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    G L O B A L T R A V E L T O O L K I T F O R G I R L S C O U T S

    ExplorationThe Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel

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    Table of Contents

    World, Here You Come .................................. 03

    Trip Planning at a Glance .........................................04

    1824 Months Prior to Trip ............................ 05

    Your Journey as a Globetrotter ................................05

    Trip-Planning Timeline ..............................................06Checkpoint: 1824 Months .....................................08

    1216 Months Prior to Trip ............................ 09

    Earnings and Savings or Your Trip...........................09

    Your Adult Network..................................................12

    The You Factor ........................................................14

    Checkpoint: 1216 Months .....................................15

    812 Months Prior to Trip .............................. 16

    Build Your Itinerary ...................................................16

    Go Girl Scout Green! ...............................................17

    Fit to Travel? ............................................................19

    Checkpoint: 812 Months .......................................21

    38 Months Prior to Trip ........................................22

    Culture Quest ..........................................................22

    Crossing Cultures ....................................................24

    You Could Be in or a Shock ....................................25

    Checkpoint: 38 Months .........................................26

    612 Weeks Prior to Trip ............................... 27

    Get Down to Details ................................................27

    Know About the Dough ...........................................28

    Checkpoint: 612 Weeks.........................................30

    46 Weeks Prior to Trip ................................. 31

    Pack Like a Pro .......................................................31

    Whats Up with You? ...............................................32

    Checkpoint: 46 Weeks ...........................................33

    On Your Trip ................................................... 34

    Be a Savvy Traveler .................................................34

    Stay Sae .................................................................35

    Journal Your Heart Out ............................................36

    Global Advocate ......................................................37

    Home, Sweet Home ...................................... 38

    Reverse Culture Shock ............................................39

    Make a Dierence in the World ................................41

    Where Youre Going, Where Youve Been ................43

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    World, Here You Come

    Theres a world outside your window,just waiting or you.

    Now is your chance to explore new places and cultures, sample ood andlanguages, and be the person you aspire to be. Make your way around theglobe one trip at a time with Girl Scout travel. Just by reading Exploration:The Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel, youll already be on the road tochanging your lie orever.

    Consider Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global Travelyour step-

    by-step manual to exploring the world. Whether you choose a Girl Scoutdestination (trip exclusively designed or Girl Scouts) or travel with your GirlScout group, the Girls Guide is like having your own personal travel agent.It provides the structure, timeline, tips, and to-dos to start your adventure.Since travel and destinations inormation is updated on the Girl Scout Website regularly, be sure to bookmark www.studio2b.org/destinations orimportant announcements and current details.

    One o the best parts o going on an international trip with Girl Scouts isthat youll share the excitement and passion o your travels with others bycreating a Take Action project inspired by your experiences.

    Plan and make decisions about your triplocation,

    purpose, cost, and itinerary.

    Discover your inner strength, your values, andnew skills as you look at the world rom dierent

    points o view.

    Connect with others by working together towardsa goal. Youll develop healthy relationships, eel

    a connection to the community youll be visit-

    ing, and share your trip with amily, riends, andneighbors in your own community.

    Have an amazingly crazy good time, and a mean-

    ingul one, too. Youll eel empowered to Take Ac-tion on something you care about, whether its inthe place youre visiting or in your own backyard.

    Youll want your Take Action plan to truly make adierence by eectively sustaining itsel long ater

    youve moved on.

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    Trip Planning at a Glance18-24

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    Progress

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    Your progress isshown here!Track yoursel throughoutthis guide by using this key.

    Choose Your Location

    Develop the Purpose o Your TripBrainstorm Trip Details

    18-24

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    Create a Budget

    Plan Money-Earning ProjectsBuild An Adult NetworkCheck Your R (Readiness) Quotient

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    Build Your ItineraryFocus on Team BuildingDetermine Your Fitness Level

    Get Travel Documents in Order

    8-12Moths

    Dene Your Own CultureExplore the Culture Youll Be VisitingKnow How to Deal with Culture Shock

    3-8Moths

    Finalize Itinerary DetailsCheck Paperwork

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    Be Sae and SavvyJournal Your Heart OutBe a Global Advocate

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    Get Back into the GrooveSpread the WordTake Action

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    1824 Months Prior to Trip

    Your Journey as a Globetrotter

    Start planning your dreams right now! Want to backpack in Switzerland? Be part o aconservation project in the Galapagos? Learn about dolphins in Honduras? The very rst itemon your to-do list is to think about where you want to go. Get excited about the details othe trip. Traveling with your Girl Scout group? Start with a kicko meeting so everyone gets achance to voice her ideas.

    The Travelers

    Whos going? Does everyone have thetime and commitment needed or plan-ning and money-earning? Planning andprep time can be anywhere rom one totwo years or longer.

    Give Your Trip a PurposeWhat do you want to get out o your trip?

    This can be as broad as learning aboutanother culture or as specic as exploringa particular language, the arts, environ-ment, an historical event, or a socialissue. Your purpose will guide where yougo and what you do.

    Location ScoutResearch countries youre interested invisiting. I youre traveling with a group,encourage everyone to gather inorma-tion, then hash it out democracy-style.Everyone gets a chance to make a caseor her location. Then make a decision asa team.

    Itinerary

    Once you have your location, pulltogether ideas or an itinerarya detailedoutline o your proposed journey. Keepyour trips purpose in mind as youdetermine where you want to go andwhen. See 812 Months Prior to Tripor tips on building your itinerary.

    All in the TimingWhen is the best time to travel? Considercost, weather, and school, amily, and/or holiday obligations. How long can you

    be away? Consider the time it will take toearn and save the money youll need. Letyour amily know o your big plans. Youllalso need to designate an adult as yourtrip adviser, someone to guide and coachyou through the big stu. Need helpselecting an adviser? Find more inorma-tion on this under Your Adult Networkon page 12.

    Be a registered Girl Scout (Cadette or older)

    Travel as/with a group

    Have at least two accompanying adults onyour trip

    Have prepared or an international trip bytaking shorter trips with your group(Girl Scout Progression)

    Get approval rom your Girl Scout council

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    Trip-Planning Timeline

    A visual timeline that shows the steps leading toyour departure date is a handy tool. It can help youplan, accomplish goals, and gauge the time leadingup to your exciting departure.

    Use the timeline below to chart your adventureor create your own.Be sure to add important dates to your timeline: the benchmarks and

    smaller tasks youll need to complete to accomplish your goals. Copyit, decorate it, enlarge itdo whatever you need to keep yoursel on

    task. Post it on a wall or locker or set it as your opening page when

    you turn on your computer. Place it somewhere youll see everyday.

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    Notes&Ideas

    Checkpoint

    Connect with your global sisters through the World Associa-

    tion o Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)/world centers(http://www.wagggsworld.org/en/world/centres). Interested

    in England, Switzerland, India, or Mexico? These countriesare home to the our world centers, where girls rom around

    the globe can learn more about each other, the Girl Guide/

    Girl Scout movements, and the countries they are visiting.The centers oer special programs and the acilities provide

    inexpensive lodging or Girl Scouts. Visit the world centers

    through our destinations program as well.

    The world centers:Our Chalet (Switzerland)

    Pax Lodge (United Kingdom)

    Our Cabaa (Mexico) Sangam (India)

    For additional Girl Scout travel advice and inormation, visitthe Travel section o Girl Scout Central on the GSUSA Web

    site: www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/travel/

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    I youre traveling with a group, decide how muchmoney each girl and her amily can contribute.

    Then determine how much you can earn andcontribute on your own. Whats let is the amountyoull need to raise through money-earning

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    Establish a group goal. How much will your groupneed to earn together? Everyone needs to agreeon who does the work and who benets. Forexample, what i someone decides not to travelwith the group ater she helped earn money? Howwill money be managed? The group must createa team agreement in advance. Be money smart.Consult with your adult adviser about ways tokeep money sae.

    Heres the cool thing about working on money-earning projects: Youll not only be workingtowards your trip, but youll be building skills likebudgeting, goal setting, marketing, and workingwith customers. Youll also learn good businesspractices youll own orever!

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    Your Adult Network

    Your network o trusted adults includes yourparents or guardians, Girl Scout adviser,volunteers and council sta, riends or relativeswho have traveled, and others. Perhaps yourdoctor, teacher, or guidance counselor can oer

    inormation, hands-on help, or advice as well.

    Parental Buy-InI you want to go on an international trip, youllhave to partner with your adult adviser and let

    your parents or guardians in on your big plans.Once you have gured out the trip basics,organize a meeting with amilies and Girl Scoutadults to discuss details, timelines, and nances.Put a proessional spin on it by presenting yourtrip like a business plan. Use PowerPoint, orexample, to make a slick slideshow. Includeyour purpose, itinerary, budget, money-earningprojects, and more. Consider holding amilyupdate meetings every two to three months.

    Besides the group meeting, youll need to talk

    to your amily individually. Review your councilsguidelines and qualications or trips together.

    Talk to your parent or guardian about the tripwhere you want to go, why, the cost, etc. Onceyou have their approval, use your timeline tokeep you moving ull steam ahead, adding datesor completing applications (or destinations),earning money, etc. Give yoursel plenty o timeto get reerences and review your application.

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    Wheel of Chaperones

    5 Things to look for in a Chaperone

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    25 years old or older

    Has prior traveling experience with girls

    Is someone I could trust/turn to or help

    Is knowledgeable (or willing to be) about

    Girl Scout travel

    Handles pressure and stress well

    Potential chaperone

    Maritza (a part-time volunteer with your group)

    She is 28.

    Shes been on local trips with our group beore and she

    went on a trip to Our Chalet with another group last year.

    I went to her when I was having that problem with Morgan.

    She gave me good advice and kept it just between us.

    Denitely! Shes already helped our group learn about the

    world centers.

    When the bus never showed up or our whale-watching trip,

    all the girls reaked out, but Maritza calmed everyone down

    and gured out a way to get us to the boat in time.

    Wheel o ChaperonesOutside o giving you moral and nancial support, youll need adultsto accompany you on your trip. These individuals might be Girl Scoutvolunteers, relatives, teachers, or someone completely dierent.Chaperones can have a big impact on your traveling experience, somake sure you have a say. Check with adults to make sure you havethe right number o adults or your group.

    Check out the Wheel o Chaperones. Think about each person (andadd two o your own). What are the pros and cons o having eachperson chaperone? Who do you think would make the best chaper-

    one? Consider age, travel experience, saety skills, temperament, levelo responsibility, and amiliarity with Girl Scouts.

    Take it a step urther by writing the name o at least one person romeach category who could be a potential chaperone.

    Sounds like Maritza would make an excellent travel chaperone!

    Who do you know in each category?

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    (Your Category)

    (Your Category)

    Well-traveled Family Friend

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    Take a break rom trip planning and ocus on you planning. How ready are you to travelthe globe? Readiness means more than just packing the right shoes or being a goodplanner. Its about having the maturity to handle situations that arise when you are travelinginternationally. Ater all, being a globetrotter doesnt just happen overnight! Take the R UReady? quiz below to nd out how much readiness you have and how much you haveyet to attain.

    Whats Your R (Readiness) Quotient?Read each statement. Rate yoursel on a scale 15 in terms o how true each statement isto/or you, with 1 being nothing like you and 5 being totally like you.

    The You Factor

    ifyouscoed16olessyourquotentsonthelowsde.Discusswithyouramilyitravelinginterna-tionallyis rightoryou.Youmayneedtogetalittlemoretravelexperienceunderyourbelt.CheckoutthetipsintheUpYourRQuotientbox.Theresplentyotimebeoreyourtriptoupyourlevel.

    ifyouscoed17o27yourquotentssomewheenthemddle.Beinginthemiddlemeanstheresroomtoimprove!Whichstatementsdidyourateyoursellowon?Focusonturningthosestatementsinto4sandyoullbereadytogoinnotime!

    ifyouscoed28omoeyourquotentshgh.Youaresoreadytotraveltheglobe!Notonlywillyoumakeagreatleaderoryourgroup,but youllbeagreatrolemodelaswell.Reachouttoagirl inyourgroupwhocouldbeneftromyourhighRquotient.

    results YourReadinessQuotient

    I have visited another country beore.

    I am interested in other cultures.

    Ive been away rom home or more than one week.

    Im open to trying new things, even oods.

    Ive traveled without my amily.

    I adapt well in new situations.

    I I got separated rom my group, I would be able to stay calm.

    I have a positive attitude.

    I ollow the rules.

    I get along with dierent personalities.

    I communicate my rustrations and ears openly.

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    Notes&Ideas

    Save lots of money, plan to do a lotof stuff, and get help planning fromsomeone whos familiar with where youare going. Catherine, 17

    Work hard to earn the money foryour trip. Itll be worth it! Alexandra, 14

    We promised to pay for the tripourselves. We worked hard to earnthe money. With the help of ourcommunity (through our bake sales),we were able to go! Ruth, 15

    Talk to Girl Scouts who have traveled. Ask about what

    worked and what didnt with their money-earning projects.

    With council approval, talk to local organizations and

    media outlets about your travel plans. Planting seedshere and there can bring an unexpected and happy

    harvest o nancial support.

    Remember, you have a great money-earning project

    youre already a natural at: the Girl Scout Cookie

    program. Put a lot o eort into this years sale!

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    8-12 Months Prior to Trip

    Build Your ItineraryAn itinerary is simply a plan or what you want to do on your trip. You can plan an itinerarythat is tightly packed so you wont miss all the exciting sights or you can keep it loose or amore leisurely approach. Determine with your group an itinerary that ts everyone.

    Research activities you would like to do during each day o the trip. Do you need to buy tickets in advance or book additional travel? Checkout opening and closing times or the sights you plan to visit and make sure they t into your schedule. Keep in mind that its important to befexible and open-minded. How much can you really squeeze into a day? Create space or a last-minute addition you may learn about whileon your trip. Also, be realistic about travel times, and have a backup plansomething unexpected is bound to happen. Being spontaneous ispart o the un, but is less un i you dont have a plan B.

    Use the daily itinerary below as a sample; a template is available in the appendix.

    DATE

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    Breakfast

    TourtheLouvre

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    Cathedral

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    When you have your itinerary set,

    check out page 7 in The Girl Scout

    Travel Logand choose an itineraryitem to get obsessed with!

    Departure and arrival times

    Designated group meeting spots

    Transportation modes

    How many miles you will walkeach day.Do you have appropriate shoes andclothes?

    Breaks or meals, snacks, water,bathroom

    Lodging locations, contact inorma-tion, and check-in/check-out times

    Sites and event details

    Rituals or night time, includingbed-check

    Potential airline and other delaysweather, accidents, strikes, holidays,etc.

    When creating youritinerary, consider:

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    Go Girl Scout Green!As you travel to unfamiliar lands and explore new cultures, remember youre

    not just Susie Q. from Anytown, USA. Youre a Girl Scout of the USAand

    thats pretty special. As corny as it may sound, its true. As a Girl Scout, you

    represent the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world. The name

    Girl Scouts and your uniform can open doors for you. Maintain the positive

    image of the organization and practice good manners. Youre representing

    the entire organization when you travel as a Girl Scout. Follow the tips below

    to show your Girl Scout green.

    Call or write ahead to make reservations. Wherever you go, inorm whomever is incharge that a Girl Scout group is coming. Tell them how many are in the group and

    what you will be doing.

    Decide with your group on rules or personal equipment (cell phones, CD players,iPods, etc.). Remember you will need international calling service i you want to dialhome on your cell phone. Consider purchasing calling cards.

    Girl Scouts leave a place cleaner than they ound it.

    Whether buddies are chosen or assigned, make sure no one eels let out orunwelcome.

    Practice living the Girl Scout Law by being a sister to everyone.

    Be sensitive to others needs, habits, and customs.

    Dont orget to say thank you to your host, and to show your appreciation aterward.

    Maybe youre living up to your greenness, but what i someone else on your trip isnt?It could create one sticky situation and may even be embarrassing. Bring up the topicwith your group.

    GirlScoutsareresponsibleorwhatthey

    sayanddoandthisappliestotravel,too.

    Responsibletravelmeansrespectingand

    benefttinglocalpeople,theirculture,andthe

    environment.Whenpossible,takepublictrans-

    portation,eatinsmall-scale,locallyowned

    restaurants,andtrytomeetlocalpeople.

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    Is cranky or mean:

    Disrespects another person:

    Disrespects the local customs o the

    country in which you are traveling:

    What would you do?

    Talk about the tips listed on the previous page, and, as group, agree on how you want to traveltogether. Commit to helping and holding each other responsible or rules o travel. Dont justmake rules or the sake o making rules, however. Make it count. Talk about what will happen isomeone breaks the agreement. Talk about what youll do i someone

    Wanders o on her own:

    Lacks a positive attitude:

    Reuses to be open-minded,

    fexible, or try new things:

    FiveResponsibleTravelerTipsLearnasmuchasyoucanaboutcus-

    toms,values,practices,andreligion.

    Beawareofpeoplesbehavior,dress,

    andbodylanguage.Askbeforeyoutakesomeonesphoto

    andoffertosendcopies.

    Respecttheenvironment.

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    ifyounswesweemostlyas:Yourftnesslevelisa3.Youreingreatcond

    ition.Keepitgoing!ifyounswesweemostlyBs:Yourerightinthemiddleotheftnessmeter.Iyourtriphasintensephysicalactivities,youregoingtoneedtobumpyourftnesslevelup anotch.

    ifyounswesweemostlyCs:Yourftnesslevelisa1.Youinternational tripwillbephysicallychal-lengingoryou.Thegoodnews:Youhaveplentyotimetogetyourselintobettercondition.Askyourdoctororanadviserorhealthandftnes

    srecommendationsthatwillprepareyouoryourtrip.

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    Fit to Travel?

    Chances are youll be doing a lot o walking, carrying your own luggage, and having somelong days. Perhaps youll be taking a trip where you will hike, ski, or kayak. Ready or thechallenge? Start by rating your tness level; a good measure o this is how easily you can doeveryday things. Can you run or the bus without your heart pounding like crazy? Can youcarry a stack o books home rom school with no problem?

    Take the tness test below to help determine your physical condition.

    Run up two fights o stairs (at least 32 steps) without stopping. How do you eel?a. I can talk comortably and could run up another two fights.

    b. Im too winded to talk.

    c. Wheres the ambulance?

    Take a three-hour hike. How do you eel?a. I could do another three hours.

    b. The rst hour and a hal was a breeze. But, now Im tired.c. Ill just lie here until someone rescues me.

    Carry a 30-pound bag or 20 minutes. How do you eel?a. No problem. Where to now?

    b. I did it, but Im ready to put this thing down now.

    c. I had to ditch the bag ater ve minutes.

    How do you eel ater completing this test?

    a. What test? I eel great!b. Im a little bit sore and tired.

    c. Im ready or a vacation.

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    How Strenuous Will Your Trip Be?

    The physical activity level o your trip can range rom mild to strenuous, depending onwhere youre going and what activities you will be enjoying. Go back to your itineraryand rate each activity using the scale below. Assign one, two, or three bulletsdepending on how much physical exercise your trip will require.

    Light walking and hiking or an hour or two a day. Bags stay at our place o lodgingthe whole time.

    Moderate hiking, biking, rating, kayaking, and other activities that require only anaverage/moderate level o tness to enjoy. We have to pick up and go with our bagsevery couple o days.

    Hiking, trekking, or cycling o up to eight hours a day or other activities that requirea high level o tness. And those bags go where we go.

    How does the physical activity level required or your trip match your personal tnesslevel? I theres a gap, use your preparation time to get in shape. Marathon runnersdont just one day decide to run 26 milesthey build up endurance and stamina overtime. You may not be running a marathon, but ollow their example by gradually build-ing up your personal tness so youre ready when trip-day arrives. Take requent hikesor brisk walks so you will be prepared to endure long days on the road. Work out at the

    gym, play sports, take a dance class, lit light weights, and take the stairsinstead o the elevator. Grab a buddy and nd your own enjoyableway to get in shape.

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    Notes&Ideas

    Dont cram too many activities into a short trip.Instead, spend lots of time on things you really wantto seeunless, of course, you only want an overview. Melissa, 17

    Have an open mind... Not everything goes according toplan, but thats what makes it more exciting! Sarah, 16

    Check with your Girl Scout council to make sure youve

    completed the proper orms and have met the necessaryrequirements or travel. Some councils require girls to

    participate in specic training.

    Does your group have a designated rst-aider? Check with

    your group adviser or chaperone. This is a must!

    I you dont have a passport, apply now. Also, look into

    visa, vaccination, or other requirements or entering thecountry you are visiting. Make all necessary preparations.

    Applyora

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    There was a lot of communication in the monthsbefore the tripthrough online groups andmessage boards. The girls and adults wereable to discuss what we wanted to do,what to expect, and who was going todo what. Della, 13

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    BeliefsabouthospitalityImportanceoftimeValuesChildrearingpractices(childrenandteens)

    Attitudesaboutpersonalspace/privacy

    Responsibilitiesofchildrenandteens

    ConceptsoffairnessNatureoffriendshipIdeasaboutclothingConceptofselfWorkethic

    ReligiousbeliefsConceptsofbeautyRulesofpolitebehaviorAttitudestowardageRoleoffamilyGeneralworldview

    InvisibleFeaturesofCulture

    3-8 Months Prior to Trip

    Culture Quest

    What makes one country dierent rom another? What distinguishes one groupo people rom another beyond geography, language, and ood? Culture!

    Culture is dened as a shared set o values, attitudes, belies, and behaviorswidely held by members o the same group or community. But wait, culture ismuch more than meets the eye, literally. Certain eatures o cultures are visible(oods and clothing) but some aspects are not so easy to see (values,importance o amily, etc.).

    VisibleFeatures

    ofCulture

    Stylesofdress

    Waysofgreeting

    people

    Paintings,sculptu

    re,andotherart

    Literature

    Facialexpressions

    andhandgestures

    Holidaycustoms

    Music

    Dance

    Celebrations

    Foods

    Greetings

    Religiousrituals

    Explore Web sites and visit thelibrary or books, magazines,newspapers, movies, and travelDVDs.

    Contact your council to see i othergirls or adults who have visited

    your destination would be willingto talk to you.

    Find cultural, civic, or exchangeorganizations that oerinormation.

    Contact chambers o commerce ortravel agencies willing to provideresources.

    Dont leave out your riends andamily. Your aunt may have neverbeen to Costa Rica, but maybe herriend has.

    Ways to LearnAbout the Culture o a Country

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    What languages do you speak?

    What music do you listen to? What dances do you know?

    What oods do you eat at home?

    In your amily, what is considered polite and what is considered rude? What manners haveyou been taught? (Think about such things as table manners, behavior toward guests in yourhome, what to say when answering the telephone, how to say thank you or a meal.)

    What do you wear on special occasions? What do you wear every day?

    How oten do you see your extended amily (grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins)? Whatrole do they play in your lie?

    What holidays and ceremonies are important in your amily?

    Describe something you value: it could be an aspect o behavior like respect or honesty. Itcould be a person such as a mother, ather, brother, sister, or riend. It could be a goal, such asgoing to college or designing a Web site. What do you like to do?

    Based on your answers, how would you describe your culture?

    Your Own Culture

    Before you cross into another culture, think about the culture that denes you. Lookat the questions below then write your responses in your Girl Scout Travel Log.

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    Crossing Cultures

    Akinas KissesAlthough France is a known or amour, Akinadidnt expect kisses every time she metsomeone. When she traveled to Paris andput out her hand to shake, she was in or asurprise. On more than one occasion, theParisians shed met pulled her in and kissedher on both cheeks. Her new riends expres-sions o greeting were a little unsettling at rst,but with time Akina grew to appreciate theirwarmth.

    Susanas Shoes

    Susana welcomed her Indian host momsinvitation to have a seat ater a long day oexploring the city. She sat down in a chair,threw up her legs, and kicked back. Her hostmothers reacted in horror. Little did Susanaknow it was an insult to let the bottom o hereet (or shoes) ace someone because that isconsidered the dirtiest part o the body.

    Kates CerealAter a long journey and a restless nightssleep, Kate couldnt wait or breakast at her

    German host amilys house. Perect. They

    have cereal. Just like in the USA., Or so shethought. Ater the rst spoonul she realizedthe milk was warm. Her host amily explainedthat cold beverages are not good or yourhealth. Warm milk with cereal isnt so badater all, Kate realized.

    Annies Flowers

    Annie was excited to present a bouqueto fowers to her new Senegalese riends.However, instead o looking happy, theylooked a bit insulted. Annie didnt realizethat its considered unclean to use your

    let hand or such things as eating, payingthe bill, shaking hands, and presenting gits.From then on, Annie made sure to use herright hand.

    What would you do i you were in thesesituations? Avoid cultural pitalls by doingyour homework and nding out aboutcultural practices. It also helps to be aware oyour surroundings. How are people reactingto you? Take visual cues rom the locals. Isomeone is reacting to you strangely, stop

    and think about what youre doing!

    The more you know about the culture youll bevisiting, the less likely youll make a cultural auxpas. Could shaking someones hand, drinking milk,or sitting down cause a cultural misunderstanding?It depends on where you are.

    Check out these stories of girls who traveled abroad. What would you do?

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    Culture shock is more common than you realize. It doesnt matter how short or long a trip is; everyone experiences some culture shock. Thatdoesnt mean you are destined to spend the entire time in your room reaking out. Everyone handles culture shock in dierent ways and just asquickly as it comes, it may go. Your best deense is to understand what culture shock is and use the Ward O Culture Shock tips listed here.

    You Could Be in for a SHOCK!

    1.You start o with over-the-top happiness or eeling totallyexcited about a new culture.Everything is new and youcant wait to explore.

    Be open minded and receptive.

    Find humor. When does laugh-ing not make you eel better?

    Be fexible. Its not the end othe world i things dont go

    exactly as planned.

    2.Then, a eeling o nervous-ness or stress about being inan unamiliar place may start toset in. You may eel homesick.Its perectly natural to be a littleanxious by new surroundingsor like I just dont t it in here.

    Communicate your eelings andconcerns. Talking it out alwayshelps and lets others knowwhats going on with you.

    Accept that things may beunclear. Dont judge because

    you dont understand.

    3. Negativity is oten thenext phase. You may make

    judgments: things not onlyeel dierent, but wrong. But,remember, its not up to us todecide what is good or bad inother cultures.

    Have positive, realistic expecta-tions about where youre goingand what youll be doing.

    Express warmth, empathy, andrespect or others.

    4. Finally, things start to cometogether and you adjust to yoursurroundings. Maybe you dontlove everything, but now youcan see the positive.

    Ask questions. I someoneresponds to what you sayor do in an unexpected way,inquire about that response. Itcan lead to an opportunity orcultural exchange.

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    Try to immerse yourself in the cultureas fully as possible. Brenna, 17

    Really get to know where you aregoing before you get there; it willmean more when you get there. Anna, 18

    Since coming back from my trip, Irealized I shouldnt judge people beforereally getting to know them. Patrice, 13

    Spend time with a person or group who are part o aculture dierent than yours. Think o it as lie practice or

    your trip. Analyze your experience. What went well? What

    did you learn? What surprised you? What didnt go sowell? Think about how you may have contributed to the

    positive or awkward moments How can you apply whatyou learned to you upcoming trip?

    Create a language card with common words and phrasesto carry on your trip.

    Investigatethevisible

    andinvisible

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    aculture?

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    6-12 Weeks Prior to Trip

    Get Down to Details

    With less than three months beore you leave, youve entered the nitty-gritty nalizedetails zone! I youre traveling with a group, nows the time to pull together a meeting;remember to include chaperones and other adults. Look at all the inormation you andthe other girls have gathered. Whats let to do?

    Revisit the Itinerary

    Pull out your daily itineraries and go over them with a magniying glass (not literally!). Has anythingchanged? Double-check places, dates, and times. Conrm your lodging. Even i nothing has

    changed on your end, it doesnt mean that the hotel you are staying at didnt have a computerailure and lost your reservation or that popular tourist attraction had a last-minute closing orrenovations.

    Saety Check

    As a group, go over all international travel saety guidelines again. Do you know:

    What to do if accidentally separated from the group?

    What to do if emergency help is needed?

    How to navigate a crowd?

    How to perform basic rst-aid procedures? How to represent Girl Scouts?

    Family Meeting

    Just like you did all those months ago, hold a group amily meeting. This time, go over the naldetails. Whoo Hoo! Your amily will denitely be impressed with your ability to plan a solidinternational trip. Going over the details also will create clear communication with your amily,so theyll know where youll be at all times and be as excited as you are about the greatexperiences youll be having. Theyll also eel assured by your saety plans. The group amily meeting isalso a good time to have your parents or guardians ll out orms that havent been completed yet.

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    Know About the Dough

    So, youve researched where to go, saved money,and ordered a passport. Beore hopping on thatplane, get your monetary ducks in a row.

    Review your budget and balance it against troop unds. Is it looking good? I yourestill short on cash, have the group come up with a last-minute money-earning plan.By this point, airline tickets, lodging, transportation, event ees, and whatever can bepurchased in advance should have been done. All troop unds should be collected.

    Deciding what kind o money to bring can be overwhelming, especially when there areso many options. Weighing the pros and cons will help you decide what will work bestor you.

    Whatkindofmoneyisrightforyou?

    Pro: Cash is universally accepted.

    Con: It will need to be converted to local currency. Thiscan be done at local banks or currency exchange bureaus.Once money is lost or stolen, you cannot replace it. Carry-ing a lot o cash around may not be sae.

    TIPS

    Cash

    When converting US dollars to oreign currency, shoparound or the best rate, as it will vary rom place to place.In general, the best rates will be rom major banks and theworst will be through exchange kiosks at airports or trainstations.

    I you exchange some money beore leaving the United

    States, do so at a major bank to get the best rates.

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    Pro: I they are lost or stolen, they can be replaced within 24 hours.They can be exchanged or local currency at a bank or used directly atmany stores.Con:You wont get the best exchange rate or them. And most banksadd a surcharge or issuing them. Also, youll need to nd placesduring your trip that accept travelers checks or can convert them tolocal currency.

    TIPS

    TravelersChecks

    Travelers Checks come with serial numbers that you should record andkeep in a sae placewithout those numbers, theres no reund!

    Know About the Dough (continued)

    Pro: ATM machines abound internationally, giving you access to cashvirtually any time and generally at the best exchange rate.Con: International ATMs can carry ees as high as $5 per withdrawal,so it might be a good idea to use a bank that has a large internationalpresence.

    TIPS

    ATM/DebitCard

    Ask your bank about withdrawal ees at overseas ATMs. Also, let themknow you will be traveling abroad so they dont think your card wasstolen and block access to your account when they start seeing chargesrom Paris!

    Make sure your ATM card is linked through one o the major networks(PLUS, Cirrus, Mastercard, Visa, etc.).

    Pro: Credit cards are like insurancehopeully you wont need them,but i you run out o or lose your money, they come in handy.Con: Not every card has the same replacement policy overseas. Plus,some credit card companies charge ees or international transactions.

    TIPS

    CreditCard

    Most credit cards are widely accepted, but check your cards policyon international transactions and replacing a lost or stolen card.

    Call your credit card company to let them know you will be travelingabroad.

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    Findoutwhichtravelormsyo

    u(and

    yourparentorguardian)willneed

    tofll

    out. SeetheAppendixorsampleorms.

    TripTip:P

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    Make sure to plan ahead of timeand the experience will be amazing. Katelin, 17

    I pushed myself everyday to gooutside of my comfort zone andI am really glad I did. I provedto myself that Im capable

    of anything. MaryKate, 16

    Talk to other people that you knowwho have already been on adestination trip. Yelean, 14

    Do you have special ood needs. Visit www.cdc.gov/travel/

    contentSurvivalGuide.aspx or diet and health inormationor travelers.

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    idyou:

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    4-6 Weeks Prior to Trip

    Pack Like a Pro

    What you pack can make or break your trip. Too much stu and youll be lugging around aheavy suitcase. No comy shoes? Blisters could be in your uture. Follow the packing tipsbelow and people might just think youre the pro!

    Know what you have to work with.

    Check airlines to nd out about restrictionson luggage size, weight, and carry-on.I youre traveling between countries,investigate specic regulations or those

    countries.

    Go light and easy to wash. Choose an

    easy-care wardrobe that can be mixedand matched and adapted to unexpectedoccasions and unpredictable weather.Hand-washables and clothing that driesast are good travelers. Layering is impor-tant, especially when traveling at dierentaltitudes. Minimize bulky items, like shoes,coats, and sweaters.

    Pass on the bling. Keep expensivejewelry at home. Avoid appliances andelectronics like hairdryers and laptopsthat can weigh down your bag and otenrequire special power converters. Instead,use that space or an extra pair o contactlenses, sunglasses, socks, etc.

    Go label crazy. Label your luggage,

    clothing, and equipment inside and outwith your name and address.

    Leave a little room. Where are you going

    to put all the unky things you bought? Anddont orget SWAPs and souvenirs. Unlessyoure prepared to ship things home, leavesome wiggle room in your bags.

    Bring special supplies with you. Get extra

    lm and sanitary supplies because they maybe expensive abroad. Travel can sometimesdisrupt menstrual schedules.

    Keep the important stuff close to you.Place airline tickets, passport, cash,travelers checks, medicine, contact lenses,glasses, etc. in your handbag or money belt.Pack your carry-on luggage with one sparechange o clothes just in case your checkedluggage gets temporarily lost.

    Pull your own weight. Take a walk around

    the block with all your luggage. I you comeback hung and pung, unpack things thatmight not be so vital. As a rule o thumb,you should be able to run or a train with allyour things.

    Dont miss page 11 of The Girl ScoutTravel Log or a packing list that you can

    make your own.

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    Whats Up With You?

    Consider taking a journal with youand write daily entries.

    Muse about the landscape, how similar or dierent the country you arevisiting is rom home, or how the trip is changing your world view. Keepticket stubs, postcards, and SWAPS and turn your journal into a scrap-book once you get home.

    I only there was a journal that could ll these needs. Well, there isTheGirl Scout Travel Log! You know, that same journal youve been reerred tothrough the whole trip prep phase. Use your journal to record daily experi-

    ences, not just or memorys sake, but as a way to refect and becomeinspired to take action on something you care about.

    Why not begin your rst journal entry now? Think about how youre eelingat this very moment. Nervous? Excited? A mixture? Then when you returnrom your trip, look at your answers to see how much youve changed.

    Use these prompts to help you write:

    What three things are you most excited about?

    What three things are you most worried about?

    What three things do you predict youll miss the most about home?

    What three things do you think youll miss the least about home?

    My greatest single challenge on this trip will be

    How do you think your travel experience will change you?

    Recordyoura

    nswersinThe

    Girl

    ScoutTrave

    lLog.

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    P

    age33

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    Wear comfortable shoes and dontbring so much on the plane! Morgan, 15

    Pack sensibly and light and take itseriously but not so seriously thatyoure not enjoying the planning ofyour trip. Christina, 15

    Bring lots of cameras and dontforget your SWAPS. Sydney, 15

    Leave copies o your travel documents and passportwith your amily.

    Give a photocopy o your passport to your groupleader while on the trip, just in case.

    Airlinetickets?

    Passport,visa,

    andotherreq

    uired

    traveldocumen

    ts?

    Lodgingreser

    vations?

    Medicalandin

    suranceinform

    ation?

    Money?

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    mfortitemfrom

    home(yourfa

    veslippers,ap

    hoto,

    etc.)?

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    yphonecard(t

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    On Your Trip

    The big day is nally here. Have you checked all the items in the to-do list under Check-points? I yes, grab your journal and youre on your way. Youve done all the prep, so nowenjoy! Below are some ways to make your trip as enjoyable and meaningul as it can be.

    Be a Savvy TravelerA tacky tourist is an insensitive traveler who roams around clueless about the culture shesvisiting. I you want to be seen as a true traveler, keep the ollowing tips in mind.

    Word Power

    We talk ast and use a lot o slang.

    Being understood might simply

    be a matter o slowing downand pulling out the phrase book.

    Take time to learn a ew wordsin another language like: please,

    thank you, excuse me, hello, and

    goodbye. Most people appreciateyour eort.

    Crank Down the Volume

    Everyone likes to have a good

    time, but i we keep our raucouslaughter to the public squares

    and sidewalks, were less likely to

    get glare stare rom the mellowerlocals.

    Photo Op

    There are plenty o shots youll

    want, but there are a ew placesand people that would rather you

    didnt click your camera. Most

    places will display a sign askingyou not to shoot, but people may

    be harder to read. Ask permission

    beore you snap your shot.

    What to Wear

    I you want to know a countrys

    culture, youll need to respect its

    dress codes and modesty norms.So check out its tourism Websites. Countries where a majority

    o its citizens are Muslim oten

    consider shorts underwear, andshort-shorts or skirts are just

    not a good idea when traveling

    overseas.

    Street Wear:You might eel morecomortable with a T-shirt and

    jeans. Black pants travel well and

    can be dressed up or a night out.

    House of Worship Wear:You

    might nd yoursel viewingartwork or cool architecture at a

    church, synagogue, temple, ormosque; some o these places are

    strict about shorts, bare shoul-

    ders, and bellies. Some placeseven require women to wear

    dresses, skirts, or a scar to cover

    her head. Check out the dresscode beore you go.

    Let Go of the Grump

    When youre on the road andaway rom your avorite ood,

    riends, and music, its easy toget out o step and be just plainnasty. When that happens, remind

    yoursel: This is your time, howdo you want to spend it? Would

    you rather complain about the

    weirdness o a place, people,and things or soak them all in

    and take back the best memories

    in photos, journals, and stories?

    Cant Beat Sleep

    Face it, we need it. You made

    some new travel buddies andyoure gonna chat until daybreak.Its all right or one or two nights,

    especially beore the long fight

    homewho wants to be awakeor that? But keep a ew hours

    or primetime shut-eye as therewill still be plenty to see and do

    tomorrow.

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    Stay Safe

    Use the buddy system at all times.Know what to do i you are separated rom the group.

    Do not wear your name monogrammed where strangers can see it. Its better to all dressalike with the same color t-shirts, bandanas, or backpacks when visiting crowded areas.

    This makes group identication easy.

    Always have an emergency plan.

    Be aware o your surroundings at all times to avoid losing track o the larger group.

    Learn how to use a telephone in the country you are visiting. Know how to phone home, thepolice, or re department. Every country has its own system or making calls.

    Carry only as much money as you need inside a pocket or money belt. Avoid purses.Store the rest o your money in the hotel sae.

    Know what to do in case o re;make a plan with escape routes or each new place you visit.

    Dont roam the hotel halls alone. Even i you are going to another girls room, always take abuddy and check with your chaperone beore leaving and when you get back. Only openyour door to someone you know, never to strangers. Always keep your door locked.

    I carrying a backpack, pin the zipper down with a large saety pin.It may be a little inconvenient to use, but it will help prevent thet rom behind.

    Always be alert and aware o your surroundings. Be careul o laying down packages,backpacks, and purseswhile watching entertainment, eating at a restaurant, riding publictransportation, etc.

    Dont say your hotel room number out loud in ront o strangers.

    Carry identication with you in an inside pocket or money belt.

    When youre on the road, saety comes rst (second and third, too!).Be one with the saety tips below to make or smooth traveling.

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    Journal Your Heart Out

    At the end o each day, nd a way to getsome you time in. Use it to express youreelings about the days adventure. Thelaughs, interesting sights, experiences youelt moved by, and the moments you neverwant to orgetget it all down.

    In addition to journaling, think about how you want to tellthe story o your trip. Photos, video, or blog?Perhaps all three. Talk to your group.Perhaps you can all come up with a wayto tell your unique story.

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    Global Advocate

    As you travel, you may eel inspired by the things youll see and do. You mayeven by spurred on to take action to change something. The questions belowcan help you identiy and record things you want to address as Take Actionprojects back home. Think hard about the questions each day.

    Be an AdvocateQuestions to help you identiy issues to tackle.

    Think about places you visited, things you did, and people you saw today.

    Did you:

    See something you elt wasnt right or needed a change?

    Come ace to ace with a community issue that wasnt being addressed?

    Learn about an innovative approach to a community issue?

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    Home, Sweet Home

    Welcome back! Remember when you journalledabout the you beore the trip. Nows the timewhile the trip is resh in your mind to refect andwrite to the ollow-up questions.

    After youve answered todays questions, compare what you

    wrote with your journal entries before you left.

    What three things did you enjoy most?

    What three things bothered you or were the most dicult?

    What three things did you miss rom home?

    What three things rom home did you not miss?

    My greatest single challenge was:

    How do you think this travel experience changed you?

    What, i anything, will you do dierently at home?

    What, i anything, would you change about the trip?

    What did you gure out about teamwork that you can apply to othersituations in your lie?

    In what other areas o your lie can you use the planning and goal-setting skills you developed?

    What has your trip inspired you to do?

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    Were preparing a scrapbook aboutour trip. We have also created aslideshow of all our pictures for one ofthe photo-sharing sites online. Neha, 17

    Were making a PowerPoint presenta-tion and we are sharing it with a fellow

    Junior troop and at leader meetings.And it is going on the Web. Miriam, 15

    Reverse Culture

    One o the most dicult parts o an international trip can be com-ing back. When you get home youll probably want to tell everyoneabout the great experiences youve had. You may start to noticethings about your amily, community, and country you might nothave seen beore. You may miss the ood, culture, and excitemento traveling. You may think no one at home understands you or thechanges you have experienced. Dont worry. Its a totally normaleeling called reverse culture shock.

    Reverse culture shock can be very personal and aects everyonedierently. Expect things to eel dierent rom how you let them.

    You may be more critical o your hometown or the United States.

    A simple trip to the supermarket could make you eel overwhelmedor depressed. It might be hard to pick up exactly where you leto because you have changed. You may not realize how muchyour perspective o the world has altered since being gone. Thisdoes not mean you have to renounce your experience and give upeverything youve learned! Its best to strike a balance betweenthe old and new, just as you did when rst adjusting to your hostcountrys culture.

    Keep in mind all you gained rom your experiences: You are nowmore independent because you learned how to adapt to a new

    way o doing things and a dierent culture. You are more aware ointernational issues by having discovered that people in the worldhave dierent perspectives and concerns. You are sensitive todierences in people. Having immersed yoursel in another culture,you have seen alternative ways o doing, thinking, eeling, andcommunicating. The upside is that all youve experienced can helpyou in relationships with people at home as well as those whosevalues and customs might be dierent rom yours.

    SHOCK!

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    Express Yourself

    Make a scrapbook with your group or individually and recordand print the most amazing things about your trip. Share withriends and amily. Consider the ollowing:

    I denitely do not want to forget

    I laughed out loud about

    Something that brought tears to my eyes was

    My greatest personal insight was:

    My biggest cultural mistake was

    My biggest cultural success was

    I have changed in the following way

    What else can you do to let others know about your experi-ence? How can you pass on the knowledge and insight youhave gained? Here are suggestions:

    Write an article or the local paper.

    Submit an article or th


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