Sixteen-year-old Jess and her mom, Maureen, had their differences, but there was one thing that brought them together: their Irish heritage. In this episode, Jess and Maureen tell us about their magical trip to Ireland and the unlikely series of events that completely changed their lives.   Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com.   Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from Freesound.com users pogmothoin and Azvinz.

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Ep 28. Jess and Maureen: Long Lost Ireland

EF Pro Cycling's Jonathan Vaughters was just 19 years old when his dream of becoming a pro cyclist came true, but it didn’t happen the way he thought it would. Instead of racing internationally on an American team, Jonathan (or JV for short) was offered a spot on a Spanish team. In this episode, JV tells us how he took a leap into the unknown to follow his dream, and how the personal and professional challenges he faced abroad made him into the person he is today. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about EF Pro Cycling, visit efprocycling.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from freesound.org users sergiograndamoreano, kojkibass, felix.blume, and susiq12. 

Ep 27. Jonathan Vaughters' Path to Pro

Izzy and her father loved to travel. With him, travel was magical and the world was full of wonders around every corner. Then, her magical world came to a screeching halt again and again...and again. In this episode, we'll hear Izzy's story about a father, a daughter and the wanderlust that binds them. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds by freesound.com users bmoreno and JFBSAUVE.

Ep 26. Izzy: The Wanderlust Gene

Nayeli has always been frustrated by the unfairness around her. She studied hard, and in college, powered by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, she came up with an idea she thought could change the world. But when she went to test it out in a refugee settlement in Zambia, her ideas were put to the test in ways she never expected. In this episode, Nayeli learns that change goes beyond the classroom, and how even little moments can have a major impact. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from YouTube.com users Hidetaka Tsuji and Sina S. 

Ep 25. Nayeli: Micro Change

Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy is an ultrarunner, which means he regularly runs long distances greater than a marathon. In the summer of [year], he went to tackle his biggest challenge yet: running the entire Appalachian Trail. He didn’t just want to run it, though. He wanted to beat every known record set for running the trail—even supported records—alone. In this episode, we’ll hear about Joe’s epic journey and how a whole lot of planning and perseverance can prove that nothing is impossible. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from freesound.com users Alcove Audio and dcsimon.

Ep 24. Joe: Record Time

Steph and Leanne spent weeks planning their vacation. Their attention to detail was admirable: They had color-coded itineraries, excel sheets teaming with price comparisons and folders full of possible lodgings. Everything seemed nearly perfect. Then, everything went wrong. In this episode, we’ll hear how Steph and Leanne learned that travel doesn't always go according to plan but the journey can be just as rewarding as the destination. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from the following freesound.org users mchekic, blaukreuz and freesound user VlatkoBlazek.       

Ep 23. Steph and Leanne: To Dubrovnik or Bust

As a kid, Rose couldn’t wait to grow up. She wanted independence and adventure. She wanted to explore the world. As a child of immigrants, however, she felt obliged to honor her parents’ hard work and sacrifices by staying in America. Then one day, she decided to try something new: she left. In this episode, we’ll hear how Rose took a giant leap to start her own adventure and to find her true self. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from freesound.com users rastataper, tdes, and qubodup.

Ep 22. New Zealand, New Rose

Anthony Bourdain is a world-famous traveler, but it wasn’t always that way. In fact, travel was nothing more than a fantasy until his 40s. Then he went to Vietnam. In this episode, Anthony will tell us how his first trip to Vietnam gave him an insatiable curiosity about the world—and how it ultimately stole his heart.

Ep 21. Anthony Bourdain's Love Letter To Vietnam

Cleo thought she had an understanding of our world and the people in it—until she studied abroad and all her preconceived notions were turned upside down. In this episode, Cleo tells us how her trip to Rwanda changed her to her core; it impacted her view of the world, humanity and herself. She emerged from her travel experience with a far greater sense of empathy and a more open-minded view of the world. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from the following people: Freesound.org users: Felix Blume and Rodincoil and Youtube.com users Kabalisa Fred and Julien Grollier 

Ep 20. Cleo: Rwanda, Reconciliation, and Reemergence

  What started with a quirky little tourism video turned into a two-week family vacation to Iceland, and eventually, a brave new career. In this episode, photographer Laura Austin tells us how photographing Iceland gave her the confidence to open up new opportunities for herself and pursue what she loves. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from YouTube users SoundEffectsFactory and Ron Walker, and from freesound.org users 1Ratatosk1 and Bluesy1905. 

Ep 19. Iceland Through Laura's Lens

Jamie was in Ohio dealing with a quarter-life crisis and the loss of her grandfather. When she read about being an au pair, she knew she had to jump at the opportunity. In this episode, Jamie tells us how the ocean breeze and mountains of Spain brought her solace at a time when everything felt impossible. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from the following places: Freesound.org users Dobroide and Xserra and youtube.com users Mikus Voss and Fred Kroonen

Ep 18. Jamie: The Mountains and the Sea

Meg is an American who grew up everywhere but the U.S. She’s seen war, political unrest and violence. But it was her move to America that truly changed her. In this episode, we’ll hear what it’s like to live all around the world, and then finally go “home.” Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from freesound.org user dmitry_patrakov

Ep 17. Meg: Growing Up Worldly

Jason was living in St. Louis and feeling lost. He lost his marriage, his career, his sense of purpose; Jason just wasn’t Jason anymore. And then he got a teaching job in China. In this episode, Jason tells us how taking one big step away from everything he knew was the key to finding his path and rediscovering himself. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from the freesound.org users: Fabio_Iaci, Serra Cheeseheadburger, LukeIRL, Suoitnop, TaurinDB, Cormi and Nissse

Ep 16. Jason: One Step at a Time

After college, Tanya put her Arabic studies on the back burner. Until one night in Germany when she found herself in the middle of the dead zone, translating refugees' stories to a group of educators--an experience that eventually cycled back to her roots in middle America. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds from freesound.org users martysonic, swampcommand, Ramston, BonnyOrbit, and Owl. Intro music by Ryan Jackson. 

Ep 15. Tanya (Pt. 2): A Night at the Dead Zone

After getting sidelined by a sports injury at 15, Tanya felt stuck and uncertain about her future. So when she read an article about studying abroad, she knew she had to do it. What she didn’t know was that her time abroad as a teenager was just the beginning of a lifetime of change. In this episode, we’ll hear how a nearly split-second decision to travel to Italy as a 15 year old eventually led Tanya to the Middle East, where she learned about true tolerance and the nature of change itself. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com. Follow EF: https://www.instagram.com/ef/ https://twitter.com/ef https://www.facebook.com/efnorthamerica/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/EFEducationFirst https://www.linkedin.com/company/ef-education-first/   We used and manipulated sounds by freesound.org users Jlew, Daveincamas, Sid Raido, YOH, Timgormly, Saphe, Felix.Blume, Dlam1991, JohnnyBeCrafty, and GravityFactor. Intro music by Ryan Jackson. 

Ep 14. Tanya (Pt.1): From Farmlands to Desert Dunes

At EF Education First we know the power of exploring new places and new cultures. These experiences can push you beyond your comfort zone, connect you to new people and help create a more open world. EF Outbound is a podcast from EF Education First featuring transformative travel stories that defy our expectations, challenge our assumptions, and teach us about the world and our place in it. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com.

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