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News, Stories, and Tips from Our Journeys.
Explore New Pilgrimage Locations for 2026 with Wonder Voyage
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
Explore New Pilgrimage Locations for 2026 with Wonder Voyage
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
The Prayer That Started Wonder Voyage
A frustrating job, a holy hunch, and a passion for travel all worked together to birth Wonder Voyage 20 years ago. This is the story of the prayer that started it all.
Finding Wonder Everyday: Wonder Withers
We are all born full of wonder. From discovering our toes to seeing a butterfly to smelling a flower. At some point, however, that wonder begins to fade as the harshness of life sets in. In this post, Executive Director Shawn Small reflects on the withering of wonder with an excerpt from his pending travel memoir.
Video: Be Still
This week, Wonder Voyage Guide Jason Wendel shares the value of taking time to quiet the world’s noise and reconnect with God.
Wonder In Everyday: Lessons Learned From A Childhood Misadventure
Senior Voyage Coordinator Molly Wren shares her story about falling into a hole during a childhood adventure, and how that set her on the path to what she does with Wonder Voyage today.
Launch Year
The first year of Wonder Voyage Adventures was full of what makes this organization unique: relationships, community, and moments of wonder. See how these ingredients worked together to transition the Adventures company into the Wonder Voyage we love today.
Finding Wonder Everyday: Killing Your Shadow Beast
From a young age, we each develop fears: isolation, snakes, heights, public speaking. We all have them. This week’s post is an excerpt from Shawn Small’s pending memoir where he discusses the Shadow Beast from his childhood, how it developed, and what killed it.
Update: The Future of Wonder Voyage After COVID-19
Have you wondered how Wonder Voyage is handling the pandemic? Have questions about their plans moving forward? Legacy Director and Blog Editor Jamie Richardson did. So, she scheduled a one-on-one call with Executive Director Shawn Small to get some answers.
Video: The Future of Travel
Feeling grounded? Do you have a longing to travel right now? This film explains what the future of travel looks like for Wonder Voyage pilgrims. We look forward to celebrating with you.
Finding Wonder Everyday: Amazon Adventure Part 2
Executive Director Shawn Small shares his story of finding wonder even in the most personal of disasters in this third installment of his adventures in the Amazon.