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An Eye on India

For years I’ve had my eyes (and heart) set on traveling to India. I can’t articulate why, but it might be because the culture and customs...

Wandering in Wonderous Wales

When you think of countries to visit in Europe, Wales may not be one that comes to mind. However, it recently became one of my favorites...

When Travel is Life Changing

Going to Africa had been on our bucket list for years. It was always our hope to take our two sons (now adults) with us and enjoy the...

Pt. 2 | Hawaii's True Aloha [Bilderbeek & Gerhardson Story]

<Read Pt 1> Molokai is the Hawaiian island that time and tourists have forgotten. We knew we were in for a treat from the moment we...

Exploring East Africa

I feel fortunate. I spend my days designing trips for people who are realizing bucket list dreams and having experiences they never knew...

The Intrigue of Ireland

While the actual island of Ireland (located off the western coast of the United Kingdom) is quite small, it packs an extra-large “to do”...

A Truly Holy Land

I was blessed (literally) to recently accept a special invitation and journey to the amazing land of Israel. While barely the size of...

More than Just a Family Vacation

My kids, Nina and Bernie, and I have always been fascinated with far-away destinations. We love to explore, soak up local cultures and...

A Glimpse of New Zealand

Kia ora (welcome) to the “Youngest Country on Earth.” From the Bay of Island’s pristine beaches to the soaring pinnacles of the Milford...

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