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Cultural Crossroads Award winning tours. For individuals, couples, families, multi-generations, groups, incentives, and nonprofits.

Tailored, private, exclusive, enriching worldwide cultural experiences in intimate group settings while giving back to the communities visited. Cultural Crossroads is an award-winning tour company specializing in outstanding, enriching cultural journeys to classic and exotic destinations. Discover the world through one-of-a-kind itineraries for the ultimate travel experience. We offer small tailor

-made tours for individuals, multi-generational families, groups and non-profits. We connect travelers to people and places through unique events and experiences. Visiting with locals, we delve into customs through traditions including dance, art, music, food and wine. Cultural Crossroads proudly supports sustainable community projects in the places where we travel. Our tours have been recognized by USAToday as one of their 10Best Readers Choice Best Educational Tour Company and numerous times by both National Geographic, “50 Tours of a Lifetime” and Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, “50 Trips of a Lifetime.” “Culled from thousands of tours worldwide, these are the antidote to the average – all offered by outfitters with solid reputations. They offer a short but deep dive into far-flung cultures and transformative experiences.” Cultural Crossroads is proud to be one of those companies and to have won the honor 5 times. Carrie McDougall, President and owner of Cultural Crossroads, is first and foremost a passionate traveler with a natural curiosity for people and places. She has visited over 80 countries and all 7 continents!

"America's Favorite Drive" is worth every mile. Get out your road atlas (or, sure, GPS), bring a picnic basket and your ...
18/02/2025

"America's Favorite Drive" is worth every mile. Get out your road atlas (or, sure, GPS), bring a picnic basket and your hiking boots, and head to the East Coast this summer or autumn!

Blue Ridge Parkway was named one of America's best road trip routes in a new study. Here are the other routes that made it to the top 10.

"Archaeology is...the sandbox of men who care not where they are going; they merely want to know where everyone else has...
13/02/2025

"Archaeology is...the sandbox of men who care not where they are going; they merely want to know where everyone else has been." ~ Jim Bishop

Photos from a Cultural Crossroads tour of Spain with KUER 90.1.

This month, we'll focus on stateside travel options. Get your vacation requests in, and you could be heading to this Swi...
08/02/2025

This month, we'll focus on stateside travel options. Get your vacation requests in, and you could be heading to this Swiss Family Robinson-style retreat!

The Florida island of Cabbage Key has attracted famous guests like Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett.

"Cake is the answer, whatever the question." 🍰From a tour of Ireland in 2017.
01/02/2025

"Cake is the answer, whatever the question." 🍰

From a tour of Ireland in 2017.

Earlier this month, we shared an article extolling the virtues of Inistioge. Here are eight more Irish towns your should...
21/01/2025

Earlier this month, we shared an article extolling the virtues of Inistioge. Here are eight more Irish towns your should add to your itinerary!

You can find these hamlets among some of the country's most peaceful landscapes.

On past tours of Ireland, visiting Belleek Pottery has always been one of the highlights!
16/01/2025

On past tours of Ireland, visiting Belleek Pottery has always been one of the highlights!

This month, we're going to share some resources on the Republic of Ireland. "Dublin is typically your gateway into Irela...
07/01/2025

This month, we're going to share some resources on the Republic of Ireland.

"Dublin is typically your gateway into Ireland." But the town mentioned in this article has virtually no crowds, and stunning medieval sites:

Explore the picturesque village of Inistioge, Ireland's scenic escape with medieval charm and authentic Irish hospitality.

Those curves! Beauty and architectural mastery in Spain:
01/01/2025

Those curves! Beauty and architectural mastery in Spain:

New Zealand nearly tripled its tourist tax from $22 to $62 this autumn. Learn about this, and other countries implementi...
27/12/2024

New Zealand nearly tripled its tourist tax from $22 to $62 this autumn. Learn about this, and other countries implementing tourist taxes, here:

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.

When traveling, we'll walk off the calories. In fact, life is too short to keep count, especially when the pastries are ...
21/12/2024

When traveling, we'll walk off the calories.

In fact, life is too short to keep count, especially when the pastries are this delicious in Spain!

“Our goal is to add a new route each year so we can continue to contribute to a more integrated and sustainable European...
11/12/2024

“Our goal is to add a new route each year so we can continue to contribute to a more integrated and sustainable European transportation network,” says co-founder Elmer Van Buuren.

“Night trains are now making a comeback all over Europe and I am very glad that the Czech Republic is not left behind.”

If you'd like to do Thanksgiving a little differently next year, consider one of these picturesque small towns. Any of t...
27/11/2024

If you'd like to do Thanksgiving a little differently next year, consider one of these picturesque small towns. Any of them would be perfect for a family getaway, or a serene retreat from the hub-bub of family! 🦃😄

For a perfect weekend getaway in the Smokies, visit these mountain towns, which offer rich cultural heritage, outdoor recreation, and unique charm.

“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” ~ Anais Nin
20/11/2024

“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” ~ Anais Nin

How many of these are on your bucket list? Our list grows faster than we can check things off, but that certainly gives ...
12/11/2024

How many of these are on your bucket list? Our list grows faster than we can check things off, but that certainly gives us plenty to look forward to!

Experience how unalike life can be by adding these life-changing travel adventures to your bucket list.

“Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.” ~ Craig ClaibornePhotos f...
09/11/2024

“Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.” ~ Craig Claiborne

Photos from a tour of Spain.

Okay, spring and summer are behind us, but check out your options for NEXT season. And please send photos from the best ...
30/10/2024

Okay, spring and summer are behind us, but check out your options for NEXT season. And please send photos from the best dude ranch in Montana!

From zoos to botanical gardens, these are the best places to learn more about plants and animals, according to USA TODAY 10Best readers.

“I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distan...
25/10/2024

“I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” ~ Lillian Smith

"It’s widely agreed that when it comes to travel, the earlier you book, the cheaper it is." Read this article for the id...
14/10/2024

"It’s widely agreed that when it comes to travel, the earlier you book, the cheaper it is." Read this article for the ideal booking window, and more tips:

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Put off by the price of train travel? Rail Europe’s CEO shares his insights into how to find the best deal.

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You know the saying, "I cook with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food!" From a hands-on kitchen session on a tour of Spain.

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