Global Routes

"LOVE Global Routes! I went on the Global Routes Ecuador and Galapagos program the summer after my first year of high school. I can honestly say that my trip influenced my life in the most positive of ways--from the food choices I make to what I am studying in college. The leaders were amazingly supportive and handled the group really well. My group was really nice, and my homestay family was super welcoming. I will always remember seeing a blue whale while on a boat in the Galapagos, eating patacones with my host family, and hiking in Otavalo. So grateful for this experience! I would recommend Global Routes 10/10."

"Global Routes was such a life-changing experience. It changed my perspective on the way I see the world and the people in it -- I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything! Traveling with Global Routes gave me an opportunity to learn and grow, while feeling 100% safe and supported. My Ecuador & Galapagos trip has not only spurred my love of travel, culture, and adventure but has gifted me with some of my dearest, lifelong friends. Global Routes is the way to go!"

"I went to Nepal with Global Routes and in the five weeks I spent there, I learned more about who I am and who I want to be than any other point in my life. I feel so incredibly lucky to have participated in this program. The leaders of the trip were the best I could ask for--super fun, interesting, responsible, and inspiring--and I met so many wonderful people in my group whom I will be friends with for years to come. Nepal is a magical place with the most welcoming of people. I was awed by its beauty on the 10-day trek, with mountainous landscapes and icy glaciers distracting me from the physical challenges of hiking. My home stay was comfortable and had some of the best food I've eaten (I still miss it), as well as the sweetest family that I still keep in touch with. It was very satisfying to have contributed to the building of the school and I enjoyed my time on the worksite. One of my favorite parts of the trip was traveling through Bhaktapur and Boudhanath--two beautiful cities I intend to visit again. As a whole, this trip was more amazing than I could have ever imagined. Global Routes gave me the tools to be a strong leader and compassionate friend."

"My daughter spent 4 weeks in Costa Rica with Global Routes in 2017. She came back home with a lot more maturity and perspective about her life and the world. She really enjoyed the group of teens that went on the trip and her leaders and learned from everyone. It was a rewarding and special experience for her. This was my second experience as a parent with Global Routes. What they don't tell you is how much they keep track of your child. The leaders and Adam knew where every teen was every day. When the kids get into different flights to go home, it doesn't end there. Adam tracks every flight and confirms that every child gets home safely. I would recommend Global Routes without hesitation - both for the experience and for the safety aspect."

"I have been on two Global Routes trips and they have both been amazing! The programs are designed in a way where you can get to know your peers to the point where they become family. You also get to explore the country you're visiting as well as immerse yourself in local culture. Global Routes is an investment that never stops paying off. I have met countless strangers from the places I have visited and conversation is instantly sparked. I have made close friends from the trip who I have kept in contact with for years who I now consider family. And I have a better understanding of countries I started out being a stranger in. My Global Routes experiences were some of the best times of my life, they were summers well spent and I would recommend this program to all types of people. GR gets you out of your comfort zone and into the world, truly a fantastic program."