The EF Journal
Print and digital
Meet The EF Journal. It’s an EF Education First — an international company that specializes in academic travel — publication for adventurous educators. Each issue includes community stories, dream-worthy destinations, and ads for EF initiatives. With six issues produced, the EF Journal is gaining ground — just ask the Hatch awards. (It’s won twice now!)
Issue 02
Photo Essay: 45 Days Running
For this issue, I interviewed Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy, who had recently run the entirety of the Appalachian Trail in 45 days flat. Then I brought his story to our community.
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Issue 03
Fun facts: Around the world in five Plates
A quick guide to eating your way through the world as authentically as possible.
Lessons to take home: Improv for everyday
Improv isn’t just for theatre kids. Learn how you can apply the spirit of improv to your daily life.
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Issue 04
Best Day ever: Alan a. in nyc
NYC native and expert Tour Director Alan A. takes us along his best day ever in the city. (Hint: There’s a lot of food involved and an appearance by *the* Barbra Streisand.)
Lessons to take home: Give me five (senses)
A lesson that attempts to answer: How do you capture the heart and soul of travel once you’re back to reality?
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Issue 05
in their words: pop tarts in the free market
An interview with Elana M., a travel-minded educator, about her fundraising tips and how she helps students realize their travel dreams.
End game: Put the “go” in Bingo
Sometimes the biggest surprises, the most charming views, and the most heartfelt “oohs” and “ahhs” happen right in your proverbial backyard.
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Issue 06
In their words: Houston to boston, by way of China
Getting parents and students on the same page about new experiences can be tricky. Luckily, student traveler Shanii and her mother, Briscilla, figured it out—this interview proves it.
Tour Planner: 11 activities to enhance your tour before you go and after you’re back
Once students enroll in their tour, the wait can be excruciating. And while we can’t speed up time, we can make the every day until travel a little more exciting. Cue this handy listicle.
Ads: Collect experiences, not things
For this issue, we created a dedicated ad space that delivers bite-sized tour information based on locations mentioned in previous articles or on business needs—making the EF Journal’s ads work as both a sales piece and inspiration fodder. The real fun part: sneaking in a Princess Bride reference.
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