, visit the famous Latin Bridge, and soak in the bustling atmosphere of this resilient place.
July 15 : Sarajevo (1B)
Take an included tour of the 'Tunnel of Life' to get a better understanding of the tragic recent history of this captivating city. Spend some free time exploring the Stari Grad section and looking for 'Sarajevo Roses'.
July 16 : Sarajevo/Mostar (1B)
Travel through beautiful countryside to reach charming Mostar. The city's symbol, a beautiful reconstructed Ottoman-style bridge, is a reminder of the tenacity of Bosnians in recent times. Wander the old city and visit the new, taking in the many reminders of what the people of this region have survived.
July 17 : Mostar/Kotor (1B)
Continue on to Montenegro and arrive to the Bay of Kotor, a World Heritage-listed region. There is free time here to relax or explore as desired.
July 18 : Kotor (1B)
Enjoy a sea kayaking tour before free time to relax or explore. Wander the streets of the walled city of Kotor, relax on picturesque beaches, or visit the local mud spas.
July 19 : Kotor/Dubrovnik (1B)
Travel to Croatia and experience the 'Pearl of the Adriatic' in Dubrovnik. Choose to relax in one of the many cafés, explore the old town fortifications, or take a boat trip to one of the nearby islands.
July 20 : Dubrovnik (1B)
Enjoy a free day to explore the old town fortifications or take a boat trip to one of the nearby islands. The red roofs of the old city make for spectacular photos, and the seaside cafés serve up delicious seafood.
July 21 : Dubrovnik/Hvar (1B)
Head to the island of Hvar. Enjoy amazing beaches, nightlife, and water sports.
July 22 : Hvar (1B)
Soak in the scenery and relish the calm on a boat ride around the Pakleni Islands.
July 23 : Hvar/Split (1B)
Ferry back to the mainland and arrive to Split. Take a guided tour of the UNESCO site at Diocletian's Palace. Enjoy free time to explore this charming seaside town.
July 24 : Split (1B)
Depart at any time.
Detailed Itinerary
July 10 : Budapest
Arrive in Budapest at any time. Check into our hotel any time after 3 PM and enjoy Hungary's capital city. We recommended arriving a day or two early to better explore this charming old city. With the Danube River dividing old town, Buda, from the newer area, Pest, there is plenty to see and do. Opt to visit Buda Castle, window shop in Pest or soak in the city's famous thermal baths.
Check the notice boards or ask at reception for the exact time and location of the group meeting (Typically 6 or 7PM). After the meeting, you might like to take the option of heading out for a meal in a nearby local restaurant to further get to know your tour leader and traveling companions.
Please make every effort to arrive on time for this welcome meeting. If you are delayed and will arrive late, please inform us. Your tour leader will then leave you a message at the front desk informing you of where and when to meet up.
July 11 : Budapest/Novi Sad (1B)
After a full day's train journey, cross into Serbia and arrive in Novi Sad. Please note: You must validate your train ticket in Budapest before getting on the train!
Novi Sad, located on the banks of the Danube River, is Serbia second largest city. Atop a riverside bluff stands Petrovaradin Fortress and across the river is the old quarter, Stari Grad, site of the Gothic Revival Name of Mary Church and Neo-Renaissance City Hall. We will spend an evening wandering this cultural hub.
Estimated travel time: 5 hours by train
July 12 : Novi Sad/Belgrade (1B)
Spend the morning exploring Novi Sad. We start by visiting the famous Petrovaradin Fortress. Construction on this fortress began in the late 1600s and today it remains an important landmark for the city. Visit the famous "reversed clock" and learn more about the varied history of this sight. If we have time, check out the charming old town, or Stari Grad.
In the afternoon, hop a train for a short ride to Belgrade, where you will have the rest of the day free to explore on your own.
Estimated travel time: 1.5 hours by train
July 13 : Belgrade (1B)
We start the day by visiting the Kalemegdan Fortress, also know as the Belgrade Fortress,which consists of the old citadel and Kalemegdan Park. Located in the Old Town of Belgrade, the sight makes for one of the best lookouts in the city, staring down at the confluence of two rivers.
You will be free to explore Belgrade with the rest of the day. There is a lot to see and do. You can float down the Danube or shop in one of the many bustling markets. Opt to visit the National Theater or National Museum. The city offers a wealth of churches and cathedrals as well as an interesting Ethnographic Museum. Learn more about Serbian culture, traditions, costumes, and tools used throughout history.
July 14 : Belgrade/Sarajevo (1B)
We leave the country of Serbia and travel to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the region. Walk around the cobblestone streets, visit the famous Latin Bridge, and soak in the bustling atmosphere of this resilient place.
Estimated travel time: 7-8 hours by local bus
July 15 : Sarajevo (1B)
Today we will have a tour of the "Tunnel of Life," which played a crucial role in the survival of the people of Sarajevo during the fairly recent civil war. Visit the airport and the house of a brave Bosnian who allowed the smuggling of supplies. Hear firsthand accounts of the horrors of war and the resilience of the people of Sarajevo. Drive into the mountains and learn more about the somber history.
You will have the afternoon to explore Sarajevo on your own. Walk around the cobblestone streets of the Old Town (Stari Grad) while taking in the architecture of diverse places of worship. This is also a great place to shop and visit markets. The Latin Bridge is worth a visit as it played an important part in the history of this area. This is the site where the Archduke of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated, leading to the beginning of World War I.
July 16 : Sarajevo/Mostar (1B)
Travel through beautiful countryside to reach charming Mostar. The city's symbol, a beautiful reconstructed Ottoman-style bridge, is a reminder of the tenacity of Bosnians in recent times. The bridge was constructed in the 1600s and was meticulously rebuilt after its destruction during the war. Wait at the bottom for daredevils to dive into the icy river below.
For a sobering look into the city's recent history, wander through town, passing buildings still riddled with bullet holes. Visit a bank that was completely destroyed during the war and past houses in shambles. While life continues and progress is made, these sights remain as reminders of the evils of war.
You will have plenty of free time today to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of Mostar.
Estimated travel time: 2 to 3 hours by local bus
July 17 : Mostar/Kotor (1B)
We leave Bosnia and cross over to the country of Montenegro for two days on the Bay of Kotor, a region that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Arrive in time to start exploring this gorgeous area.
Estimated travel time: 3-4 hours by local bus
July 18 : Kotor (1B)
This morning we will go sea kayaking to fully appreciate this gorgeous area. Start just outside the Old Town walls and explore the coast. Stop at a beach bar for a break or a swim. The sea kayaking will take about 5 hours. You can skip this included activity if you wish.
Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Kotor. Take some time to walk around picturesque town surrounded by a walled fortress built by the Republic of Venice. Kotor has a Mediterranean feel to it and the bay offers a stunning backdrop for photographs.
Opt to visit the Risan Roman mosaics and take a leisurely stroll in Perast and the islands, or go sea kayaking. If relaxing is more your style, the beaches of Herceg Novi offer a great escape. There are also local mud therapy spas nearby to test the natural healing properties of the area's sand.
July 19 : Kotor/Dubrovnik (1B)
Today we depart Montenegro, cross into the country of Croatia and travel to Dubrovnik, known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. Set on the Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik has been an important maritime town in the region for centuries. Surrounded by medieval walls, it is rich in history and is a beautiful city to explore, filled with stunning architecture, museums, and fountains.
Opt to take a city wall walking tour (book through local operator for 120HRK, roughly $20) or head out on your own to explore the city's ancient walls. A trip to Dubrovnik isn't complete without doing this 2km (1.1 mi) walk. See highlights along the way that include Fort Minceta, Fort St. John, Fort Lawrence, Fort Revelin, and St. Luke's Tower. There are three main entrances to the city walls, the principal one located by the Inner Pile Gates.
Estimated travel time: 4 hours by local bus
July 20 : Dubrovnik (1B)
Enjoy a free day to explore the old town fortifications or take a boat trip to one of the nearby islands. The red roofs of the old city make for spectacular photos, and the seaside cafés serve up delicious seafood. You may want to escape the city on a ferry ride to Lopud Island, part of the Elafiti Islands and home to one of Croatia's most stunning beaches, Plaza Sunj.
July 21 : Dubrovnik/Hvar (1B)
Today we will leave Dubrovnik, cross the Bosnian border, cross back into Croatia and then head to the island of Hvar. Enjoy amazing beaches, nightlife, and water sports. Filled with sunshine, the beautiful island is known for its lavender fields and vineyards in the interior and detailed Venetian-inspired architecture in the towns.
Estimated travel time: 3 hours by local bus, 1 hour by ferry
July 22 : Hvar (1B)
Today we will have a scenic boat ride around the famous Pakleni Islands, offering a great escape for those wanting to spend a day relaxing on a quiet beach.
July 23 : Hvar/Split (1B)
Today we leave Hvar and take a ferry to Split. We will take a guided walk around Diocletian's Palace, one of the most imposing Roman ruins in Europe. It took over 10 years to construct and is built of white stone imported from the island of Brač. Visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect way to learn more about the history of Split.
You will have the afternoon free to explore this charming seaside town. Opt to visit the local market and gobble up some Croatian delicacies. For a little more activity, visit Marjan's peak with gorgeous views over the city or hit up some of the hiking and biking trails in the area.
Estimated travel time: 1 hour by ferry
July 24 : Split (1B)
Our program ends in Split this morning.
Want more adventure? Book two or more GEEO trips in the same year and receive a discount! GEEO will give you 10% off of the lesser value program(s) (up to 3 programs).
If you don't see a program that interests you that pairs with this trip, but still would like to extend your time abroad, let us know. We will work with you to find a non-teacher trip from our tour operator's much larger catalog. Even better, if you are an educator we can still offer you a discounted price on the trip you choose!
Stuff You Need to Know
Terms and Conditions
It is very important for you to visit our Terms and Conditions page before signing up for this program.
We want to emphasize the cancellation policy:
All cancellations must be submitted to GEEO in written form by emailing your request for cancellation to firstname.lastname@example.com. If you do not receive a confirmation that we have received your written cancellation request, please call us at 1-877-600-0105. Verbal cancellation requests will not be honored.
* Cancellation 60 days or more prior to departure = Deposit is kept on file for future use and all other program fee payments are refunded
* Cancellation between 30 and 59 days prior to departure = 50% refund and your deposit is kept on file for future use
* Cancellation within 30 days of departure = No refund, but your deposit is kept on file for future use
Trip Notes
This GEEO trip uses public transportation. This means you will need to have luggage you can easily carry with you up and down stairs and walk with comfortably for 10-30 minutes at a time. We recommend that you pack really lightly and do laundry along the way. Sometimes you can have the hotel do the laundry for you, sometimes you bring it to a laundromat and other times the easiest option is washing clothes in your hotel sink. Please take a look at our packing list for recommended backpacks designed for this type of travel.
This trip has a rapid pace and the heat of the summer can make it quite exhausting. Please know in advance, that you will see a lot, but this isn't a relaxing vacation.
The orientation walking tours on this trip are often on cobble stone roads at steep grades and can last several hours in the heat of the summer. Feel free to opt out of these walking tours if you wish to as they can be physically very taxing. In some cases, on the other side of the coin, they may move a bit too slow for you. If you have a map, a travel app or guidebook feel free to go off on your own. GEEO wants you to have the experience you desire and sometimes that means separating yourself at times from the group.
In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times.
In Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. Your tour leader will be able to help you find a local guided tour in each location if you would like one.
Service Level
Step out of the normal tourist mind-set and truly experience the world. Most nights will have you staying in a simple yet clean twin-share hotel or lodge rooms with private facilities, complete with running water and electricity. Occasionally you may have a multi-share night at rustic local guesthouses, with communal bathrooms and the sporadic cold shower. Transportation will be a combination of public transport, private buses and some private vehicles.
Physical Grading
Light walking and hiking that is suitable for most fitness levels.
Minimum/Maximum Group Size
This program is confirmed to run and will have a maximum of 16 participants.
Group Leader Description
All GEEO/G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of G Adventure's group leaders, which they refer to as Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. Our itineraries often have plenty of free time to explore on your own.
While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. Your tour leader will be able to help you find a local guided tour in each location if you would like one.
Packing List
We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as you are expected to handle your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your own bags and be comfortable carrying them between transport and hotels (max. 15-20 mins walking) and up and down stairs. Luggage space is limited so again, smaller is better.
Most travelers carry a large multi-day backpack or rolling suitcase of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!). In general you want a bag that has a capacity of around 40 to 65 liters. If you are asking us for our suggestion, we would recommend a backpack over a rolling suitcase. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like smartphones.
Suggested Checklist
•Insect repellent
•Small Flashlight
•Light windproof/waterproof jacket or umbrella
•Sun hat
•Personal clothing for hot weather (We recommend packing 8 days of outfits so you only have to do laundry once)
•Comfortable walking shoes (You will be walking a lot)
•Toiletries (including a small bottle of shampoo)
•Watch or alarm clock
•First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, bandaids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, insect repellent, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
•Light fleece top
•Small towel and swimwear
•Hiking boots/Sturdy walking shoes
Optional Checklist
•Money belt
•Water bottle
•Phone/Tablet for internet (Most hotels have WiFi)
•Chargers for electronics as well converters/adaptors if needed (See FAQ)
•Packing cubes (These are awesome)
•Ear Plugs (Hearos Xtreme Protection 33 decibel ear plugs are a life-saver if you have a snoring roommate)
•Snacks (Packing a few granola bars is a good idea. You can buy snacks when you get there too, so don't go crazy here.)
•Ziplock bags for wet clothing
•Reading/writing material
•Hand Sanitizer/Baby wipes
•Phrase books
Document Checklist
•Passport (with photocopies)
•Travel insurance (with photocopies)
•Airline tickets (with photocopies)
•Credit and/or debit card (see personal spending money)
•G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier
•Any entry visas, additional passport photos or vaccination certificates required (Check our FAQ to see if you need them)
•GEEO Classroom action plans for your group (This is sent 10-30 days before departure)
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge or ask your group leader where the nearest laundromat is. There will be times when you may want or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring your own non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Single Travellers
Half of the people that travel with GEEO are traveling by themselves so please don't worry if you have no one who can join you on your trip. Our pricing is based on double occupancy, in other words, two people to a room. If you do not have someone that you are traveling with that you would like to room with, GEEO will find you a roommate of the same gender. You never have to pay for a single room unless you want one. Most of our trips have a "My Own Room" option, also known as a "Single Supplement" which is an extra fee that will allow you to have a room to yourself. If you want to room alone, please email email@example.com. To see the price for the "My Own Room" option, please click here where you can look up your trip in the extra services spreadsheet.
Spending Money
Every traveler is different and therefore spending requirements will vary. Some travelers may drink more than others while other travelers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping, and tipping. Please look at our "Costs" tab when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances but you must remember to bring your PIN number (be aware that many ATM machines only accept 4-digit PINs). Both Cirrus and Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. Visa cards are the most widely accepted credit cards. While ATMs are commonly available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work - Check with your bank. You should be aware that when purchasing products or services on a credit card, a fee usually applies.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of Euros, traveler's cheques and cards is best. Avoid relying on traveler's cheques alone as these are less and less readily cashed as clients use them very little.
Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Medical Forms
GEEO travel programs bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that, at minimum, an average level of fitness and mobility is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travelers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage. While our tour leaders work hard to ensure that all our travelers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided. Please refer to the physical ratings above for more information.
Optional Activities
Please note: All optional activities are booked and paid for locally in the local currency. You do not have to decide in advance which activities you would like to sign up for. The prices listed are based on the latest information we have received from our participants and G Adventures. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Please feel free to use them as a guide for budgeting your trip.
Danube boat tour - 12.00 Euro
Bike ridet - 5000.00 HUF
Great Synagogue - 1000.00 HUF
Hammer and Sickle Tour - 7000.00 HUF
House of Terror - 3000.00 HUF
Hungarian State Opera House Tour - 1200.00 HUF
Parliament tour - 1700.00 HUF
Transport and entry to Statue Park - 5000.00 HUF
Thermal bath - 2000.00 HUF
Hungarian National Museum - 800.00 HUF
Museum Fine arts - 1200.00 HUF
Novi Sad
Vojvodina Museum- ?
Old Royal Palace- ?
The New Palace- ?
National Museum of Serbia- ?
Nikola Tesla Museum- ?
Tunnel Museum 5BAM
National Museum 5BAM
Museum of Hercegovina 1.5BAM
Turkish house 2BAM
Wine tasting tour 7EUR
Dubrovnik City Wall Walk - 100 HRK per person
Cable Car Ride - 100 HRK per person
Sea Kayaking- 36 EUR per person
Diocletian's Palace sights 10HRK
Archaeological Musem 20HRK
Please keep in mind this trip is designed to give you the freedom to do whatever interests you. Make sure you look over all of the optional activities and keep in mind these additional costs when deciding whether you can afford this program. Very few meals are included on this trip, giving you the opportunity to eat on your own budget. The prices below are in US dollars and are rough estimates so you can budget your trip.
Tour Company Fee
Non-Educator Fee
$100 USD (Educators do not have to pay this fee)
Optional Activities
$100-$600 USD, See optional activities tab to get a better idea of your budget.
International Airfare from USA
Roughly $1000-$1700 USD, See our FAQ for flight advice.
Please note it is mandatory for all of our travelers to have Emergency Medical insurance that covers both emergency evacuation and repatriation to the sum of $200,000 USD. We also strongly recommend purchasing cancellation insurance as well.
See our FAQ for advice on Travel Insurance.
We recommend $60-$80 USD for your G Adventures tour leader.
Meals Not Listed in the Itinerary
Allow USD $445-580 for meals not included
Laundry, Drinks, Phone Calls, etc.
(Make sure you budget for these types of expenses)
What should be my expectations for this GEEO program?
Before you decide on traveling with GEEO it is important that you read all of the information about the program you are considering. To summarize, our programs are quite adventurous.
• The purpose of the accommodation is to provide a safe, well-located place for you to sleep. Sometimes you will be pleasantly surprised, but do not expect luxury as we are trying to keep these trips as inexpensive as possible.
• The same goes for transportation. We use a mix of public transportation on this trip that gets our guests from location to location safely. The transportation will often be an adventure in itself.
• You must be able to easily carry or roll your luggage, so do not over-pack. We recommend using a large backpack along with a smaller daypack, which is typically the most comfortable way to carry your possessions.
• Many of our programs occur in locations where it is very hot during the day. Please make sure you have thoroughly read the itinerary and can handle the group activities, which sometime include day hikes with your daypacks.
• We recommend always carrying snacks with you because sometimes meals can be far apart.
• Please make sure you understand the role of your tour leader on this trip as they are not the traditional "guide" you may be expecting. While our trips are educational, they aren't study/lecture trips. We want you to learn through exploring and much of your experience will be based on how active you choose to be in acquiring knowledge and interacting with locals. In fact, in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places.
• We try to set up either a school visit or a meeting with local teachers. Sometimes this is not possible due to time constraints, summer vacations, etc. Please understand this is not a guaranteed part of the program.
Hopefully this is the kind of adventure you are interested in!
Do I need a Passport? Do I need a visa?
All GEEO trips require that the participant have a valid passport. Many countries require that your passport not expire within six months of your arrival in that country. Please take the time to look up the passport validity requirements for the country/countries you are visiting on this trip by clicking here.
If you have a U.S. passport, but it has expired, or will expire within 6 months of trip departure, click here for information on how to get it renewed. If you have never been issued a passport or have lost your passport, please click here. Processing time for US Passports is 4-6 weeks so please start this process immediately.
As with all of our trips, we try to provide the most accurate information we can, but governments sometimes change visa rules. It is your responsibility to double check the information we provide below by searching here.
Americans do not need a visa for travel in any of the countries we visit on this trip. Non-American participants should check with their government to find out if they need a visa.
Is it OK if I am traveling alone? Do I have to have a roommate?
Half of the people that travel with GEEO are traveling by themselves so please don't worry if you have no one who can join you on your trip. Our pricing is based on double occupancy, in other words, two people to a room. If you do not have someone that you are traveling with that you would like to room with, GEEO will find you a roommate of the same gender. You never have to pay for a single room unless you want one. Most of our trips have a "My Own Room" option, also known as a "Single Supplement" which is an extra fee that will allow you to have a room to yourself. If you want to room alone, please email email@example.com. To see the price for the "My Own Room" option, please click here where you can look up your trip in the extra services spreadsheet.
What is group travel like?
As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the pleasures and maybe some of the frustrations of traveling in a group. Your fellow travelers will probably come from all across the US and beyond and are likely to be of a variety of ages too. We ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travelers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience. Remember too that you have responsibilities to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain time, ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting. We have found time and time again that the very best trips we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work well - this takes just a little effort on your part.
Is it possible to get references for GEEO?
Over 2000 educators have traveled with GEEO since we ran our first programs in 2008. We have had an overwhelmingly positive response to the quality and value of the life changing experiences that we provide.
To read comments from past travelers, please feel free to visit a website that reviews non-profit organizations called Great Non-profits. Please click here for those reviews.
Please contact us if you would like to communicate with some of our former participants for a reference.
Who travels with GEEO?
GEEO participants are mostly made up of American K-12 teachers. Each group tends to have a good mix of educators in their 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's. About half of our participants are coming alone and do not know anyone in the group prior to the trip. We group single travelers of the same gender together as roommates unless a participant prefers to pay an additional fee for their own room. If we have an odd amount of one gender we will rotate the single room for free among the participants.
GEEO trips are open to all Kindergarten to University teachers, school staff, school administrators, and soon-to-be teachers pursuing their teaching certificate. Our programs are also open to retired educators. Non-American educators are welcome on our trips.
Each educator who participates in our programs is permitted to bring along up to three friends or family members who are not teachers. Each participant must be of adequate fitness level for their chosen trip. If you wish to bring a guest under the age of 18 GEEO will consider your request, but typically we only allow participants over the age of 18.
What vaccinations do I need for this trip?
You do not need any vaccinations to travel on this program.
Where do I meet the group? What happens when I arrive at the airport?
Our groups meet at the hotel we use for the first night of the trip. Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to the city on day 1 (or earlier if you have booked pre-accommodation with us), please make your way to the joining hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon). Once you arrive at the hotel, look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your tour leader. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your tour leader and other travelers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details!
If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your tour leader will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.
Getting to the Roombach Budapest Center
From the airport:
At the airport, take bus NR 100 E to Deák Ferenc tér Metro stop. This bus runs every 20 minute for nearly the entire day and night. From there it is 3 to 5 minute walk to the hotel.
When you take public transportation, you should buy single tickets. It costs 350 Ft at the moment. When you change, you must buy a new ticket.
Where can we get a list of hotels for this trip?
Other than the first hotel, our partner G Adventures does not provide hotel lists for any of their trips.
The reason for this is sometimes hotels change at the last minute. G Adventures does not want to give out incorrect information because in an emergency that can only cause more issues. Instead, we give you 24-hour emergency phone numbers where you and your family can reach staff in the country that you are travelling to or in Canada at G Adventure's headquarters. This way at any time your loved ones can call the emergency contact who can immediately put them in touch with your tour leader no matter how plans have changed.
What are the hotels like?
It is important to note that accommodation in Europe tend to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and rooms are generally old and may not have been renovated or maintained to the highest standard. Downtown hotels in Europe were not built to be hotels but rich owners houses, which have been changed into hotels. Therefore unusual room sizes are common as large rooms have been partitioned in the past, resulting in rather "thin" walls. Reception areas, rooms and bathrooms tend to be very small as they were often added into an existing room, and may have a hand nozzle rather than a conventional shower head.
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
Staff can occasionally demonstrate less than perfect customer service. As accommodation is in short supply, especially during the summer months, hotels can charge a premium and there is sometimes little motivation to improve facilities
Is it OK if I arrive a few days early or stay a few days late?
You may want to arrive a few days early at the start of the trip or stay a few days extra at the end of trip. Please feel free to do so.
We will send out an email to all participants roughly 90 days before departure with information on which hotels we will be using for the start and end of the trip as well how to go about booking them.
What type of transportation do we use on this trip?
This GEEO trip uses public transportation including trains, buses and ferrys. This means you will need to have luggage you can easily carry with you up and down stairs and walk with comfortably for 10-30 minutes at a time. We recommend that you pack really lightly and do laundry along the way. Sometimes you can have the hotel do the laundry for you, sometimes you bring it to a laundromat and other times the easiest option is washing clothes in your hotel sink. Please take a look at our packing list for recommended backpacks designed for this type of travel.
When should I purchase my flights?
This program is confirmed to run so you may purchase your flights whenever you wish.
What cities/airports should I book my flight in and out of?
Your trip begins in Budapest and ends in Split. Please double check our itinerary for the date on which you must arrive in Budapest by. You can arrive at any time of the day you choose, however we strongly urge you to arrive by 6 PM on Day 1 for our group meeting. You can depart from Split any time on the final day of the trip.
Where can I purchase flights?
We recommend using www.kayak.com or www.google.com/flights/ to see what is out there in terms of flights.
You may also want to take a look at the prices at www.flyforgood.com or call 1-877-359-4466 to speak to a person. They get humanitarian rates from airlines and GEEO is registered with Fly for Good as a non-profit. If you purchase a humanitarian rate flight, you will need a supporting document from GEEO. Please request this from us after you purchase the tickets. Note that humanitarian rates are not available for all flights to GEEO destinations and are sometimes higher than tickets found on Kayak, Travelocity, Orbitz, Expedia etc. Often the layovers are long and sometimes impossible to navigate. Look very carefully at the offer before purchasing your ticket.
Where can I purchase travel insurance?
Please note it is mandatory for all of our travelers to have Emergency Medical insurance that covers emergency medical, emergency evacuation and repatriation to the sum of $200,000 USD. Regular health insurance plans almost never include emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance, so you will almost certainly need to purchase a separate TRAVEL health insurance plan.
You are welcome to use any travel insurance company you like. In order to receive your trip vouchers you must enter your insurance information into our tour operator's online check-in system, Good To Go. You will receive a login to the Good to Go system roughly two months before departure.
The least expensive travel health insurance plan that we have found is the International Teacher Identity Card, better known as the ITIC Card. They have a $25 BASIC card that includes the amount of travel medical, evacuation and repatriation insurance you need for our trip, plus other trip insurance benefits. The card will also get you discounts and benefits in over 125,000 locations, including many museums and hotels. Another great thing about the ITIC Card is that it covers you for an entire year and can be used for all your international travel during that period. They also have a $99 PREMIUM card which has more generous coverage.
While not required, we recommend purchasing cancellation insurance. Instead of the $25 or $99 card, you may want to consider the $199 EXPLORER ITIC Card, which comes with $3000 of cancellation insurance in addition to the enhanced coverage provided by the Premium card. This cancellation insurance is valid for multiple international trips within a one year period, which means you can use it on other trips outside of the country even if they aren't with GEEO. Please note that the EXPLORER level of coverage is not valid for sale in the following U.S. states: New York, Washington, Massachusetts, Maryland, and South Dakota. If you live in those states you can instead get the Basic or Premium level card.
GEEO has reached an agreement with the makers of this card to pre-approve all GEEO travelers, so you do not need to submit paperwork proving that you are a teacher. Also, non-teachers who are traveling with GEEO can get this same card, which normally is only for teachers.
To sign up for the card please follow this link:
The ITIC cards are for American residents. If you are not American or are an American living abroad, you will have to find another option.
Will I be eating on my own? With the group? Why aren't all meals included?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Traveling with GEEO you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is affordable. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your group leader will be able to suggest favorite restaurants during your trip. Please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Is the water safe to drink?
Yes, the water is safe to drink.
What is the weather like?
Weather in all of these countries is similar. Summer is hot with daily highs regularly in the 90's F.
Is there Internet access? Should I bring a computer? Mobile phone?
Many of the hotels we use have WiFi (often free, sometimes not). There are internet cafes in most of the places we visit and many of the hotels also have computers that can be used. Expect to be able to check your email every two to three days. You can also bring along your mobile phone if you choose. Make sure you check with your phone company before you leave to find out the rates for calling back to the US and if they have any special international plans that are worth taking advantage of. International roaming rates can be extremely high, so you don't want to be surprised. You can bring a laptop/tablet/smart phone if you wish, but remember, GEEO and G Adventures are not responsible for the damage or theft of your valued items.
Do I need plugs and current converters for my electronic devices?
There are two components to provide external power to your device: adapters and transformers. The adapter is the plug, adapting the prongs on a standard U.S. two to three-pronged power cord to match the prongs required by the local outlets. The transformer changes the local voltage to that required by your device.
All of the countries visited on this trip primarily use a European-style two circular prong plug. Their voltage is 220-240 Volts. U.S. outlets are 120V. Most new devices (phones and laptops) can handle the different voltage rates, but some devices only work on the U.S. standard of 120V. Check your device to see what voltage range it handles. Most transformer blocks will have an "Input" line that defines its voltage capacity. For example, "Input: 100 - 240V" means that it will work on voltages from 100V to 240V. If your transformer can't handle the different voltage, you'll need to purchase a voltage converter. You can find world regional voltage converters power packs at various vendors.
Why are some activities included in the price of the trip and others are not?
We have found paying locally for activities allows our participants to save money. Not every activity is appealing to everyone and we don't want you to pay for services you might not use. Perhaps you feel sick one day and would prefer to rest. This allows you to decide on the spot what you want to do each day with your free time and at the same time control your budget.
How much money in US cash should I bring? Should I exchange local currency in advance?
This is entirely up to you, but we think it is critical for you to bring along $250 USD in cash for emergencies. This is what GEEO's executive director, Jesse, does in regards to money while traveling:
"I do not exchange any money before traveling to a country but instead bring somewhere between $200-300 USD in cash. I go to a bank before I leave the US and take out the cash there rather than an ATM. I make sure each bill is in great condition with no rips or tears. I like to have mostly 20's, but in some countries you are better off with 50's and 100's. In some countries, it is also good to have about 20 singles for when you have no small bills in local currency. I divide this money between a money belt, my main backpack, and my daypack.
I also bring an ATM card and a credit card. Before I leave the country I call the bank and credit card companies to let them know I am traveling abroad so they don't think the foreign transactions are fraudulent and cancel my cards when I am most reliant on them. Having a second bank account and bank card is pretty handy so that just in case one card doesn't work at an ATM or is lost, you always have a backup account. It's also important to check with your credit card to see if there is an international transaction fee. Some cards charge up to 4% extra for any transactions made out of the US. My Capital One visa card doesn't have any international transaction fee. I just use this card for traveling so if it gets stolen and I have to cancel it I won't have to worry about recurring automated payments. I like to split up my cards between my money belt, wallet, and one emergency one hidden in my main bag.
When I arrive at the airport I make sure to go to an ATM before leaving the airport and typically take out the equivalent of $150 USD in the local currency. I find that ATMs give the best exchange rate so throughout the trip I will use the ATM card to draw out my spending cash. I will ask our tour leader for an estimate on how much I will need if I am close to leaving a country so this way I do not draw out too much money.
I try not to use the US cash I brought with me so that I can use it in an emergency. Typically I will come back to the US with most of that US cash unspent. On a recent trip, I lost my ATM card and was able to get cash by paying for our group dinners with my credit card and having people pay me their share in local currency. I NEVER take cash advances on my credit card as they charge you an arm and a leg."
Do you have advice on tipping?
It is customary in Europe to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service (€1-2 for snacks or 10% of a meal bill). Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures Tour Leader did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline 30-40 Euro per person, per week can be used.
What is expected from me from an educational stand point?
Please take a look at the "Sharing your Adventure section of our website by clicking here.
What should I expect in terms of school visits?
The schools are closed during the summer so it unlikely that we will visit any schools.
Is there advice that past participants would like to pass onto you?
Quotes from past participants:
"Tell them not to pack a hair dryer as every hotel had one."
"Dubrovnik is hot and CROWDED. Save your sightseeing of the old town for after the cruise ships depart, if possible!"
"Validate public transportation tickets before stepping on public transport (helpful if you are in Budapest before the tour begins)"
"We had some issues in Croatia having Kuna bills that were too large. It was difficult in some places to get them broken up into smaller units that people did not complain about. I heard "Do you have anything smaller" more times there than any of the other 50 countries I've been to. Five of us had lunch upon our arrival in Dubrovnik and I would describe the waiter as hostile when we tried to pay separately because we all had large bills we had just received from the ATM."
Is there any safety advice we should know about?
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, travelers' checks, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewelry at home - you won't need it while travelling.
Always keep an eye on your belongings especially in major cities, bus and train terminals.
Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your tour leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your tour leader will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your tour leader will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is G Adventure's policy not to allow our tour leaders to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
What happens if it becomes unsafe to travel on this trip?
Your safety is our utmost priority and we will cancel a trip if we do not feel our participants will be safe. If GEEO or G Adventures cancels your trip we will issue a full refund of any payments you have made including the deposit. If YOU decide to cancel your trip you will have to abide by the rules of our terms and conditions.
What are the emergency contact numbers for this trip?
Should you need to contact G Adventures during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call their local office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so that they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible. If you are unable for any reason to contact their local office,
G Adventures UK office (manned UK 8am - 8pm)
+44 (0) 2072439878
If you are unable for any reason to contact the local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with the 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, from calls within North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from within UK: 0844 272 0000
Calls from within Germany: 01805 70 90 30 00
Calls from within Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from within New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
For absolute emergencies after office hours please contact +44 7817 262559
If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
What is the relationship between G Adventures and GEEO? Who is running this trip?
GEEO is an independent 501c3 non-profit organization that helps teachers travel. GEEO has chosen to work with the tour operator G Adventures. We discount their prices for our participants so they are even more affordable for teachers. GEEO also is able to get our participants humanitarian rate airfare and discounted travel health insurance. GEEO customizes these trips for teachers. GEEO provides educational materials to teachers before and after the trip to help bring the participating teachers' experience into the classroom. GEEO provides each participant with a Professional Development Certificate. For more about GEEO, please see our mission statement.
G Adventures is a tour company that GEEO has partnered with to run our trips. For over 25 years, G Adventures has been sending hundreds of thousands of people abroad and today they are the largest adventure travel company in the world. They design the trips, provide expert tour leaders, ground logistics, and work hard to make sure you have an excellent experience.
How long have we been running this program?
GEEO was founded in 2007 and our inaugural trips were run to Peru and India in the summer of 2008. We ran a Balkans trip in 2016, but this will be the first time we offer this Balkans itinerary. G Adventures, who actually handle the logistics of the trip, have been running trips all over the world for many years so you can have faith that your trip will be safe and well run.
Is the itinerary exactly as described on this website?
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described on our website, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The information on our website is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Is there any advice for finding funding for this program?
The first thing we recommend you do is speak to your school's principal and/or professional development coordinator. They may know of grants that your school district or state offers. Often schools reimburse teachers for professional development expenses. You can also try contacting your school's PTA or professional organizations that you belong to.
We also recommend applying for a Fund for Teachers grant, www.fundforteachers.org. These grants can be used on GEEO trips. If you want advice on applying for an FFT grant, please email us and we will send you a document that you will find helpful.
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This program is confirmed to run and will have a maximum of 16 participants.
What's Included
Petrovaradin Fortress visit (Novi Sad)
Kalemegdan Fortress visit (Belgrade)
'Tunnel of Life' tour (Sarajevo)
Sea kayaking trip (Bay of Kotor)
Beach time in Hvar
Scenic boat ride around Pakleni islands
Diocletian's Palace guided tour (Split)
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities by Train, public bus, boat, taxi, tram, walking.
G Adventures Tour Leader throughout, local guides
14 breakfasts (Allow USD 445-580 for meals not included.)
Hotels/pensions (14 nts).
What's Not Included
International air
Travel Health Insurance
Applicable visas
Airport Taxes
Tips or gratuities
Meals not mentioned above
Optional Tours or optional admissions
Airport Transfers, unless otherwise mentioned in inclusions.
Cancellation Insurance


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The organizers of these highly successful rallies in France, along with other French citizens around the world, were predominantly made up of young people. This is fascinating not only because they are young but also because they live in a relatively agnostic and secular country. When people heard about these pro-family movements around the world, they were shocked and couldn't figure out why the French youth would be so passionate about marriage and the family unit. But this is proof that there is much "hope smiling brightly before us" with the rising French generation.
Social Media: Very low cost advertising and potential to go viral very quickly. Where we used to have to place ads in the newspaper or on television at great financial expense, they are able to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other French social media outlets to get the word for countless rallies and demonstrations of support very quickly to a lot of people. The "La Manif Pour Tous" Movement Facebook Page is highly successful and there are a lot of neat photos that inspire people to get involved. https://www.facebook.com/LaManifPourTous?fref=ts
5. For people who were physically unable to come to Paris to march, they created the first ever E-march online. This was absolutely brilliant in that they used geo-localization with IP addresses to create a heat map of all those virtually attending the rally online (pictured below).
Another interesting thing happened with the police and the media manipulation. The photos they showed on the news were doctored to show far less people supporting the pro-family rally. However, as soon as these photos showed up on the news, people started submitting real time photos proving that not only did the media edited out tens of thousands of people, but they also photo shopped existing trees and lamps and parts of the boulevard, which automatically proved they were trying to cover up the real numbers at the rally.
One part of their rallies that was highly effective was their use of "flash mobs" using car parades. They would randomly pick and then list a certain street online for supporters to jump in their cars and drive down the street waving pro-family flags. Other rallies would be huge signs draped over the many bridges of Paris or in front of hotels or government buildings where members of Parliament are scheduled to visit. The La Manif Pour Tous movement call it the "welcoming committee".
I know I wasn't the only one at WCF who was touched by Maxime's story and I hope that we can use these powerful tools for future rallies and events. I know there are great opportunities here for learning and implementation. I hope we can have more Maxime's and La Manif Pour Tous movements around the world where gay marriage and adoption bills are coming into the picture.
Let's share my new friend's story with everyone and also remember it when we start hearing of whisperings of gay marriage bills (or other social issues) coming to our states and countries. Let's act and follow the example of the French and this brilliant and successful movement.
Here is an inspiring short clip with footage from the rallies (it made me want to go to France to support them on May 26 for their next rally!) : v=cjumSgw6cDk
Our job now.... is to begin sharing this information with others. We have a ton, more than most can digest, but as we break it down and help others know how to use it, we can begin, together, to take powerful action that will affect important change for the good! We begin by sharing hope.... and by sharing stories like this one, that the media didn't want us to hear about... until we did, just NOW!
Angela Fallentine reporting directly from The World Congress of Families conference, Sydney, Australia, May 18, 2013.
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Seattle's Sound Transit is trying out a new gizmo; Talking Signs. It's a system of infrared transmitters and receivers that announce directions and locations for the sight-impaired who can't read signs.
Talking Signs transmitters provide labels and directions such as "Reception Desk", "Conference Rooms Ahead", "Public Telephone", or "6th & Main". The messages are spoken by a Talking Signs receiver which is held in your hand. About the size of a cell phone you point them at the small transmitters mounted at key points in and around a transit center. The receiver plays the announcement.
Elevators, stairs, passageways, crosswalks, bridges and the like are popular places to put talking signs..
At a test last week in Seattle, Rebecca Bell, a University District artist who has partial sight, also tried the devices. "I thought they were fantastic," Bell said of the Talking Signs. "It makes you feel a lot more assured about what's around you. It gives you such a feeling of independence. You don't have to ask anybody."
For the $135,000 pilot program, Sound Transit has mounted 35 transmitters at locations such as the International District station, the Sounder platform at the King Street Station and on the Weller Street bridge on Fourth Avenue South, which a person would take to get between the two stations.
Each transmitter costs $2,700 and each of the 10 battery-powered receivers Sound Transit has bought so far costs $260, Miller said.
Each Talking sign transmitter can give out up to six messages, so the system could be used to give directions in different languages or give different types of information. Locations in San Francisco include transit facilities, the art museum, and lots of city buildings. They're also used extensively in Norway, Sweden and Japan.
Toward the end of the year, Sound Transit expects to decide whether to buy a full system of transmitters for all its transit centers and Seattle's light rail stations. That would cost about $600,000.
I first heard about talking signs when I was listening to a piece of music on the radio. It was that tune, "Better Than Anything".
Better than elephants dancing or clowns on parade,
Better than peanuts and popcorn, or fresh lemonade
Better than rides on the Midway, better than seals blowing horns
Better than men shot from cannons, better than fresh ears of corn
Better than balancing on wire, or having tigers leap through fire
Better than anything except being in love…
Better than sailing at midnight, better than diving for pearls
Better than skiing at Aspen, better than feeding the squirrels
Better than finding a horseshoe, better than loosing your head
Better than anything thought of, better than anything said
Better than shouting right out loud, or being spotted in a crowd
Better than anything except being in love…
I was so taken by the tune, I looked it up on the Internet. I discovered that the composer of the tune, Bill Loughborough, lives in Goldendale, Washington, just up the river from me and is an activitst for the blind. He helped Talking Signs come to be.
How about that!
Here's more on Bill Loughborough and Natural Languange Input.


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NEW LOOK: Walnut Street Plans Unveiled
A downtown Des Moines street is getting a major makeover in hopes of giving the area new life.
Developers unveiled the final streetscape concept for Walnut Street Monday.
The proposal began taking shape months ago when the old DART transit mall was vacated. The plans are still in their beginning stages, but what city planners and developers hope to achieve is a bright and fresh look to the area.
They hope to bring retail stores that we would normally see in larger cities like Minneapolis and Kansas City to town.
"It's going to look a lot nicer down there and it's definitely going to appeal to the younger crowd," Karen Kolb said.
Planners are catering to those who work, live and socialize downtown.
"It'll make things more convenient for people who work down here cause the only thing down here is Walgreens," Molly Jackson said.
They are looking to give Des Moines a big city and contemporary feel. They expect their efforts to appeal to several major retail stores and restaurants.
Other improvements to this area would be wider sidewalks, community gardens and building art.
Planners say the development of Walnut Street will mesh with other existing social areas downtown.
"You might come down for an East Village experience and then do Walnut and vice versa, so it's a win-win for all those existing and evolving districts," Designer Dennis Reynolds said.
Now the plans head to the city council for approval.
They hope to break ground late this fall or early next spring. City planners estimate the facelift costing around $1 million.


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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Bento Desserts Part 3 - Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Now, I'll be honest, these recipes aren't health food. They do involve things like butter & flour & sugar. I'm just looking for ones that also use fruits & veggies, granola, etc, so there is a little something good in them. We use these as a treat and not to take the place of fruits & veggies, but a little extra good stuff never hurt anyone, right?
I have a ton of fresh fruit in the fridge right now and a big bag of real oatmeal that I bought at Sprouts. I started out looking for an oatmeal muffin recipe to go with the strawberries, as all 4 of us like strawberries. Somehow, in the process of looking, I started seeing recipes for strawberry *bars*. That sounded even better, so the hunt continued for one that used real strawberries, not strawberry jam. I finally found a few, and decided on the one that I actually had the ingredients for in-house.
Aren't they beautiful with the chunks of real strawberry peaking through?
I baked these last night and they are so good! They were very simple to make but bake longer than I expected (40 minutes). Shaun had one last night and said they were good, the kids sampled this morning and are wanting more. I just like granola/oatmeal bars in general, so I was happy.
Fresh Berry Oatmeal Cookie Bars:
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups oats
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with baking spray.
In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and oats until well combined. Add butter to bowl and rub with hands until a crumbly dough is formed. Divide dough into two portions.
Press half of dough into bottom of pan.
Cover with sliced strawberries in an even layer. Sprinkle with cornstarch.
Sprinkle remaining dough over the top, and lightly press.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and set.
Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
My note - I was wondering about the cup of butter/cup of sugar being a bit on the high side, except it does make a huge pan of bars. Divided out by the size of the pan, it's not unreasonable. For the top layer of dough, I rolled it out on the counter with a rolling pin to flatten it, then scooped it back in with a spatula. Much easier and I didn't dislodge our nice rows of strawberries.
Faith's note - "Tell them to make sure you cut them very carefully because you don't want them to crumble and have to eat them off the table." OK, she got the first one out of the pan and it crumbled a bit, the rest of them are fine!
We have a full 9x13 pan of bars, so the yield all depends on how big you cut them.
Check out the dessert tag for some of our other experiments!
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Looks delicious! We've got three pounds of strawberries to use, so we may try this!ReplyDelete
Yum! Can't wait to try them!ReplyDelete
Crystal, Aldi has strawberries on for 99/lb through today. I've got to run get some more.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 11:39 AM
I am going to make these for the workers tomorrow coming to put in our new air conditionerReplyDelete
Wow, those look awesome! Thank you for sharing that recipe, I might have to try those :)ReplyDelete
Ooo these look amazing thanks for sharing the recipe! Love that you used fresh strawberries instead of a preserve.Yumm!ReplyDelete
These would be great for a healthy energy bar. Maybe substitute some of the sugar with some applesauce? Do you think that would make them to mushy?ReplyDelete
I happen to have a huge bag of rolled oats, also from sprouts! I will be making these today!ReplyDelete
These look really good! I was a little sad that my strawberries were all used up...I may have to go buy some more. Are the oats rolled oats, or quick cooking oats?ReplyDelete
Rolled oats. I usually buy steel cut at Sprouts.ReplyDelete


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n. - The relation or adaptation of one portion to another, or to the whole, as respect magnitude, quantity, or degree; comparative relation; ratio; as, the proportion of the parts of a building, or of the body. 2
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n. - The portion one receives when a whole is distributed by a rule or principle; equal or proper share; lot. 2
n. - A part considered comparatively; a share. 2
n. - The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities such that the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth; -- called also geometrical proportion, in distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in which the difference of the first and second is equal to the difference of the third and fourth. 2
n. - The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional. 2
v. - To adjust in a suitable proportion, as one thing or one part to another; as, to proportion the size of a building to its height; to proportion our expenditures to our income. 2
v. - To form with symmetry or suitableness, as the parts of the body. 2
v. - To divide into equal or just shares; to apportion. 2
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A cover illustration proposal I have just finished for The Poetics of Space by Gaston Bachelard.
Sometimes the house of the future is better built, lighter and larger than all the houses of the past, so that the image of the dream house is opposed to that of the childhood home... Maybe it is a good thing for us to keep a few dreams of a house that we shall live in later, always later, so much later, in fact, that we shall not have time to achieve it. For a house that was final, one that stood in symmetrical relation to the house we were born in, would lead to thoughts—serious, sad thoughts—and not to dreams. It is better to live in a state of impermanence than in one of finality. Gaston Bachelard


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Sheik Man Haron Monis
"We salute the selfless courage of the two hostages who died. Café manager Tori Johnson was fatally shot while trying to grab the jihadi's gun, allowing others to flee. Barrister and mother-of-three Katrina Dawson was killed while trying to protect her pregnant friend, Julie Taylor – who was wounded, but survived."
Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13)
"Ironically, the gunman, recently converted from Shia to radical Sunni Islam, posted this message on his website last week: Islam is a religion of peace," Ros Phillips said.
"But what he meant by 'peace' – the whole world submitting to Allah and Mohammed's teaching – is not how other Australians understand the word.
"Most Australian Muslims are truly peaceful. They do not follow the strict teaching of the Koran, and do not deserve the odium many will receive in the weeks to come. We reach out to them with the peace and goodwill that inspires this Christmas season.
"But it is important to understand what the prophet Mohammed taught his followers, and is still motivating some Muslims today," Ros Phillips said. "Click on the link below to read the whole story – how Islam began, what the Quran teaches, why there is continuing strife between Sunni and Shi-ite Muslims, the real meaning of jihad, and much more: http://www.fava.org.au/publications-access-notice/215."
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Naked man Tasered for throwing boxer shorts at police
A police officer unlawfully Tasered a naked man who threw his underpants at him, a court has heard.
PC Lee Birch, of Wiltshire Police, fired the weapon into Daniel Dove's chest during a strip search.
Mr Dove had been arrested outside a nightclub in Trowbridge for being drunk and disorderly, and assault, but the case against him was later dropped.
PC Birch denies charges of assault and misconduct in a public office. The case continues at Bristol Crown Court.
The court was told Mr Dove had been ejected from Moo Moo nightclub by doormen who called the police.
'Reasonable force'
Mr Dove allegedly punched PC Birch during his arrest and repeatedly kneed PC David Read in the groin - claims he denies.
The officers then took Mr Dove to Melksham Police Station where he was booked into the custody suite and a strip search was authorised.
Police procedure is for a suspect to remove the upper half of their clothing for inspection, then replace it before the lower half is then removed.
The court heard Mr Dove took his underwear off and as PC Birch moved forward to take the boxer shorts Mr Dove flicked them at the pair of officers and they hit PC Birch on the side of his face.
CCTV footage showed PC Birch then ripping the boxer shorts from Mr Dove and throwing them against the wall of the police cell.
Robin Shellard, prosecuting, said: "PC Birch produces the Taser and without any warning at all, he fires the Taser into the chest of the naked Mr Dove.
"By the time I had seen it, I had no time to react or move," Mr Dove told the court.
"There was a lot of pain."
Mr Shellard said the use of the Taser did not amount to "reasonable force".
But colleagues of PC Birch told the jury Mr Dove had posed a threat to officers and been "aggressive" while in the custody suite.
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"What about dismounting? Mountaining block or not?"-Kim M
This question came in after my blog, "What is your opinion on mounting blocks? Is it easier and better for the horse?".
In general I think proper dismounting is an under discussed subject. Dismounting without pulling on the saddle is just as important as mounting without pulling…but thankfully it is generally easier. I have had several equine chiropractors tell me that they believe much damage is done during dismounting improperly.
To dismount properly, in your mind, picture a rider who is dismounting after riding bareback. The rider would lean forward, swing both legs to one side and then slide down or push away from the horse. Most english riders are taught to dismount in a similar fashion. Riding in a western saddle is no excuse though. The saddle horn makes laying your belly down more difficult but it is possible to use your arms to support your weight directly over the horse. In the video below I love that my husband quickly warns our son about not pulling the saddle off during dismounting. This advice is a little 'gem' hidden in the rest of the video.
The true difficulty in a proper dismount is the landing. Sliding off a 17 hand horse and having a 'perfect' Olympic-gymnist-type landing isn't as easy as it sounds. Especially if your knees, hips or ankles have any issues in their past. Again, the age, size and athletic ability of the rider will play a part. Learning how to properly bend your knees to absorb the impact is the key. If this is physically a challenge then you need to get creative.
If you think you will pull while dismounting then feel free to use a mounting block or whatever other safe object is nearby to decrease the need to jump or pull on your horse.


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Ok, I owe you an apology. The name of the event is High Performance on Wall Street, not HPC on Wall Street. Sigh. Sorry. Feel free to point and laugh when you see me at SC.
A correction wherein I apologize for mangling the conference name
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As long as pointing and laughing doesn't eliminate my chance to pick up a t-shirt this year. I missed out in Reno! Hopefully you'll have more this time around? 🙂
– Brian