Wonder Voyage Destinations

Since the 9th century, the Camino de Santiago has been one of the world’s most active walking pilgrimages. Trailing across northern Spain, and another number of routes across Europe, the Way, as it is known in English, still draws a couple hundred thousand people a year. The shell, a well-worn symbol of the Way, reminds…

Four men, knights of the king, embarked on a mission for their sovereign. This would not be a mission of mercy or state. It would be a charge of revenge. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, had defied the king. The priest understood the consequences of his actions but he would not be turned away from…

Cape Town is a name that invokes a multitude of descriptors from vastly different perspectives. For world travelers, she is considered a natural beauty who displays herself as a masterpiece of the Creator. Many of her citizens remember the oppressive days of Apartheid, the District forced evacuations, and racism that hung heavy over people of…

The South Carolina Low Country Stretches from Murrell’s Inlet to just below Charleston. In that small stretch of coastline lives some of our country’s greatest sorrow. Yet it is filled with tremendous promise. Charleston was one of the earliest established ports in the United States, importing and exporting goods and slaves from across the globe…

In years past, Chicago was an important destination for trade. Indians and adventurers used it for portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi. Eventually, the railroads and highways from both coasts and Canada met in the city, making it an important place of industry and commerce. Now the Windy City is a massive center…

Cincinnati, Ohio is one of the most interesting hidden treasures in the country. The city is a unique blend of old and new. European inspired architecture tower over small boutique businesses in historic neighborhoods, while downtown light installations set the riverwalk area aglow. Come discover the collection of renowned museums housed in historic Union Terminal…

Nestled under Lake Erie and the rim of the Appalachian Mountains, Ohio boasts of splendor from all angles. We begin in Cleveland, where for over 200 years, Americans have settled, traded and developed the area. Diverse cultural neighborhoods were stitched together to make up this vibrant patchwork of a city. From the lake, follow the…

As the gatekeeper of South America, Colombia is a portal into another world. As you wander the streets of old Cartagena’s colonial seaport, filled with breathtaking architecture and rich history, it’s easy to imagine life in the 17th century. The Old City seamlessly merges with a new world-centric social scene. Even though Columbia is rushing…

Dominated by the great Rocky Mountains, Colorado is your base camp for high adventure and unique spiritual endeavors. You will begin your missions trip or pilgrimage in Colorado Springs, but our roads will take us deeper into the surrounding wilds. Our quiet retreat will bring you ample opportunities to pray, reflect and worship. During your…

On his final voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus came upon what he considered a place of pure paradise. Costa Rica is quite a different Central American location. She is the only Central American country to not be ravaged by war in the 20th century. Costa Rica’s stable economy has created the environment in which…

As a child, you inevitably studied the Greek myths, hero tales of old. On the island of Crete, the great city of Knossos grew into a place of commerce and power. This is the location of the great underground labyrinth and its guard the Minotaur. This was one of the islands where Paul sought harbor…

In the year 295 AD, the Roman emperor Diocletian began building his retirement palace on the main harbor in what is now the city of Split, Croatia. The ancient Roman city of Salona was modeled after Rome herself, and still bears the traces of early Christianity and the work of Titus and the Apostle Paul….

Prepare yourself for the sailing voyage of a lifetime as you travel to the central Dalmatian region for an adventure like nothing you have ever experienced in your lifetime. For the next week, you will travel up and down the coast of Croatia in some of the world’s most stunning waters. Each day will be…

To most of the western world, Cuba remains a mystery of sorts. Under Communist rule since 1953, Cuba, until recently, has been shut off from most Americans. Today, we can visit Cuba as ambassadors of good will. The people of Cuba are vibrant, imaginative, tenacious and tender-hearted. Their world, so different from ours, has given…

Dallas is the place Wonder Voyage calls home. Most of us do not walk around with big cowboy hats and six shooters. We are a sprawling Metroplex of 4 million people representing nations from all over the globe. Don’t mess with Texas is our theme, but we do need your help. Our Dallas missions trips…

The great state of Delaware offers adventure at every corner. One of the oldest states in the country, it is small but dense. Originally inhabited by a few different Native American Tribes, then settled by the Dutch and Swedes and eventually colonized by the British, the area is unrivaled in terms of depth and importance….

The Dominican Republic is a land of contrasting beauty. She contains both the highest peak and the lowest point in the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic, rich in resource and culture, shares her island with Haiti, making her one of two Caribbean islands to share two nations. Her capital, Santa Domingo, is the oldest permanent European…

From its earliest beginnings as thirteen colonies, the U.S. has been at its absolute best when all energies have been focused on a common goal or purpose. The beauty of the American experiment lies in its collective vision. In our charged political climate, we must remember that we are better together, standing for justice and…

Welcome to Ecuador, your door into South America. Ecuador is a place of diverse landscapes like golden beaches, lush Amazonian rainforests and the majestic Andes Mountains. This is a land filled with history, both Mayan and European, and volcanic mystery. Ecuador is literally the center of the world with Quito, the capital city, as her…

El Salvador is a country with a torrid past: war, natural disasters, unstable governments and a massive gap between the wealthy and the poor. This is a country that bares its scars, even today. Yet, El Salvador is moving toward change. A country with diverse regions, a beautiful Pacific coast and rumbling volcanoes, El Salvador…