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Arrival: Viva Alicante. (GT Ambassador Zak S.)

Arrival: Viva Alicante. The time has come! I have finally settled into the new place I will call home for the semester. After another long night in Madrid and one more endless bus ride, our […]

Review: GT Travel Pillow

Check out this review from a Midwestern Scoutmaster. He says “I have used a lot of other camping pillows but typically just use my clothing stuff sack as a pillow. The drawstring on your travel […]

Madrid es Real: Arrival and Excursions (GT Ambassador: Zak S.)

Madrid es Real: Arrival and Excursions The time is finally here. I have arrived safely and soundly in Madrid and cannot wait to see what journeys the country of Spain has in store for me. […]

Bonjour de Suisse (GT Ambassador: Priyanka S.)

Bonjour de Suisse! About a week ago, I hopped on a plane to Switzerland, leaving behind my family and friends, and well, my expectations. I feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to study here. […]

Nos Vemos America (GT Ambassador- ZAK S.)

Pre-Departure: Nos Vemos America. Greetings everyone! My name’s Zak Suhar, and attend the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio studying Management, Spanish, and Environmental Science. I feel extremely honored to be named one of […]

Study Abroad Scholarship Winners

The voting phase of our first ever Study Abroad Scholarship Contest has ended. We want to thank all the students, universities, study abroad programs, sponsors, voters, and everyone else who helped make this possible. We […]

#1 Holiday Gift for Travelers

Last year the New York Times voted our Silk Sleep Sack as the #1 Travel Gift under $60.00.  Now this year, another one of our products, the new Bamboo Blend Sleep Sack has been chosen […]

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

GRAND TRUNK 2012 STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST ***UPDATE:  Submission Phase now extended through Nov. 30th***** We’re excited to launch our first ever Scholarship Contest. Students: Please submit you videos and applications at studyabroad.grandtrunkgoods.com.  There is […]

GT Donates $1 per like to Leave No Trace

As part of our ongoing partnership with Leave No Trace, we donate a significant amount every year directly from orders off of our website.  To help give them an extra boost this month, we are […]

ADVENTURES ABROAD: NEW ZEALAND #4

Midweek Madness Putting the rubber back on the road we leave Auckland behind us again and make for Rotorua. We get as far as Hamilton and realise that all is not well with Rosie….she’s a […]