Program Reviews

Classic Italy was my first travel for teen trip I ever went on and i’m so glad it was. During your trip to italy you get to see all the iconic places and things there. Every place you went was like a new experience mostly when your traveling with friends. The trip had everything in it from seeing the colosseum to hiking. Every place we went the consolers knew everything about it. The consolers also did such a great job of getting us everywhere mostly in such big places. Italy is know for great pasta so we got to learn how to make pasta. We even got to went to a amazing winery where the view was phenomenal and pasta was delicious. Classic Italy made me realize my love for traveling and after this trip I knew I wanted to do more!

For my first time traveling to Asia, I could not have asked for a better experience. TFT Japan Discovery was truly an incredible experience. We got the amazing opportunity to travel to Hiroshima to listen to a speech from a survivor of the bombing. The service portion of the trip was also excellent. We helped relief victims from the Tsunami and we also visited a Japanese school! I still keep in contact with a few of the girls, even though they are overseas. My only advice for this trip would be to keep an open mind so you can enjoy Japanese culture to its fullest. The fact that it is extemely different from the United States makes traveling to Japan an excellent learning experience. Remember to bow!

This trip made the summer one of the best of my life! I had been dreaming of going to South Korea for a while, and this trip was better than I imagined. It was well planned and executed, and every day brought new surprises and experiences. I especially liked working with the amazing orphanage and trying so manny new foods. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Simon and Kylie for giving me an unforgettable summer!

My life will forever be impacted by the Travel for Teens Scandinavian Adventure trip. It had always been my dream to go to Norway and TFT helped me make this dream true. Whether it was shopping in Bergen or kayaking in Voss the activities were always fun. The counselors got to know us and there was a great balance between respect and friendship. Everyone was very friendly and it was amazing to see another culture and another way of life. I recommend this trip to everyone.

Having never been to 2/3 of the countries I visited, I had no idea what to expect traveling without my family to these places. Thankfully, TFT helped me immensely and allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and experience something I will never forget. I got to paraglide in Switzerland, walk through the gardens of versailles, hike the cinque Terre trails, and climb to the top of the duomo, to name a few. My counselors were fun and kind but also responsible and organized. I couldn't have asked for a better trip! I had an injury the entire time and everyone was so helpful and adaptive. I made a ton of friends as well, and we still keep in touch. I recommend this trip and any of TFT's other trips to anyone looking for adventure or to make new friends!!

This summer I went on TFT's trip to Italy and Greece and it was by far the best two weeks of my life. I met the most amazing people, was guided by the coolest and kindest counselors, ate literally the best food in the world, and got to see parts of the world I never dreamed of. I highly recommend this trip, or any other TFT trip, to anyone willing to meet new people and do new things. It was a once in a lifetime experience.

I️ can say for a fact that this trip has changed my life. The staff from TFT managed to make me feel that safety and fun were always the number one priorities. My parents also loved this program because they always felt included in the daily emails and photos. On Ultimate Europe 30 day, I️ had the chance to travel through eight amazing countries along with mind-blowing excursions like paragliding I️n Interlaken, exploring the Swiss capital of Bern, and visiting the Neuschwastein castle in Germany. I loved the length of this trip because it allowed me to make friends and truly bond with them. I️ absolutely loved ultimate Europe and if your looking to go to Europe, this is definitely the trip that you should choose.

Traveling with Travel for Teens was one of the best experiences I’ve had. Our trip leaders were fun and really added to the trip by hosting games, keeping us up to date, and adapting the program to our needs. Amsterdam was my favorite city because of the culture, history, and arts. Germany was fun with biking around Munich and then going to tour Neuschwanstein Castle. One of the best parts of the trip was meeting new people and making new friends. This trip, hands down, was one of the best tips I’ve had to Europe.

After traveling to Peru two summers ago, the Thailand Service and Adventure trip was a great way for me to experience another community that was different from my own. Every day was busy and exciting, and I was amazed by how much I was able to learn and absorb through the amazing itinerary! As I was doing this trip “alone,” I was very happy that I was able to quickly form close bonds with my fellow travelers and counselors, just as I had the year before! Each of us had come from somewhere different, but we all had a common desire to learn more about Thai culture. From building a dining hall for an orphanage to scuba diving in the islands, I’m so glad I was able to have so many different experiences during my three week adventure! No matter where I go next with TFT, I can’t wait to explore yet another culture and make more memories that will last me a lifetime!

As someone who previously didn’t travel much before this trip I now have a stronger passion and am more confident with traveling. Going to Hawaii was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and I got to learn so much. I never felt unsafe and got to meet so many new people. I got to try new activities and new foods! I also got to do service for the community and knowing that I helped out definitely felt good! If I could go on this trip again I would!