TFT for Older Teens: Amsterdam, Munich, Swiss Alps & Venice

I had a life changing trip. I met so many friends that I am still friends with now two years later. I learned so much about the countries I went to and how to navigate internal travel in Europe. Seeing different cities and cultures broaden my horizons of the world and what I want to do in life.

I had the amazing opportunity to travel on the Europe for Older Teens trip to Amsterdam, Munich, Switzerland, and Venice with TFT in the summer of 2018 and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had! My amazing counselors were so welcoming and inclusive to not only me, but all the campers. I was a little nervous to go on the trip at first, but after just one day on the trip I knew I made the right choice! TFT programs are great because the counselors give you that independence you want, while also keeping everyone safe! That trip was one I will never forget, the memories I made with awesome people is priceless. Thank you TFT!

This was my second trip with Travel for Teens and I was just as amazed by this one! The councilors are so knowledgeable when it comes to travel and made everything so much easier, especially for teens leaving the country for the first time. It's always scary to travel without anyone you know, but the councilors make everyone so comfortable with each other and you end up leaving trips with lasting friendships. Through my TFT trip, I was able to see so many different parts of Europe that I never thought would be possible in one trip. I tried different foods from every culture and interacted with locals. On TFT trips, you see the major landmarks in each city, but also the smaller, locally loved hidden gems. I always come back from my TFT trips with too many incredible stories.

My trip with Travel for Teens to Amsterdam, Munich, Switzerland and Venice was one I’ll remember for my entire life. The people I meet and the places I saw were ones that will stay with me my entire life. From seeing the city of Amsterdam while floating down the canals to canyoning through the Swiss Alps, we saw beautiful sights in adventurous and fun ways. We strolled the streets of Venice and engaged ourselves in the Italian cuisine, and in Germany explored the Bavarian alps while bike riding. The program and counselors were supportive and knew what they were doing, and always made sure we were having fun and always in a good mood.

In July 2018, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime: to travel across Europe with amazing kids my age and outstanding councillors. This trip showed me beautiful parts of the world I longed to see since I was a little girl. Not only were the people, accommodations and food incredible, but also the activities. Like canyoning down a mountain side in the middle of the Swiss alps, paddle boating in the canals of Amsterdam and riding my bike on a beautiful trail just at the foot of the Neuschwanstein castle to a lake where we could swim to the middle and be facing the German hillside with 2 beautiful castles. Going on this trip, I can now tell my friends that I’ve traveled across Europe and I’m not even done high school yet. It was truly an incredible experience and I would totally recommend it for any teenagers aspiring to travel.

Traveling with Travel for Teens was one of the best experiences I’ve had. Our trip leaders were fun and really added to the trip by hosting games, keeping us up to date, and adapting the program to our needs. Amsterdam was my favorite city because of the culture, history, and arts. Germany was fun with biking around Munich and then going to tour Neuschwanstein Castle. One of the best parts of the trip was meeting new people and making new friends. This trip, hands down, was one of the best tips I’ve had to Europe.

I went on this trip July of 2017 and had the time of my life! I instantly made friends with everyone on the trip and that made the whole trip even more fun! Exploring new cultures and sites everyday, going shopping and trying unique foods, seeing historical landmarks and meeting new people, this trip was a dream! I highly recommend it. Go TFT!

This trip has to be one of the best trips I have experienced. Not only did I learn a lot during the trip, but I also had fun doing so. The staff are awesome and engaging, and there was no discomfort throughout my time with all the new friends I made. My favourite places were Amsterdam and Montreux(Swiss Alps), because although there were so many things to do, it was still a calming atmosphere. We got lucky, and we got to go to the Montreaux Jazz festival that was on during our time there and it was amazing! The people were all so different and vibrant, the music was exhilarating. I'd recommend this to all of my friends and to whoever is interesting in spending an awesome summer with new interesting people!

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TFT is the best thing that has happened to my summers! I went on the Ultimate Europe 21 day option and it was everything I was looking for and more. No other place offers trips like them, I went everywhere I wanted and more! But without a doubt, the best bart of the trips are the people who I met. My best friends and I instantly clicked the first day and have been inseparable ever since. I have traveled on two separate occasions already to visit them because we cannot bear to stay away from each other for that long. There is a certain type of bond made when you are spending every waking moment with the same people, with also experiencing the once in a life time opportunities TFT offers.

Had an amazing time on this trip. TFT were wonderful in the preparation stages, and were exceptional in responding. I was a little concerned about being the only non-american participant on the trip, though I quickly found that I was worrying about nothing as everyone was really friendly and welcoming; we all shared a passion for travel and just wanted to have a good time over summer. There was around 15 of us in the group, plus around 3 staff counselors. I would absolutely recommend the trip to everyone around the world, even if like me you are European yourself. - Toby Irwin, UK.

This was my 4th trip with TFT and each one is better than the next! I absolutely loved this trip because, although it was only 10 days, I felt as if I got to see the best that Europe had to offer! We do activities and see the sights from the afternoon of the day we arrive until the dinner on the final night. My favorite part of this trip was exploring Cinque Terre on a gorgeous scenic hike, and topping the day off with a swim in the crystal clear ocean. Another highlight was paragliding in Switzerland. Definitely an experience I will never forget. I feel so safe on every trip I go on and I truly feel like a traveler when I am with TFT. This company has really changed my life and I can't wait until next summer to do another trip!

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