Enriching Experiences to Help You Discover, Appreciate, and Preserve
​The Wonder of the World

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness...” –- Mark Twain

The Wonder of the World seminars are half-day, full-day, and weekend retreats focused on themes that will enrich, inspire and motivate you, all while benefiting worthwhile companion causes.

Journeys, typically running one week or longer, are offered at some of the world's most inspiring locations.  ​Rooted in a deep appreciation and reverence for the beauty of our planet, and seeking to preserve it for future generations, The Wonder of of the World Journeys uniquely offer you the opportunity to engage in truly purposeful travel.  Please read below to find out more, or sign-up for a seminar or journey today!

Personal growth meets Conservation
I believe the most wonder-full things on earth are the very things that will most inspire you, allowing you to see the world with new eyes.  You will be able to question your previous assumptions and limitations, and feel excited about your life, and the life of this planet. As you learn what makes the places, masterpieces, cultures and landscapes we explore so extraordinary, you'll reconnect to your own senses, rediscover your own creative power, learn to savor the present moment and discover a new sense of what is possible for you in your own life.  You'll return home with a greater sense of appreciation and purpose -- as well as practical steps to help make a positive difference in the world. 

Purposeful Travel
The Wonder of the World strives both to help travelers discover the world's most wonderful places, masterworks, and creatures, and to help preserve those treasures.  We do this by increasing awareness, and by raising funds.  When you sign up for one of our journeys, part of your tuition is used directly to benefit a companion charitable cause that protects and conserves the beauty of our planet-- from fine art restoration to endangered species conservation.  With The Wonder of the World,  learning about the world can also help to save it.

Deeper, richer content
Every Wonder of the World Journey invites you to venture far beyond conventional tourism to become a true explorer.  You'll delve into the artistic, intellectual, ecological, and historical contexts of each destination, profoundly enriching your own experience, understanding, and appreciation. Journeys are educational, and include classes and workshops in such subjects as creative writing and literature, painting and photography, and/or engaging, interactive lectures on wildlife, history, philosophy, and creativity.  A Wonder of the World Journey is therefore a truly enriching experience that will benefit both you, and the planet.  
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Led by an award-winning Professor and passionate teacher
I  come to each journey with a PhD in literature, nearly twenty years of teaching experience, and expertise in languages, philosophy, and the arts.  At the same time, you can rest assured that the journeys I lead are engaging, fun, and experiential, and never include stuffy academic lectures.  I am here not only to share my knowledge but to share my boundless enthusiasm for all the things that make our world so wonder-full.  

Personally designed by an experienced international traveler
I never promote any mass-marketed tours, and will never send you anywhere I have not visited -- and loved -- personally.  I ventured abroad on my first solo trip when I was barely fifteen, and since then have traveled extensively around the world, and have lived abroad in a variety of countries on three continents.  I speak multiple languages, partner with locals, and am able to share insider insights to take you well beyond the predictable tourist trails, allowing you to enjoy a more authentic, immersive experience.

Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
Responsible tourism means that we treat other lands, peoples, and wildlife with respect and minimize our environmental impact.  We respect local customs, refrain from interfering with local wildlife, and serve as positive ambassadors from our own countries.  Sustainable tourism seeks to ensure that tourist dollars benefit local communities, providing employment opportunities for local peoples and reducing poverty,  We ensure that we make a positive impact on the places we visit, and, indeed, use tourism as a force to raise awareness for cultural and natural preservation.

Environmental Commitment 
As an organization committed to preserving the Wonder of the World for future generations, we take environmental and ecological considerations very seriously. Journeys are held at eco-friendly locations, follow sound green policies, and teach participants empowering ways they can help the planet while traveling,  and at home.  We also favor local, organic, and plant-based meals whenever possible, and we offset the carbon emissions from your air travel to benefit worthwhile local programs around the globe.

Scholarships
Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the Wonder of the World -- the inspirational power of our planet's greatest cultural masterpieces and sites of natural beauty.  That is why a portion of the proceeds from every Wonder of the World Journey goes directly into our Janet Dunne Memorial Scholarship Fund.  These merit-based scholarships will allow deserving individuals who might not otherwise have the financial resources  to join us on a life-changing journey. When you book a place at one of my seminars or on one of my journeys, you will help others to realize their dreams. ​​

Focused on the Best of the World
The Wonder of the World was created to educate, uplift, and inspire; to cultivate appreciation and reverence; and to harness those feelings to make a positive difference in the world.  Journeys therefore focus on the best the world has to offer: its most empowering ideas, its most awe-inspiring landscapes, its most amazing creatures, its highest achievements in culture, science, and the arts.  Journeys and seminars offer a much-needed opportunity to focus on all the good in the world, and to do good as well. 

When you choose The Wonder of the World, feel confident that you are doing something wonder-full for yourself, for others, and for our planet.

Sign up for a journey or seminar today!