About: Josh Hettinger

If you're planning a school trip but have no idea how to choose the destination, good news -- we're here to help! It can be a stressful and nerve racking task to choose a destination for a large group of students. Trying to make everyone happy while meeting practical considerations can be a tricky balancing…

  While Missouri may not be the first state to come to mind when you think of planning your next outdoor student travel adventure, think again. Missouri may not have mountain ranges or coastal beaches, but it has plenty of unique opportunities for student groups of any kind. People outside of Missouri may think it's…

Historical sites are popular destinations for educational travel. The U.S. has many amazing historical destinations that are ideal for student travel. Here are the top 10 locations for your next historical school trip. Washington, D.C. As the capital of the U.S., Washington, D.C. is the top locale for a historical trip. You can easily create…

A trip to San Francisco is guaranteed to be both fun and educational. Whether you are planning a graduation trip or setting up an itinerary for a group of students, take a look at these attractions for some tips and ideas about what to see and do in San Francisco.   Golden Gate Bridge No…

Fundraising can be difficult, especially in a small community. Those raising money as well as those who contribute often view fundraisers as the unpleasant task of “asking for money.” It’s also inevitable that the same people are asked to contribute every time a fundraiser is necessary. Unfortunately, when it comes to student travel, fundraising is…

There is so much more to Chicago than the insatiable wind! Educational and entertaining opportunities are practically endless in Chicago, which makes it the ideal student travel destination.   Science. When students think of educational tours, they often think of scientific museums. While that can be accurate, they often underestimate how interesting and exciting these…

Your iPhone is pretty amazing. You have access to libraries of information right at your fingertips. You can communicate with people anywhere on the planet. This is especially useful when you're a student. It's an incredible thought when you realize this wasn't possible just 10 years ago. But all of this requires power and the…

When your school is planning an educational trip for the summer, you're guaranteed to encounter concerns from students and parents about the cost of the trip. Anticipate those concerns by creating a resource that covers some money saving tips. Here are five tips to help get students involved in saving (and earning) money for their student…