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When I first met my husband nearly two decades ago, our travels revolved mainly around attending weddings and family gatherings, which meant packing numerous outfits and shoes. With the addition of young children to our family, our luggage load increased even more, and the fashion trends of the early 2000s didn't exactly make it easier. However, times have changed, and now our focus is on maximizing space, minimizing weight, and ensuring we're prepared for any weather conditions.

In this blog post, I'll share some essential items that my husband swears by and always includes in his carry-on suitcase.

My Must-Have Amazon Travel Products

Are you planning an international trip? If so, put these things in your Amazon cart immediately! I travel internationally for work (usually with a large group of students!) and for fun, and these are the things I don’t leave home without.

The Top 5 Things To Do in Edinburgh, Scotland with Tweens and Teens

I recently visited Edinburgh, Scotland with a group of tweens and teens and I was amazed at how much there is to do with this age group. It is a perfect size….easy to explore and navigate (and to give teens some freedom) but large enough to have tons to keep everyone entertained. Here is my list of must-do itinerary items.

TravelEmily PhilpottApril 9, 2023Global Education, Teacher, blogging, teacher blog, Travel, Teens, Edinburgh, Scotland, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, Royal MileComment

The Top 5 Things To Do in Paris with Tweens and Teens

One of the best things about visiting Paris with tweens and teens is that they are old enough to appreciate the city's many cultural attractions. They can visit the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Centre Pompidou, and they can also take in a show at the Opera Garnier or the Moulin Rouge. Paris is also a great city for shopping, and tweens and teens will love browsing the many shopping streets and beautiful department stores. Sometimes the sheer number of things to do in Paris can seem overwhelming, especially if you only have a few days to enjoy the city. After many trips to this amazing place with students, and my friends and family, here are my favorite things to do with tweens and teens in the city of light:

TravelEmily PhilpottApril 3, 2023Global Education, Teacher, blogging, teacher blog, Paris, Travel, Teens, Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, LadureeComment

The Land of Teranga

I am from the south where we are known for our “southern hospitality” but upon arriving in Senegal I have now truly entered into “The Land of Hospitality”. The Senegalese pride themselves on their teranga and everywhere I have been so far, this place lives up to the nickname, which literally means hospitality. What I love is that whenever I have said thank you to someone for their generosity, they respond with one word…teranga. Here are some examples from my short time here so far.

TravelEmily PhilpottApril 25, 2018Travel, Senegal, teranga, Teachers for Global Classrooms, Diass, Lycee de DiassComment

Today in Pictures

Another wonderful day today with great people! Because my access to wifi has been a little spotty and I am short on time tonight, this will be a short post and I will let the pictures tell the story.

TravelEmily PhilpottApril 19, 2018Senegal, Travel, US Embassy, Teachers for Global Classrooms, Global Education, beach, pictureComment

Getting Ready

Getting ready for a long international trip can be a huge task in general, but add in creating lesson plans for over two weeks of AP classes leading up to the exam, coordinating ongoing collaborative projects between my students and Senegalese students, collecting resources for the school and students in Senegal, planning what I will teach while I am there, trying to leave things somewhat in order around my house for my wonderful husband is who flying solo with the kids during a busy time... and it has been a busy few days! However, in the midst of all that has been going on, there are many people who have offered to help and who have shared in the excitement of this adventure.

TravelEmily PhilpottApril 18, 2018Global Education, Teachers for Global Classrooms, Travel, SenegalComment