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Places in Jerusalem where Easter comes alive: A photo journey
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Easter Sunday is the most joyous day in the Christian calendar. On a recent trip to Israel we had the pleasure of visiting numerous sites throughout the country that really brought the Bible to life for us. Read more
Middle East Religious Travel HistoryLuxembourg: Spotlight on Sustainability
By Katy Spratte JoyceThe Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a lesser-known European entity sandwiched between France, Belgium, and Germany. Read more
Europe Architecture Food & Drink SustainabilitySafer abroad? Black American travelers are glad to be outside the U.S.
By Tasha PradosFeeling unsafe in the U.S., many Black Americans are glad to be in other countries — or eager to go abroad. Read more
United States InsightsA look through the lens of a humanitarian photographer
By Jessica BarrettFrom long, uncomfortable trips to challenging accommodations, humanitarian travel isn’t typically glamorous. Massachusetts-based social documentary photographer and Capture Humanity founder Matilde Simas recently traveled to Imvepi Refugee Settlement in Uganda to explore the ways that children are exploited due to war. Read more
Africa The Arts Social ResponsibilityHow to find the magic in a place that wasn’t on your bucket list
By Kellie PaxianOur plans of chasing our bucket list across the world in 2020 have been replaced by cancellations, quarantines, and an uncertain future. Many countries still have a ban on non-essential travel, and others have opened borders under strict restrictions. It’s safe to say that we travel lovers have had to … Read more Read more
The World TransformativeEarly American History in Harmony, Pennsylvania
By Kathleen WallsA half hour’s drive north of Pittsburgh, the tiny Western Pennsylvania town of Harmony, with a population of fewer than 1,000 people, has an unusual history that makes for a fascinating visit. Read more
United States Religious Travel HistoryDiscovering Dallas: The Diverse History and Attractions of the Metropolis
By Courtney CampbellThe current city of Dallas, Texas was once called the Peters Colony and inhabited by a variety of Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Tawakoni, Delaware, and Waco tribes. Read more
United States HistoryThe Inspirational Women of Wytheville, Virginia
By Terri MarshallDriving along Interstate 81 through southern Virginia you may notice a sign for Wytheville. Exiting the highway, you’ll find an array of ordinary eateries and gas stations. Venture beyond those into the heart of Wytheville and you’ll soon discover that nothing in this charming town is ordinary. Read more
United States HistoryWomen’s History Month: My Grandmother’s Malta
By Ann-Marie CahillThis may seem a little strange but Women’s History Month always has me thinking about travelling to Malta. It is the birthplace of my grandmother; my mother’s mother. Like many women in my family, Malta is small but feisty. And again like my family, it is filled with stories about … Read more Read more
Europe Experiences HistoryAn Abundance of History Surrounds the Fredericksburg Region in Virginia
By JenLyn FitzThe Fredericksburg region in Virginia is part of Spotsylvania County and not only was it a prominent destination during the colonial times, it played a huge role during the Civil War. Read more
United States HistoryCelebrate Women’s History Month with a Visit to These English Museums
By Ali JenningsMarch is Women’s History Month. Celebrated in the UK, the USA, and Australia to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8th, this month highlights the contributions women have made to events in history and contemporary society. Read more
United Kingdom Family Travel Events & Festivals History The ArtsWant to visit Africa? Uganda is everything and more
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Although located in the very heart of East Africa, Uganda is much less visited than most countries in East Africa and receives just a fraction of the visitors who arrive in neighboring Kenya each year for an adventure into the Masaai Mara. Read more
Africa Off the Beaten PathOn Freedom’s Trail in South Africa: A Personal Journey to Places Shaping the Rainbow Nation
By Ian FitzpatrickFrom the new Morgan Freeman film, Invictus, to the 2010 FIFA World Cup Games, South Africa has become a lead actor on the world’s stage. What is most striking about this beautiful nation is that the South African natural landscape is as compelling as the journey through the places shaping … Read more Read more
Africa Experiences HistoryRoots 101 African American Museum: Where Legacies Matter
By Terri MarshallAs you enter Roots 101 museum in Louisville, Kentucky, portraits of royalty catch your eye. Tucked away on a side street just steps from the Ohio River, this unassuming location delivers the true African American story with more punches than you could ever imagine. Founded by Lamont Collins who moved … Read more Read more
United States HistoryThe Island of Saba: Looking to the Future, Embracing the Past
By Breana JohnsonIt’s easy to imagine what Saba must have looked like two hundred years ago. Aside from the medical school and the single narrow ribbon of road, the island hasn’t changed much. Read more
Caribbean and Atlantic Adventure Off the Beaten Path