
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 Destination
Do you have a student leadership team looking for a one-of-a-kind school trip? Check out Wonder Voyage Educational Expeditions! Tailored to your school’s values and leadership theme, these journeys are customized to create a memorable and immersive learning experience. Educational Expeditions bridge the gap between ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Ethos
Service projects are a cornerstone of the Wonder Voyage philosophy. We believe sacred service is more than just community outreach—it is a transformative experience for the pilgrim and the community they visit. And we are not alone. According to the Barna Institute, 78% of devoted ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Travel Tips
Planning your annual church travel budget can be daunting. Whether planning a youth hiking trip, an adult pilgrimage, or a family-oriented service trip, forecasting the budget is vital to ensuring the trip is affordable and fulfilling for everyone involved. In this guide, we’ll explore how ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Ethos
A hiking pilgrimage is ideal for reconnecting teens with nature, God, and each other. Given that 88% of youth long to spend more time in nature, this week’s article will examine why a hiking pilgrimage with Wonder Voyage may be exactly what your team is ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | News
As we close the books on our 25th year of summer adventures, this article will celebrate our key stats and trends while taking a deep dive into the people behind the scenes that make Wonder Voyage work. Let's start with our unique crew of Voyage ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Ethos
When was the last time your church offered an adult pilgrimage? In an age where technology can overshadow personal connection and daily routines become all-consuming, adults increasingly seek meaningful ways to rediscover a sense of wonder and purpose. For church groups, an adult pilgrimage can ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Travel Tips
A personalized spiritual pilgrimage takes participants beyond cookie-cutter trips. When done well, these excursions can bring history and scripture to life in a unique way. In fact, a well-planned group trip can be life-changing. In this article, Wonder Voyage offers five tips to take your ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Stories | 1 Comment
Susan Damiano was excited and nervous when she exited with her youth group at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. She had planned a few pilgrimages as a veteran youth minister, but this was the first she had led. She sighed with relief, knowing the organization ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Stories
In celebration of Wonder Voyage’s 25th anniversary, we are sharing stories of people who have impacted us or been impacted by a pilgrimage with us. This story comes from Reverend Adelyn Tyler-Williams. Adelyn traveled a lot as a child, but her trip with St. ...
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Stories
In celebration of Wonder Voyage’s 25th anniversary, we are sharing stories of people who have impacted our community or have been impacted by a pilgrimage with us. Today’s story comes from Kelly and Susan Curry of An Tobar Nua in Galway, Ireland. What’s the history ...