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Celebrate the Year of the Snake in 2025: Chinese New Year Traditions & Immersive Travel in China
From dragon dances and red envelopes to family feasts and temple celebrations, this blog explores the rich cultural customs of Luna
Jennifer Spatz, Global Family Travels
Jan 284 min read

Photography as a Bridge for Travel: Tips for Crafting Deeper Connections on a San Miguel de Allende Adventure
The blog explores the use of cameras in travel, posing the question: can photography be a bridge to deeper connections or a barrier?
Lisa Merrill
Oct 30, 20247 min read

The 2023 Lunar New Year Welcomes the Year of the Rabbit and More Travel for China
Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit! The Lunar New Year begins each year on the second new Moon after the winter solstice, and lasts for a...
Jennifer Spatz
Jan 26, 20233 min read


Immerse in Ladakh, India: Top 10 Travel Highlights filled with Culture and Community Experiences
Ladakh, India: Top 10 Travel Highlights from a Culturally Immersive Journey to support local communities and conservation!
Jennifer Spatz
Aug 17, 202211 min read

Honoring Mother Earth Through Community Experiences and Regenerative Travel
In honor of Earth Day, Global Family Travels highlights some cultural traditions featured in our Learn, Serve & Immerse community-basetrips!
Jennifer Spatz
Apr 22, 20225 min read

Expanding Our Family Circle: 10 Travel Feats in 2021 to Help Bridge Divides and Protect Our Planet
Highlights of our 2021 travel achievements and how we Expanded our Family Circle in a particularly challenging year.
Jennifer Spatz, Global Family Travels
Dec 30, 20216 min read

I is for India: 26 Fun Cultural Facts about India, from A to Z!
Discover 26 fascinating cultural facts about India, from ancient traditions to modern customs, in Global Family Travels' A-to-Z guide!
Jennifer Spatz, Global Family Travels
Aug 14, 202013 min read


Grateful for our Interconnectedness While Social Distancing
During this time of social distancing and no traveling, it is a time to embrace our global interconnectedness more than ever right now.
Jennifer Spatz
Mar 18, 20205 min read


Take Your Family Time and Change the World
#TakeFamilyTime to explore the world through Community-based travel experiences which will create incredible family memories, expose childr
Jennifer Spatz
Feb 12, 20203 min read


Celebrate India's Holi Festival in 2020 on a Social Impact Tour
Learn first hand about Holi and Cultivate Community on a Social Impact Holi Tour in India in March of 2020!
Jennifer Spatz
Jan 17, 20204 min read


3 African Safaris Where Your Family Can Make a Difference
Learn, Serve & Immerse on an African Safari, and contribute to local communities' economic empowerment & wildlife conservation!
Kelly McCoy
Nov 14, 20183 min read


Ecuador- Merrill Family Tribute
We arrived in Ecuador on April Fool’s night, our guide Juan met us after our flight. Colorful orchids, giant ferns and epiphytes were a...
Jennifer Spatz
Apr 16, 20161 min read
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