Previous Trips

Becoming masters of Low Cost Good Times in Germany’s iconic capital city.

(80 Ways to Have Low-Cost Good Times in Berlin as a Teenager)

Learning to enter adulthood with optimism, confidence, social skills, and sense of wide-open possibility, nestled under a spectacular mountain range at the end of the world.

The world is full of fascinating stories—if you’re bold enough ask for them. In this trip, we discover both the country of México as well as the people of México.

Modern technology is magical. But helping other people—whether friends, acquaintances, or strangers—is where the real magic happens. On this adventure, we remember what connection is all about.

An adventure across three distinct regions of Spain, including intensive Spanish learning, homestays, hiking, city life, and plenty of time for self-directed exploration.

A 7-week adventure across Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, with our classic mix of group activities and free time for self-directed exploration.

A week of intensive dance instruction and social partner dancing in the mountains of Colorado, held in conjunction with Recess Productions.

A 12-week experience for 18- to 21-year-olds who want to live independently in a foreign city, improve their Spanish, practice group living, and build real-world skills.

A month-long retreat giving 16- to 20-year-olds the skills and confidence necessary to move out of their parents’ houses, support themselves financially, build community, and continue living a meaningful, learning-centered life.

Trip blog posts / Anika’s video

Traveling across New Zealand to answer the question: How little do we need to be happy?

A 10-week bootcamp for teenagers who want to build a life of freedom, adventure, and meaningful work.

Trip videos, challenges, and more information

Hiking, meditation, volunteering, elephants, and bungee jumping—oh my!

A month-long retreat that supports young writers (and those with a budding interest in writing) in accomplishing an ambitious, self-paced writing challenge.

Four straight weeks of learning and practicing Argentine Tango. Sleep, rinse, and repeat.

A month-long retreat that supports young writers (and those with a budding interest in writing) in accomplishing an ambitious, self-paced writing challenge.

A week-long gathering for self-directed learners, ages 18-22.

Flashmob video / Trailblazer 2014 promotional video

Voyaging from one side of New Zealand to the other.

Casey’s documentary

A month-long retreat that supports young writers (and those with a budding interest in writing) in accomplishing an ambitious, self-paced writing challenge.

Ali’s video / Yael’s video