Program Reviews

During summer 2022, I had the life-changing opportunity to embark on a 13-day-long trip with TFT! I visited France, Switzerland & Italy, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I have always loved to travel, however before last summer I had never traveled solo, that is until I travelled with TFT. While I was hesitant as everyone got together for the first time, I quickly came to a realization that everyone else was in the same boat. However, the AMAZING counselors, Bri, Jeff, Molly & Nathan made our transitions as smooth as can be. It took seconds for everyone to start connecting, and we were quickly one big TFT family! From climbing the Eiffel Tower, paragliding in the Swiss alps & a sunset cruise in the Mediterranean, the France, Switzerland & Italy trip had it all! From the bustling city of Paris, to the charming town of Interlaken, to the dreamy Italian coast and Tuscan countryside. As the days seemed to fly by, I could feel myself becoming accustomed to the daily TFT lifestyle, with new breathtaking adventures every day! My TFT trip has given me so much, and I’m so grateful for the countless memories that will stay with me forever, from the cuisine, the locals, and even the transportation, but especially the amazing group of students I had the privilege to share these experiences with. For anyone looking to take that next leap, I 100% recommend the France, Switzerland & Italy trip, I promise you won’t be disappointed. 

From the first moment when I arrived at the airport to the final goodbyes everything was beyond amazing. I could not be more grateful for the incredible group of people that made this experience possible, especially the counselors that made sure we were always having fun and made sure that if there was a problem, they adapted quickly and found the perfect solution. I have gained memories that will last me a lifetime, relationships and bonds that will never be broken. In addition to that I got to enjoy all of Peru’s special areas and really dive into its culture from the small village of Misminay in the mountains to the infamous Machu Picchu. For me the best part was spending a few nights in Misminay to really embrace myself into the culture and the daily lives of the native people. To have been able to experience all of this with complete strangers and meet new people made it all the more special. By the end of the trip it was like we had known each other our whole lives due to the fun and numerous memories we created in that short but magical period of time. Not a minute went by when I wasn’t enjoying myself, including the hard work put in during the community service, because I knew how important it was and how large of an impact it made to the people we helped. Another thing that made it worthwhile was that I got to experience it as myself rather than it being somebody else's experiences. TFT helped and guided me towards picking the correct trip that suited my character and goals, and they could not have picked a better life changing journey. It doesn’t matter if you have traveled on your own before or if your trip with TFT is your first because this trip is an experience that is unique to anything else. I wholeheartedly recommend you contact TFT immediately and get ready to embark on a life changing experience!

Travel for Teens gave me experiences that will last me a lifetime and new friendships. This past summer, I visited Hawaii’s Big Island with TFT, and I genuinely feel like my life has changed for the better. Whether surfing at Kahalu’u Beach Park, experiencing a native luau, watching the sunset from 14,000 feet altitude at Mauna Kea, or even hanging out by the pool with my friends, I enjoyed every moment of it. We got to partake in a perfect blend of service in the community, learning about the natives and the fantastic island they live on, and thrilling expeieriences. Everyone on my trip, including the counselors, came from different backgrounds and areas of the world, giving many perspectives on the activities we did each day. My fantastic trip leader Maria helped all of us become comfortable with each other so that none of us had to experience any anxiety that we worried about being so far from home. By the end of the trip, I had many new friends. I talked to them regularly and learned so much about the Big Island that I was not ready to leave. Honestly, this was the most amazing trip I have ever been on, and I am so excited to go on another one this upcoming summer.

To begin with, I would like to express my gratitude to the Travel for Teens program for providing me with this incredible opportunity. Costa Rica was an amazing adventure where I met many new friends and made many wonderful memories. My favorite activities during the trip were rafting, surfing, and taking advantage of the fantastic beaches. In addition, the Coulsners did an outstanding job managing our group and ensuring that everyone felt welcomed and included. I am looking forward to going on yet another Travel for Teens adventure this summer in order to create more memories that will last a lifetime and connect with people from all over the world. Thank you!

I was lucky enough to be a part of the Iceland Travel Photography Workshop in the summer of 2022. This trip was an absolutely amazing experience for me. This trip became more than the breathtaking experiences of Iceland because while it is a beautiful country, I was able to take away so much more than that. I was able to meet so may new people and create friendships that are truly unique and that will last a lifetime. The counselors were both really fun people to be around, and I was able to learn so much from them and their experiences. Since it was a photography workshop, I was able to expand my artistic portfolio, which is and will continue to be a great advantage to me. Overall, I took only positives from the trip, it was truly a once in a lifetime experience and I cannot express how thankful I am to have participated in it.

My name is Kenzie and I went on the Iceland Photography Trip in 2022. It's safe to say that it was one of the best experiences of my life. The big thing that impacted my trip was the two adults Simon and Tilda because they taught me so many things about photography and their humor and jokes and way of running the trip made it so special. I also met some lifelong friends on the trip. I am not a very extroverted person but by day 3 of the trip, we were all like a family. We shared so many amazing experiences and some tough ones on the trip that really bonded us. The itinerary for the trip was phenomenal. There was not a day that I didn't enjoy or that I was bored. We went to so many spectacular places that immersed us in Icelandic culture and made us appreciate the beauty of our Earth. Overall the Icelandic Photography Trip changed my life for the better and I met some of the most amazing people and saw the most breathtaking places!

It is reasonable to say that the trip I took with TFT to Belgium, Amsterdam, and Paris great experience  In addition to introducing me to the foreign cultures of nations I had never been to before, this trip helped me socially in ways I had never imagined. The counselors I had were all incredibly considerate and genuinely cared about every single person on the trip. The sights were breathtaking, and the entire time I had the impression that I was traveling with friends. The remarkable thing about the vacation was how quickly the counselors became your friends.

Over the summer, I was fortunate enough to travel with TFT on the "Costa Rica Spanish Language Immersion" trip. In 22 days, I was able to make amazing friends that I am still in touch with, go on incredible adventures (repelling down a waterfall, watching the sunrise from the beach, riding a catamaran, going snorkeling, surfing, and more), make amazing memories, take spanish lessons that taught me so much more about the language than anything I've covered in school, participate in fun community service that I enjoyed doing, and so much more. I was not only able to learn more about myself, but also about other cultures. Adding on to that, the staff were so kind and fun. I genuinely had the most amazing time and can't wait to go on another TFT trip. I will never stop rewatching videos, looking at pictures, and missing the whole experience. Thank you for everything!

My trip with Travel For Teens was one of the most positive and engaging experiences of my life! I visited Florida with them, and it was such an effective and great way to see Florida and all that it has to offer. I felt that I was fully immersed and exposed to everywhere we went, thanks to my lovely trip directors who were so much fun. I met so many new people from so many different places, and it is hard to explain how much fun I had with them and the experiences we had along the way. My passion for travel shined and grew from this trip and program. The places we went to and the new people and friends that I made, made the trip what it was - such an amazing experience. I gained and learned so much from this trip and cannot wait until next summer to visit somewhere new!

This trip is one for the books! I am so grateful that I was able to experience this trip first hand. I was looking for something to do in the summer, and I came upon Travel for Teens and I am so happy that I did. Being able to work with the ASVO Sea Turtle Center was heart-warming and mind-opening I learned a lot about different types of turtles and what they experience in the world. I am thankful that I was able to experience a different perspective from the locals while being in Costa Rica. The weather was beautiful and it made the trip even more enjoyable. The staff were wonderful, supportive and cared for all the travellers. Thank you to Travel For Teens for making this trip possible!