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      Want a life-changing adventure after high school? Take a gap year and explore the world.

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      Be an exchange student in high school and gain confidence, independence, and a global perspective. Students who study abroad stand out in their college career and beyond.

    • desktop menu imageLanguage Camps

      Improve your language skills while living with a local family abroad. Make international friends and explore a different culture during your full immersion language camp.

    • desktop menu imageSummer Programs

      Only have the summer to spend abroad and want to participate in a cultural exchange program? Here are our programs with summer options.

    • desktop menu imageSchool Exchange

      Partner with a Spanish school to provide academic enrichment and cultural immersion to teachers and students through a reciprocal classroom exchange.

  • Adult Programs
    • desktop menu imageTeach English Abroad

      Gain international work experience while traveling and living abroad! Make an impact on your host community abroad while building a global perspective.

    • desktop menu imageHomestay Abroad

      Teaching English in a Homestay is your chance to tutor your host family in the English language while gaining a deeper understanding of a country and culture.

    • desktop menu imageTEFL Certification

      Earn your TEFL Certification and open the door to paid work and teaching opportunities abroad.

    • desktop menu imageWork Abroad

      Gain international career experience while also having the freedom to travel. Experience a new culture with new friends from around the world!

    • desktop menu imageSummer Programs

      Only have the summer to spend abroad and want to do something meaningful? These programs have summer only options.

    • desktop menu imageGet a Job Through Greenheart
  • Safety
  • Resources
    • desktop menu imageGet a Job Through Greenheart
    • desktop menu imageFor High Schools

      This page is a resource for high school faculty interested in helping a student go abroad with Greenheart Travel.

    • desktop menu imageFundraising Guide

      Check out our handy fundraising tips and get ready for an unforgettable travel adventure without breaking the bank.

    • desktop menu imageGreenheart Grants

      Travel for a change with a Greenheart Service Grant. Make a difference by creating or improving a community-focused project abroad or at home!

    • desktop menu imageFirst Time Travelers

      Don’t let financial stress stand in the way of travel! Check out our scholarships available for travelers wanting a meaningful, cultural experience.

    • desktop menu imageGreenheart Travel Atlas

      An interactive guide to your cultural experience, this resource will help you interact and reflect on your program in a meaningful way.

    • desktop menu imageParent Handbook

      Greenheart Travel understands the needs of high school students taking this big step and we provide support for both you and your child before, during, and after their adventure abroad.

    • Podcast
  • Blog
  • …
    • desktop menu imageContact Us

      We’d love to hear from you! If you have a question about a program, a country, or just want to let us know how great you think our blog is, please complete the form on this page. Our staff will be happy to help you!

    • desktop menu imageBecome a Partner

      Please fill out the inquiry form to become a Greenheart Travel partner.

    • desktop menu imageOur Mission

      Greenheart Travel gives you the tools to make sure you’re more than a tourist, you’re a world citizen. You don’t just travel for the sights, you travel for a change.

    • desktop menu imageAlumni

      Greenheart Travel Alumni are passionate about connecting people and planet through learning languages, exploring cultures, teaching English and volunteering for environmental causes around the world.

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Gentle Giants

Gentle Giants

I have been in Thailand almost 3 weeks now and it feels like I have only been here several days.  The first week I was here was Orientation Week so it was filled with fun excursions and cultural and language...
April 14, 2015 by Maree Taberner
Volunteer with Stray Dogs at our NEWEST Project in Thailand

Volunteer with Stray Dogs at our NEWEST Project in Thailand

We are so excited to launch a new volunteer program in the incredibly popular destination of Thailand! Located in Hua Hin, this grass roots program offers volunteers the opportunity to work with Thailand’s growing stray dog population.
April 8, 2015 by Samuel Tew
Orientation Week: Part 2

Orientation Week: Part 2

Thursday was one for the books, and that is putting it very lightly. We got picked up from the main road at 8am and headed to the school to learn Thai language for three hours. It was very enjoyable, and...
April 7, 2015 by Melanie Julison
Nagar Glass Factory in Yangon Brims with Treasure

Nagar Glass Factory in Yangon Brims with Treasure

When I first heard about Nagar Glass Factory just outside of Yangon, Myanmar, I couldn’t think of anything other than what treasures I might discover there. Every moment leading up to the first time I got to go, my thoughts...
April 7, 2015 by
Orientation Week: Part 1

Orientation Week: Part 1

After a week full of orientation activities, I feel like I have been living in Thailand for much longer than I actually have. I have already met so many wonderful people, and I go to bed at night with zero thoughts...
April 5, 2015 by Melanie Julison
Hello and Goodbye to the Big Mango

Hello and Goodbye to the Big Mango

So much has happened in the past few days that it feels like weeks have already passed! My body is having a hard time adjusting to so many changes so quickly, but hopefully my swollen ankles and light-headed vertigo symptoms...
March 30, 2015 by Melanie Julison
We begin our journey in Bangkok

We begin our journey in Bangkok

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” -Roald Dahl สวัสดีค่ะ (sà-wàt-dee kâ) =...
March 28, 2015 by Melanie Julison
Photo Friday: Say ‘Hello’ to the Animals at our Rescue Center in Costa Rica

Photo Friday: Say ‘Hello’ to the Animals at our Rescue Center in Costa Rica

For this week's photo Friday, we're letting you say hello to all the animals you'll get to meet as a volunteer at our Animal Rescue Center in Costa Rica.
March 27, 2015 by Samuel Tew
5 Days

5 Days

5 Days. In 5 days I will start a new chapter of my life teaching English in Thailand. This is not a dream that I have had for a long time nor is it something I knew I wanted to...
March 19, 2015 by Maree Taberner
See you again

See you again

The Thais don’t do goodbyes. They don’t even say “see you later.” Instead, it’s “see you again”. This phrase is specific enough to acknowledge that a person is leaving, but vague enough to indicate that the person will come back...
March 13, 2015 by Cassie Bricker
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