world travel 101 girl scouts
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Welcome to
WorldTravel 101
Brought to you byHostelling International USA
World Travel 101
Explore Your World, Go Travel!
Presented by RhapsodyTo Girl Scout Troop 1985
Today you will learn about… • Introductions• Why travel?• Destinations• What to bring• Transportation• Where you can stay• Money• Safety• Responsible travel
Explore your world: Introductions
Explore your world. Go traveling with Hostelling
International.
Who are we?• Hostels • Programs • Activities & Outings• Volunteers
Introductions
Hostelling International –
USA Mission“To help all, especially the young, gain a
greater understanding of the world and its people through
hostelling.”
Introductions
Girl Scout Mission
“Girl Scouting builds girls of
courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.”
Explore your world: Why Travel?
“Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.”
Chinese Proverb
Why travel?
Culture
"With an open mind and heart, you will profit and grow by identifying and appreciating the differences and similarities of the new cultures that you will encounter."
P.12 of "International Travel Packet
for Girl Scouts"
Why travel?
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Explore your world: Travel Destinations
Explore your world, travel to…
San Francisco, California
Explore your world, travel to…
Stonehenge, Wiltshire, UK
Explore your world, travel to…
Hong Kong, China for Chinese New Year
Explore your world, travel to…
Maccu Piccu: The beautiful Incan ruins of Peru
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Info about girl scouts travel programs
Travel Destinations
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Info about study abroad programs
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Travel Smart
•What to bring•Transportation•Where you can stay•Money•Safety
Explore your world: What To Bring
Important Travel Papers
• HI Membership Card• Passport• Visas• International Student ID Card (ISIC)
What to bring
Suitcase or Travel Pack?
What to bring
Travel Packing Game
You are traveling to Europe for two weeks in the late spring.
What will you pack?
What to bring
Explore your world: Transportation
Air Travel
Transportation
Air Travel
Transportation
Take your time to find the best deal.
Ground Travel
Transportation
•Traveling by bus
•Traveling by train
Explore your world: Where you can stay
Explore your world: Accommodation
Explore Your Accommodation Choices
• Hostels• Bed and Breakfasts• Hotels• Camping
Accommodation
Explore your World: Safety
• Staying healthy • Protecting your documents• Keeping yourself safe
Safety
Explore your world: Money
• Pre- trip expenses• Daily budget• Exchanging/ accessing money• Protecting your money
Money
Pre Trip Expenses
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Money
Pre Trip ExpensesPassport & photosGuidebook AirfareRail/Bus PassesBackpackMoney BeltISIC cardAdult HI membership
Money
Daily Expenses
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Money
Daily ExpensesLodging:
HostelsCampingPensions
MealsLocal TransportationMisc. costs
Money
• Exchanging/ accessing your money• Protecting your money
Money
Explore your world: Responsible Travel
Credo of a Peaceful Traveler“I affirm my…commitment to journey with an open mind and gentle heart”
Responsible travel
Brief Encounters
• Meet the Pandya and the Chispa • Practice being a peaceful traveler
Responsible travel
Expand Your Point of View
You arrange to meetsomeone you’ve met in thehostel lobby, and they arrivehalf an hour late.
Responsible travel
Expand Your Point of View
Your Response
Responsible travel
Expand Your Point of View
Consider This…
How do you think a person from aculture where it is normal to arrive half an hour—even two hours—afterthe scheduled meeting time wouldinterpret that behavior?
Responsible travel
Expand Your Point of View
You’re having a conversation withsomeone you’ve just met. Theywon’t meet your eyes.
Responsible travel
Expand Your Point of View
Your Response?
Responsible travel
Expand Your Point of ViewConsider This…
How do you think a person from a culture where direct eye contact isreserved for only close familymembers would interpret thatbehavior?
Responsible travel
Explore your world.Go see it from someone else’spoint of view.
Responsible travel
• Listen• Respect• Practice Humility
Responsible travel
Explore your world. Go travel the Hostelling International way!
“Hostellers become caring world citizens who are catalysts for intercultural exchange and
understanding, and stewards of theearth.”
Responsible travel
Explore your world. Go travel!Need more travel information?
www.hichicago.orgwww.girlscouts.org
You are ready!
Exploreyour worldGo Travel!
Brought to you byHostelling International USA