Nanda Journeys

08/24/2024

Beyond Skin Deep: Empowering Equality for Children with Albinism through Art

We are excited to share the remarkable artwork of Machumu, a talented artist who uses a Bic pen to create stunning pieces. His art not only captivates but also supports a profound cause.

Machumu's latest creation, titled “All Eyes On You,” was inspired by our request for an image that represents Tanzania. This powerful piece symbolizes our commitment to protecting and advocating for all children, including our children with albinism. It is a poignant reminder that true beauty and equality go beyond skin deep.

At Nanda Journeys, we are organizing a fundraiser to support several community projects close to our hearts. This artwork will play a central role in our efforts to raise funds for Machumu and the albino community.

Nicola, our founder, recently visited Tanzania and met Sister Martha, who cares for over 50 children with albinism. These children face significant challenges, from lacking basic necessities to needing medical support for their condition. Our goal is to provide them with prescription sunglasses, sun-protective clothing, sunscreen, and essential medication.

Children with albinism are often marginalized and face severe risks, yet their potential is boundless. Through this fundraiser, we aim to offer them not only immediate relief but also long-term opportunities, including education and vocational training.

If you are interested in supporting this cause and empowering these incredible children through the transformative power of art, please reach out. Machamu is doing incredible commissioned work for our Nanda family - originals $400 A2 size 16.5x23.4 inches. Other sample images in comments.

Stay tuned for details on how you can own this original piece of art and digital prints and help us make a difference. All fundraising proceeds split 50/50 with artist and Sister Martha’s home for children with albinism

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08/23/2024

Come join us in Austria December 8-15 for Christmas Markets, Holiday Traditions, Gluwein, and visits to Vienna and Salzburg. The most magical time of the year to visit these incredibly beautiful cities.

https://bit.ly/PenaAustria2024

While this is a journey for law professionals, all are welcome as there is a full guest itinerary filled with Christmas wonder and excitement!

08/17/2024

Hello Nanda family! We have been super busy creating new programs for late 2024 and 2025 and already have our eye on 2026. Visit our website www.nandajourneys.com to explore all our NEW Programs. Don't forget, we also create customized itineraries from 1 to many! Always bespoke, always with heart and always with great care and attention to detail. What's on your travel bucket list?

DESTINATIONS INCLUDE: Colombia, Ireland, Austria. Guatemala, Tanzania, Peru, Vietnam, Japan, Spain, South Africa, Peru, Uganda, Greece, and more to come! What's on your travel bucket list?
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Are you looking to travel in a group? Our all inclusive travel packages are perfect for travel packages to Costa Rica, India, Iceland and more

08/10/2024

Today is World Lion Day.

World Lion Day is an annual event that takes place on August 10th.

What is the history of World Lion Day?

This year is the 10th World Lion Day. It was founded in 2013 by Derek and Beverly Joubert with the intention of raising awareness about the challenges lions face in the wild.

Prior to this, the Jouberts also partnered with National Geographic to create the Big Cat Initiative. Again, this initiative focused on trying to stop the rapid decline in lion populations.

Why is World Lion Day important?

Lions are facing huge threats
The number of lions in the wild has dropped dramatically, and this trend is continuing. The population of African lions, for example, has dropped by 43% since 2001. Without our help, lion populations may never recover.

Lions are exploited
Lions aren’t typical farmyard animals, but thousands of lions are farmed around the world for their bones and other body parts. These are often used in traditional medicine, despite no evidence that they work. These animals have short, brutal lives of suffering.

Lions have empathy
Lions are social animals and they are able to empathise with other members of their pride. For example, they experience contagious yawning just like humans.

Lions are intelligent
Like many other animals, lions are able to solve puzzles to obtain food. Unusually, they can also learn how to solve a puzzle simply by watching another lion solve it first. This shows a higher level of intelligence and social connection than most other animals

https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/our-campaigns/sentience/animal-awareness-days/world-lion-day/

📸 from May 2024 Nanda Journeys Tanzania Journey of Purpose and Discovery

08/03/2024

You heard it from Nanda Journeys Colombia is fast growing as an award winning destination. There is still time to join us in October.

https://bit.ly/ColombiaJPD2024

If you want us to create your own dream Colombia journey, let us know.

07/28/2024

This week Michael and Nicola hosted a live webinar for travel directors and travel committee members to share our passion for educational travel highlighting our unique approach to travel planning with destination focus on and

https://bit.ly/NandaOLLIWebinar2

OSHER lifelong learning institute programs are hosted at 125 university and college campuses across the USA. Their noncredit programming is specifically designed for people over 50. We are excited to start partnering with some of these institutions to coordinate their educational travel programs.

We highly recommend OSHER to our Nanda family. If you are affiliated, let us know, and if not, check them out.

07/25/2024

Saw this and thought wow - what an amazing statistic and so exciting to see.

Great article here on Forbes

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradadgate/2024/07/11/for-the-first-time-the-olympics-will-have-gender-equality/

07/24/2024

Thank you Steve for the opportunity to chat about all the good things in the world and our Nanda Journyes.

We all need a little light in our day and Steve elevates people doing good things. Nicola so enjoyed chatting about her travel journey and what led her specifically to start Nanda Journeys. In the episode she talks about how to travel for good and why we are all so passionate about that topic at Nanda Journeys.

Have a listen wherever you listen to your podcasts, Apple, Spotify, Amazon. Be sure to leave us a comment and let us know your World Done Good story.

07/19/2024

What a wonderful update today from the Uganda Wildlife Authority

We have a new member 🦍

Here’s the first mobile image of the world’s youngest mountain gorilla born yesterday (18th July 2024) to adult female Mukidebe of the Kahungye gorilla family in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. 📷 Tracker Elius

This new birth brings the number of individuals in this gorilla group to 16 members who continue to roam the forested hills of Rushaga under the leadership of Silverback Kasigazi. As is usually the case, the group was observed to be extremely protective of the young.

This exciting news is testament to the transformative conservation work that we are engaged in; pushing this once critically endangered species further away from extinction.

Please leave a congratulatory note for adult female Mukidebe in the comments below 👇

07/18/2024

NEW JOURNEY ALERT: Returning to one of our heart destinations, Guatemala.

Culture and Healthcare - December 14-21, 2024 with Dr Evette Thompson Wilson

Explore Antigua and Lake Atitlan and learn about the rich Mayan Culture and lakeside villages. Stunning landscapes, incredible food, rich culture and some of the friendliest and welcoming people you will ever meet.

Guatemala has a diverse Mayan community that represent over 45% of the population. Lonely Planet refers to Lake Atitlan as the closest thing to Eden on Earth. And it is!

Professional members will meet with public healthcare workers and community non profit leaders who are providing care for those in need.

https://bit.ly/WilsonGuate2024

07/15/2024

Monday feels: There is so much talent in our world, everyone just needs help with that ONE opportunity.

Our founder, Nicola and husband Dominic were in Tanzania last month and they did a number of social community tourism visits. One was to an art studio in Arusha, to meet Robert who mentors young kids to create art; their only fee to the class is their school attendance report! Genius!

He is mentoring a young man, age 22 whose sole medium for his art is a BiC pen! It’s incredible and I returned determined to get this young man connected to BiC some how. Mission accomplished!

Machumu the young artist told Nicola today the he was thinking of giving up art and I pleaded with him not to. BiC corporate is eager to encourage his work and suggested he enter the BiC creator competition (Africa region) that has cash prizes and a chance of a virtual gallery.

Today he replied to BiC and submitted 3 pieces of art for the competition

Sorry for the long post! I guess our purpose here is to share the win and remind everyone that everyone just needs that chance, that one person to rally for them and create connections that they themselves could never conceive off. There is soooo much talent out there and we all have awesome networks that can help.

Take a look at this kids artwork. Send hime good vibes!!

Follow him on IG and comment/support his work. Hoping to get him some help with his social media account if anyone can assist (we will of course do what we can in the meantime, but a social media expert would be awesome!)

If you know folks that can help with commission work/online presence, if you yourself want to commission a piece, let us know.

It takes a village and the Nanda Journeys village is one of the best!

Art credit

07/11/2024

There is still time to register for our wonderful Library and Literary Journey to Ireland

Message from our esteemed leader Camila Alire

I am leading a professional library services delegation to Ireland this October with Nanda Journeys, a company I have traveled with professionally many times.

Please consider joining me to explore Irelands beautiful countryside, libraries, literary arts and so much more. Here you will find all the details:

https://bit.ly/IrelandAlire2024

While there isn't a specific guest program, guests/non librarians are most welcome as our itinerary includes literary arts and some very historical library visits that will highlight Irelands cultural heritage.

We will be a small group of 12-14. Check the itinerary out ! This is a great way to explore the Emerald Isle.

Join us if you are interested in historical libraries, Seamus Heaney, castles, countryside, Irish music, and the beautiful cities of Dublin, Belfast, Armagh, Derry, Galway.

Includes soda bread making, sheepdog demonstration, Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway, Book of Kells and so much more!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th from our family to yours.

07/04/2024

Traveling internationally soon - have you heard of the US Customs and Immigration MPC (Mobile Passport Control) app? It’s a breeze to renter the US, not dissimilar to Global Entry.

The MPC mobile app, is available to U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian B1/B2 citizen visitors and returning Visa Waiver Program travelers with approved ESTA. MPC is currently available at the following 51 sites, including 33 U.S. International Airports, 14 Preclearance locations, and 4 seaports of entry:

Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Aruba Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston William P. Hobby International Airport (HOU)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Las Vegas Harry Ried International Airport (LAS)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Miami Seaport
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Palm Beach Seaport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Port Everglades Seaport
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
San Juan Airport (SJU)
San Juan Seaport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Shannon Airport (SNN)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Winnipeg James A Richardson International Airport (YWG)

06/29/2024

SPAIN: Visit Spain on a customized nursing and healthcare journey with Carol Jorgensen Huston Explorations will start in Madrid and continue to the Basque region where you’ll visit Bodega Torre de Oña, Pamplona, San Sebastian.

May 24 - June 1, 2025

Comment SPAIN for more details

06/27/2024

We have been overwhelmed with the kind words and accolades pouring in from our travelers this week. Thank you to our wonderful Nanda family for all the love and support.

This trip, these travel companions, our amazing leaders made this journey another high point in my life. To walk in the steps of the giants of music brought new meaning to the scores I have performed over the decades. I will never stop singing the praises of Nanda Journeys to friends and family and anyone who asks. Bill – Music Education Journey

A bucket list trip for sure. This is my 4th trip with Nanda Journeys. I appreciate that the staff takes care of everything. Just need to show up with packed suitcase & passport. I enjoy the intimate experiences that Nanda creates with each trip such as meeting with members of a local village and learning about their daily lives. Seeing the Chimps & Gorillas are memories that will last a lifetime! Beth – Uganda Cultural Immersion Journey

This trip was a multicultural and linguistic look into the fields of speech pathology and audiology in post-apartheid South Africa. This journey involved meeting with the South African Sp-Lg-Hg Assn, hospitals, universities, clinics, private practices, schools and after school programs. Other activities included animal photo safaris, dinners with speakers, museums, shopping opportunities, geographical sites, an evening of music, drumming and local food as well excellent opportunities to view penguins. Helen – SLP/Healthcare Cultural Immersion South Africa

I had a wonderful time on my trip. It was packed with professional meetings but also had time built in for a few other things. It was one of the trips on my 'live list' and I was so glad that I came. I met wonderful colleagues and their guests. It was a fantastic trip. The company was great. Both hosts, Kenny and Lynda were fun to be with and very personable. Thank you, Drs. Battle and Johnson, for being our leaders. Thank you, Nanda Journeys, for putting it all together. Ruth – SLP/Healthcare Cultural Immersion South Africa

Read all of our other 5 star reviews online https://bit.ly/ReviewsNanda

06/26/2024

Summer is here, but, there is still time to plan your 2024/2025 Nanda Journey. Join one of our small groups to Ireland, Colombia, Austria, South Africa, Uganda, Spain, Tanzania, or have us curate a bespoke itinerary for you. Check out our latest email for some inspiration and visit our new look website

https://conta.cc/3VXm4P8

06/24/2024

When you receive these reflective thoughts from one of your travelers. This is why we promote travel for people with Purpose and Passion!

Thank you Helen for sharing your thoughts and to Lynn Brinckmeyer for continuing to lead these incredible Music Education Journeys.

“My husband was asking questions about my trip tonight. I guess I'm finally coherent in putting my thoughts in somewhat an order after finally having a full nights sleep. I have been waking up by 3 am and having crazy dreams about this trip. Nothing bad just funny dreams and John has been laughing with me about them.

As I sit here with open windows, the temps are in the upper 60s, watching the birds at the feeders I just want to say that I feel very blessed to have been fortunate to travel since 2010. Lynn has inspired me to travel outside my comfort zone and it has led me to better understand our world. People are the same just with different cultures. We all have dreams and a job to do, just in a different way. I give thanks every night for the beauty of the world and being able to immerse myself in it. The sights and sounds are breathtaking. The history of each country and the music that has shaped every era. Thank you for being my international family. I cherish all of you and the fun we have together exploring all the world has to offer.”

06/19/2024

Two countries, 3 weeks, 6 national parks, a lifetime of memories! If a safari has ever been on your bucket list,
don’t delay, do it!

06/14/2024

Coordinating travel experiences goes way beyond being a job for us and receiving words like these from our wonderful travelers makes our hearts so full.

“Although this is obvious, I feel compelled to write it. It is clear that your care for your “ducklings” goes far beyond what anyone could reasonably expect from a business transaction. I could not imagine a more caring and hard-working tour leader than you. I realize that this was a new trip, and schedules can indeed be “loose” in Uganda despite everyone's best efforts, but you, and the local team, went beyond what we could have asked.

Also, in case I haven’t emphasized it, Debra L. Arthur was fantastic in helping plan the logistics and travel. Thank You!” JUSTIN

This was a bucket list once in a lifetime trip and even though it was my 7 th trip with Nanda, it seemed to encompass all that Nanda Journeys is about- unique opportunities to see the world through a different lens by immersing in local communities, giving back, fun and service. This particular trip was unique in that we did separate treks for chimpanzees and gorillas- words cannot describe the hour you are up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. The food, hotels, and yes, even the bumpy bus rides to the remote lodges were all part of the experience. The Ugandan team and staff at all hotels went above and beyond! I highly recommend this adventure and you don’t have to be in Olympic shape- the porters were a huge help. MAURA