Is it a goose or a duck? Discover the Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca), its unique "bandit mask," and where to spot them on our 2026 African Safari.
Discover the Fork-tailed drongo, the African bird that mimics predators to steal food. Join one of our 2026/2027 safaris to see this "kleptoparasite" in action.
Visit the world’s oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery at the base of Mt. Sinai. Explore the history of Justinian I and the legend of St. Catherine.
See White Storks nesting on Roman columns in Ephesus. Join our 2026 Türkiye tours in March, June, or October to explore the New Testament & ancient ruins.
Discover the Little Bee-eater (Merops pusillus) and its unique "superciliary" blue eyebrow. Join our 2026 Tanzania safari to see these emerald gems in the wild.
Discover the Olduvai Gorge Museum, located between Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Explore the world-renowned "Cradle of Mankind" today!
Did you know spotted hyenas can outsmart chimps? Watch the "clean-up patrol" at Lake Magadi, Tanzania. Join our 2027 safari to see these clever predators.
Venice Presbyterian Church returns from a transformative two-week pilgrimage to Israel, Palestine, and Türkiye. Read about their journey, the leadership that made it happen, and why the Middle East is open for discovery.
Discover the 8-colored Lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus). Join our 2026 African safari to photograph this stunning "gem of the savanna" in person.
Weighing up to 40 pounds with a 9 foot wingspan, the Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) is a prehistoric giant. See them in the Ngorongoro Crater on our 2026/2027 safari.
Forget the standard continental breakfast. Join us in Frankfurt for a bold morning of Laugenstange kümmelbraten, kraut, and some surprisingly fair German coffee—the ultimate pre-flight ritual for the brave traveler.
A meal that feeds the soul! Discover the divine flavors of authentic Palestinian cooking and the beauty of shared fellowship in this tribute to an unforgettable dinner with friends, Gabi and Muna.
