National Geographic defines geography as “more than places on a map. It's global connections and incredible creatures. It's people and cultures, economics and politics. And it's essential to understanding our interconnected world.” We couldn’t agree more.

The sad truth is – today’s children are not getting enough geography. A National Geographic-Roper survey indicated that a full half of America’s children cannot find major world powers like Japan and India on a map. Twenty percent couldn’t even find the Pacific Ocean! More kids knew where the TV show CSI was set than could find Iraq on a map. The survey showed that too many young Americans have a limited understanding of the world.

Geographic literacy is more than knowing state capitals. It's understanding –

• how people and places interact
• where things come from
• where we're going.

Without geography, our young people are unprepared for an increasingly global future.

Kids will become part of the expedition when they travel with us. They will feel the excitement of exploration and the joy of discovery. They will learn that our world is a diverse place with fascinating history, incredible peoples, and beautiful terrain.

Engage your children in real life geography! Research shows kids learn better when they are actively engaged and interested in their learning – and what better way to get kids engaged than a real-life journey to the ends of the earth?