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Past Trips

Highlights from our First Stamp Adventurers trips  

Group of students on a balcony during an orientation at Trinity University
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Orientation at Trinity University

All of our First Stamp trips begin with an on-site orientation at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Our group meets in person for the first time and prepares for the full First Stamp experience and their trip abroad.

London

In London, the group toured Windsor Castle and Trafalgar Square. We also watched Wicked the Musical and visited Big Ben, the Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and the British Museum.

Graphic illustration of three vintage-style travel luggage tags featuring iconic landmarks and airport codes for London, Rome, and Athens. The design evokes a nostalgic, adventurous travel aesthetic.
Smiling woman at the Eiffel Tower with Olympic rings.
Digital illustration of three vintage-style luggage tags representing London, Rome, and Athens with iconic landmarks and travel details. The design features a bold, colorful travel aesthetic.

Paris

In Paris we explored the Champs Elysees, saw the City of Lights from the top of the Eiffel Tower, and visited the Jardin des Tuileries. We’re especially grateful to American Friends of the Louvre for hosting us during our private tour of the Louvre!

Group of young travelers at the Colosseum in Rome

Rome

In Rome we visited iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican Museums, and the Catacombs. We also met with UN staff, visited the American Academy in Rome, and enjoyed a Pasta cooking class.

Digital illustration of three vintage-style luggage tags representing London, Rome, and Athens with iconic landmarks and travel details. The design features a bold, colorful travel aesthetic.
Five women with umbrellas in a historic stone village
Graphic illustration of three vintage-style travel luggage tags featuring iconic landmarks and airport codes for London, Rome, and Athens. The design evokes a nostalgic, adventurous travel aesthetic.

Oxford and The Costwalds

We explored the University of Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon. We experienced the English countryside, toured iconic Stonehenge, and visited the birthplace of William Shakespeare. We even saw one of the Bard’s plays at the renowned Globe Theatre back in London.

Group posing at the Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion

Athens

We visited the ancient landmarks of the Acropolis and Parthenon with a local storytelling and historian.  And we enjoyed a nearby beach and ate delicious local foods at greek cafes and even met the owners. 

Normandy

In Normandy we visited Overlord Museum, the Omaha Beach, and Normandy American Cemetery. We also explored Mont Saint-Michel Abbey and were taught how to go clamming in the bay by locals from the area.

Digital illustration of three vintage-style luggage tags representing London, Rome, and Athens with iconic landmarks and travel details. The design features a bold, colorful travel aesthetic.
Digital illustration of three vintage-style luggage tags representing London, Rome, and Athens with iconic landmarks and travel details. The design features a bold, colorful travel aesthetic.
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