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What NOT to do on a Spanish Immersion Trip

Kagumu Adventures Declares a Climate Emergency

7 Common Misconceptions About Planning a Faculty-Led Trip

The 7 Biggest Mistakes Travelers Make When Planning a Lost City trek

6 Destinations in South America for a Spanish Immersion Trip

A Spanish immersion trip can help propel your language skills to the next level. It can open your eyes to...

Kagumu declares a climate emergency

Kagumu declares a climate emergency. Since beginning in 2015, we have remained steadfast in our desire to use responsible tourism...

Faculty-led trip misconceptions

Many reasons prevent faculty from organizing a study abroad trip for their students.  Time, budget, planning and the headache of...

Lost City trek mistakes group

When trekking to Colombia’s ancient Lost City, you’ll want to do it right. That means booking at the right time,...

Spanish immersion trip in South America

With diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and incredibly friendly locals, South America offers the ideal immersive experience for a Spanish...

Best student travel insurance companies

Choosing the best student travel insurance for a school, college or university traveling abroad is an important decision, protecting your...

STEM Trip Ecuador Student on a Swing

Many schools in the US are considering (quite rightly) a student trip to Ecuador. In this blog we look at...

STEM field trips in Latin America

As STEM education becomes increasingly important in today’s world, many schools are seeking new and exciting ways to engage students...

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All Medellin visits start with love at first sight. Set in a sultry valley, this city boasts clusters of immaculate...

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It’s no secret that the world is at a tipping point. Huge global issues like climate change, poverty and inequality...

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The Sustainable Development Goals provide a roadmap to how we can create a better, more sustainable, world for all. Here...

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Ancient civilizations, awe-inspiring scenery and UNESCO-listed cities and archaeological sites, few places compare to Peru for a memorable trip. Solo...

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Exploring the Lost City in Colombia offers travelers one of the most unique and unforgettable adventures in South America. This...

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Service trips for students or young adults can sometimes be hard to find. Often the impact is temporary and many...

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Colombia has for the past decade attracted new waves of travelers to its verdant mountains, vibrant cities and animal-laden coasts....

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Kagumu Adventures is an educational travel operator striving to become a responsibly-run leader in the industry while inspiring clients and...

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Inspirational student trips around South America can enhance your students’ learning, connect them to new cultures and engage them with...

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Complete Spanish immersion, a burgeoning reputation for safety, and incredibly low travel expenses are just three reasons why Colombia is...

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As teachers and students demand more educational tours that limit damage to the planet, we offer some expert tips on how...

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Students want to know exactly what to pack for an educational trip abroad. Here, we highlight the most ethical and...

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Colombia will become the world’s first country to implement a biosecurity safety stamp for tourism in line with the World...

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Faculty-led trips and travel can sometimes be expensive. Check out 7 essential tips for keeping costs down when organizing your...

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The world’s second most biodiverse country is just waiting to utilize its spellbinding nature and varied landscapes to satisfy an...

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Over 300 families, sustaining one of Colombia’s most iconic visitor sites, teeter on the edge of a humanitarian crisis, resulting...

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Are you thinking about trekking to the Lost City – Colombia’s most famous archaeological site, embedded into the Caribbean jungle?...

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From the Spanish conquest to grave robbers and looters, and from kidnappings to the emergence of Colombia’s most famous archaeological...

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Feel like experiencing a study abroad program but don’t want to travel? Maybe you want to take a gap year...

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Can’t travel? Fear not. Excellent virtual tours are available for students wanting to experience adventures around the world when physical...

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Colombia’s mega diversity offers the ideal opportunity for students to enjoy a memorable study abroad program. Colombia boasts the second-highest...

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Kagumu founder, Simon Willis, explores one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, searching for nesting sea turtles on what he...

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University students are increasingly seeking study abroad programs. We discover how a homestay experience can make a trip utterly memorable....

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Gathering pace among travellers is a trend known as voluntourism. A report from Travelocity showed that in 2019, one in four Americans...

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Immersive cultural experiences, breaking down social barriers and being able to apologize for terrible dance skills: a few reasons to...

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This is my way of saying thank you for three weeks with the amazing Kagumu tour company – in the...

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Our first 18-day Colombian trek through the bewitching Andes was a great success! Read our amazing customer review. Our group...