Traveling changed me in a profound way.

         Growing up in small town in Washington State, traveling the world did not seem possible. 

Magazines showed me pictures of far off places, and though the people were mysterious to me, the

smiles on their faces showed me we were more similar than different. In my twenties, I traveled solo

to Russia. I realized on this trip that traveling was the best way to know

the truth about what was happening in the world. You had to go

there yourself.  Talk to the people. Hear their stories. You had

to shop in their grocery stores and walk down their streets. 

I knew then that my life's path would include utilizing my

own passion for travel to open the world to people who were

just as curious as I am about other countries and cultures.

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         As an adult, I worked both in the group travel industry

and in the field of social justice. I have traveled, worked, lived and

volunteered throughout Central America, Asia and Africa. My vision is

to partner with individuals who have a deep connection to the place and people. Often it is their own country or a place where they have developed strong roots. All our partners are committed to social

justice work. My heart-felt belief is when like-minded people around the world  come together

we can create a more beautiful, compassionate global community. 

• Travel opens the mind and the heart.

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• We can travel in a way that allows us to learn 

      and do good work.

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• We must be respectful guests, who are responsible

      for our actions when we visit others countries.

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• Some of the most poignant impacts come when we

      return home to share our experiences with others.