Did Taco Bell try to buy the Liberty Bell?

In 1996 it was announced in 5 major newspapers that the Taco Bell corporation purchased the historic symbol of American freedom, the Liberty Bell. Yes, the...

September 18, 2023 2 min read

The True Independence Day

For more than two centuries Americans have been celebrating our country’s day of independence on the 4th of July.  According to one prominent founding father, this...

September 18, 2023 2 min read

Student Travel to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Gettysburg

Global Travel Alliance trips to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and more are great opportunities for student groups to get outside and explore an outdoor classroom....

September 18, 2023 4 min read

From student travel in NYC to working in travel

It’s no surprise that our team is passionate about travel, and many of our own student travel experiences inspire our work today. Our Minneapolis-based Education...

September 18, 2023 1 min read

History of the Empire State Building

May, 1931. President Herbert Hoover presses a button in Washington, D.C., turning on the lights of – and effectively opening – the world’s most famous building...

September 18, 2023 2 min read