
Jamie A Richardson
Jamie has been involved with Wonder Voyage for over 15 years. She is our Communications Director and Legacy Co-Director.
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Ethos
Planning a pilgrimage or mission trip is one of those things that constantly gets put off to “one day.” Like clockwork, every January, something familiar happens in churches, staff meetings, and ministry conversations. Someone says it. “Maybe this is the year we finally start planning ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
Transformative global travel goes far beyond traditional sightseeing. It’s about creating travel experiences that change the traveler’s perspective, deepen their understanding of the world, foster personal and spiritual growth, and make a lifelong bond among the team that travels together. At Wonder Voyage, our carefully ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
Introduction: Why Fall for an Adult Pilgrimage? Fall adult pilgrimages are an excellent way to engage your church community through meaningful travel. During this time of year, the air turns crisp with quiet wonder, and life eases into a slower rhythm as the tourist season ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
Wonder Voyage’s faith-based travel to France is designed to reconnect your team with wonder. For youth groups, it offers urban energy, countryside reflection, and active service. Adult groups experience depth, theological insight, and meaningful fellowship. School groups blend curriculum, service, and cultural immersion into a ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
A pilgrimage to Bavaria with Wonder Voyage is an invitation to a land where lakes shimmer beneath fortress walls and cobblestone towns echo with centuries of faith. The largest federal state in Germany, Bavaria is simply stunning. A Bavarian pilgrimage isn’t just a passive tour. ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Travel Tips
When you think about mission trips for youth groups, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s the thrill of stepping into an unfamiliar culture or the image of your students serving in places that feel worlds away from home. Or perhaps it’s something closer, like serving ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Ethos
Are you considering using AI for trip planning to save money? A recent article from the BBC might bring you pause. When we first read “The Perils of Letting AI Plan Your Next Trip,” it felt like reading a cautionary tale about why human customization ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
A Different Kind of Journey Travel opens our eyes to new cultures and expands our sense of purpose. But when that travel focuses on service, the journey itself becomes even more profound. Wonder Voyage believes that mission trips are as essential to an adult ministry ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
Are you curious as to how a customized Educational Expedition can benefit your students? Let's face it, every teacher faces the same challenge: how do I breathe life into a lesson so students connect with the material? Textbooks are essential. Lectures are important. But nothing ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
Eco pilgrimages are a hot commodity for youth groups, school trips, and adult pilgrimages. If you're looking for a trip that is about more than just “doing good,” a Wonder Voyage eco pilgrimage has you covered. Wonder Voyage offers carefully crafted, ecologically-focused pilgrimages that are ...