{"id":56261,"date":"2018-08-27T16:05:51","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T22:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walkingtree.org\/?page_id=56261"},"modified":"2018-09-30T19:36:56","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T01:36:56","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/walkingtree.org\/testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I have been on two trips with Walking Tree and both trips have been two of the most amazing experiences of my life.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Cameron<\/h5>\n
Alumni traveler to Belize and Thailand<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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My son had a wonderful experience in Costa Rica, helped to build a preschool classroom, and has created memories that will last a lifetime!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Jodi<\/h5>\n
Parent of a Costa Rica traveler <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I was comfortable that the trip my daughter was on was safe, educational, interesting and fun. She made life long friends with her host sister. An exceptional life learning experience.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Carolyn<\/h5>\n
Parent of a Peru traveler<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This was our daughter’s 2nd trip with Walking Tree. In 2018, she took her school’s first trip with Walking Tree to Ecuador, and absolutely loved it. Once again, the Walking Tree representative was excellent. My daughter said the leader really made the trip, and worked hard to keep the group happy. Other positives: communication before the trip, website outline, daily blogs and trip photos. Very professional organization. We feel very secure sending our student out into the world with Walking Tree.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Andrea<\/h5>\n
Parent of France traveler<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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My daughter\u2019s experience in Morocco was extraordinary!! I really enjoyed seeing the pictures and hearing the stories about her adventures, but what brought me the most joy was the relationships she formed with the chaperones from her school and with Stafford and Said (Walking Tree\u2019s Moroccan Country Directors and Program Leaders). She spoke of their characters and spirits which let me know these wonderful people went over and beyond the basics of the program. I am forever grateful for the love and care all four of you gave to her.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Beddar<\/h5>\n
Parent of Jadah, traveler to Morocco<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This being my first experience with an international trip for my child I have nothing to compare it to. However I feel Walking Tree did an excellent job from conception to completion with informing me on costs, what to expect, safety concerns, and sharing the experience through their blog. While I was worried about how safe my child would be on a trip… on the other side of the world, she told me that she felt safer than school safe.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Stephanie<\/h5>\n
Parent of Brigid, traveler on Japan Cultural Journey<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I was very concerned about my daughter who has a peanut allergy travelling to a foreign country for the first time without us. Walking Tree was very sensitive to my concerns and reassured me that this is something they could handle and they did! I would send her again in a heartbeat. Thank you Walking Tree.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Kerry<\/h5>\n
Parent of Emilie, traveler on 2018 Service Program to Costa Rica<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Lovett’s trip to Morocco was a once in a lifetime trip for a lot of our students. It was great to hear how the students raved about the trip to their parents upon return. Overall a wonderful trip that the students and staff loved!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Sabrina<\/h5>\n
Group Organizer on Morocco Service Adventure<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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My experience with your organization was exceptional. The communication was prompt, courteous, and thorough. The trip was very well planned and the educational focus made me feel this such trip had a great value. My daughter has grown and matured in a wonderful way because of this trip.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

Jim<\/h5>\n
Parent of Teagan, traveler to Thailand<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Our daughter is planning a high school junior year as an exchange student abroad, and your program was partly a ‘test the waters” of her being abroad. It was a tremendous success, thank you!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Barney<\/h5>\n
Parent of Della, traveler on 2017 program to Thailand<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Everything was outstanding. The communication, organization, and experience was phenomenal. The program positively impacted my daughters confidence, independence, and maturity.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Suzanne<\/h5>\n
Parent of Kelsey, traveler on Costa Rica Surf and Service Program<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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With a previous outfitter [I worked with], the experience was more “touring” and no hands-on contributions and work. Walking Tree surrounds the travelers with amazing professionals who are dedicated to their sciences, travels, and countries. Travelers’ experiences are first-hand, authentic and memorable!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Shelley<\/h5>\n
Alumni Group Organizer on programs to Costa Rica and Panama<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This was a great opportunity for [my daughter]. Thank you for being so professional and for teaching her things we never could. It was awesome to work beside Smithsonian scientists and learn. Travel is such an education that cannot be taught in a classroom.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Kim<\/h5>\n
Parent of Emily, traveler to Panama<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Walking Tree gave us everything we needed to make our vision of the perfect educational trip to China a reality.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Andy<\/h5>\n
Repeat Group Organizer on programs to China<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Communication was excellent! We had absolutely all the info we needed from the moment we signed up. LOVED the blog with photos. The prep and follow up activities on culture shock, re-entry, etc. were fantastic!!! Thank you!!!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Erika<\/h5>\n
Parent of John, traveler on Peru Service Adventure<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thank you for giving my son a memorable lifetime experience. [There was] constant contact with the parents with updates and photos to ensure us about the students’ safety and that they were doing well. [The Program Leader] and the teachers were outstanding. Couldn’t have had anyone else better to do the job than they have done.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Michele<\/h5>\n
Parent of Benjamin, traveler on Costa Rica Service Adventure<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Our daughter was sick the last two days of the trip. WT and her teachers kept us very well informed. You had a clear plan in place to get her home safely and to the doctor if necessary. The fact that you had a hotel room waiting for her in Lima, upon return from Cusco, was quite impressive. She was able to rest the entire day before travel back to the US. Thank you.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Kathryn<\/h5>\n
Parent of Isabella, traveler on 2017 program to Peru<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I thought all in all it was a great experience and wonderful program!! My daughter speaks about her experience daily. She had a ball!!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

April<\/h5>\n
Parent of Jaylah, traveler to Costa Rica<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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During our trip in Costa Rica I loved that our trip leader took the students’ ideas and incorporated side adventures just for them. This small piece made the trip more than we could have ever asked for.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Carri<\/h5>\n
Alumni Group Organizer to Belize and Costa Rica<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We wanted our 16 year old son’s first experience traveling without the family to be a positive one. We wanted a true quality program and are so glad his school chose Walking Tree. Everything went absolutely smoothly on the trip. Our son has told us again and again how wonderful, informed, friendly, and absolutely critical to the success of the trip the Walking Tree staff was.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

Tina<\/h5>\n
Parent of Leo Narbonne, traveler on Peru Service Adventure<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Great experience for our son. He would jump at the chance to do it again.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

Daniel<\/h5>\n
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