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woman holding pen, notebook, phone, and passport for blog post about planning a transformational mission trip

Building Transformational Mission Trips and Pilgrimages: 3 Keys For Church Leaders

Transformational mission trips and pilgrimages change people. You can hear it in the way the team talks. You can see it in the way they listen.  Faith feels closer. Relationships feel deeper. Stories keep surfacing long after the journey ends. But leaders know a quieter truth lives beneath the beauty. The impact is real. But…
woman holding pen, notebook, phone, and passport for blog post about planning a transformational mission trip

Building Transformational Mission Trips and Pilgrimages: 3 Keys For Church Leaders

Transformational mission trips and pilgrimages change people. You can hear it in the way the team talks. You can see it in the way they listen.  Faith feels closer. Relationships feel deeper. Stories keep surfacing long after the journey ends. But leaders know a quieter truth lives beneath the beauty. The impact is real. But…
Wonder Voyage Guide Spotlight: Michael Fleming

Guide Spotlight: Michael Fleming

Michael Fleming has evolved from client to board member to one of the longest-standing Guides in Wonder Voyage. In this spotlight, you’ll learn his history within this organization and what still brings him wonder after 20 years of leading pilgrimages.

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God in the mountains
 and on the roads of Ireland

Wonder Moment: God in the mountains and on the roads of Ireland

A pilgrim shares three separate experiences with wonder on each of her three trips to Ireland. The awe of meeting God both in the mountains and on the streets has taught her to anticipate wonder in her daily life.

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5 Qualities of a Good Chaperone

5 Qualities of a Good Chaperone

Chaperones can make or break a trip. Shawn offers 5 qualities to look for when selecting adult helpers for your Wonder Voyage.

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How to Choose a Location
for your Pilgrimage

How to Choose a Location for your Pilgrimage

When clients initially contact Wonder Voyage one of their first big questions is, “Where should we go?” Shawn offers tips on helping you pick a location that best suits your needs.

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5 Ways to Keep Your
Pilgrimage Alive

Post-Trip Checklist: 5 Ways to Keep Your Pilgrimage Alive

Once pilgrims return from their voyage, their big question is often how to keep their spiritual journey alive. In this article, Shawn offers five keys to maintaining the momentum of pilgrimage after the trip is over.

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Do I Need Travel Insurance?

Do I Need Travel Insurance?

When booking travel, insurance is often seen as an unnecessary extra expense. Shawn shares his wisdom on travel insurance including what to look for and what to avoid.

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Best Money Practices While Traveling

Currency Questions: Best Money Practices While Traveling

International travel brings lots of money questions for pilgrims… Cash or card? What’s the conversion rate? How can I protect myself? This week, Shawn provides his wisdom on the best way to handle money while traveling.

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Relic Hunters Wanted

Relic Hunters Wanted

Many travelers like to bring back a souvenir to remind them of their trip. Shawn encourages pilgrims to look beyond the knick-knack shops and find a treasure with a deeper meaning.

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5 Tips for 
Great Travel Photography

5 Tips for Great Travel Photography

Great travel photography is possible even for amateurs. Jason helps break down five tips to take photos from “What am I looking at?” to “That’s amazing!”

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