As a world traveler, you recognize the importance of multicultural awareness among young people. As a parent, grandparent or member of a...

When traveling abroad, be aware of seemingly innocent hand gestures that could be misconstrued or unintentionally offensive. Throughout...

There are almost as many reasons to travel as there are travelers. Intrigued by the myriad motivations, we sought insights through the...

Some travel quotes are so compelling that they inspire us to pack a bag, spread our wings and set off on an excellent adventure. Here are...

As a world traveler, you’ve undoubtedly experienced the challenges of communicating through an interpreter. Here are some guidelines to...

When I photograph indigenous people, I approach with one simple principle: finding a common denominator – something that unites us as...

The trust that Uncommon Journeys clients extend to us is not something that we take lightly. It humbles us. And when clients return to...

Statistics show that 85% of travelers go someplace they've already been. Ready for a break from the familiar? Eager to try something new?...

COVID-19 upended our lives and tested the limits of our spirits. But through it all, there were moments of joy, uplifting reminders to...

If you’re looking for a definitive answer as to whether Burma or Myanmar is the correct name for the southeast Asian country, you’re not...

There are two types of travelers: efficient packers and over-packers. The former doesn’t need our advice. The latter doesn’t want it....

We like to keep our blog refined, as befits our sophisticated readers. That being said, please indulge us stepping out of character to...

If you’re confounded by the requirements and process to obtain a Bolivian tourist visa, your confusion is justified. We travel to Bolivia...

Recent images of a ravaged Burma have been seared into our consciousness. As distressing and gut-wrenching as they are, Burma is so much...

On February 1, 2021, the Burmese (Myanmar) military staged a coups, leaving death, destruction and poverty in its wake. The crisis has...

A single candle illuminates the shrouded figures of four small children, bronzing their faces and imbuing them with an angelic quality....

From quaint grammatical infelicities to expressions lost in translation, unintentionally hilarious signs are a universal source of...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, passport processing times are severely delayed. To add to the frustration, the National Passport Processing...

Dehydration, especially when traveling to exotic destinations, is often ignored or mistaken for other maladies, from the flu to food...

The recent boom in tour companies offering international “voluntourism” opportunities has fueled the desire to volunteer. As a result,...