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A journey to Israel can be unforgettable at any age. For young adults, it can also be formative: an opportunity to connect faith with place, ask meaningful questions, and gain a firsthand perspective that stays with them long after they return home. Fellowship Travel is inviting Christian young adults to make Israel part of their…

If you’re feeling worried about traveling to Uganda right now due to Ebola concerns, you’re definitely not alone.  Health alerts often cause travelers to hesitate, but hearing directly from someone who has recently been there can help ease those concerns.  Brent Howland, President of International Messengers, recently returned from Uganda and shared his firsthand experience to offer a clearer perspective.  Understanding…

One of my favorite parts of working in mission travel is that great ideas often come out of everyday conversations. Recently, I was talking with a ministry partner about two key challenges: how to strengthen missions participation, specifically among men ages 18 to 24, and how to fund more trips in a creative, community-building way.…

How could I refuse? For the Great Jubilee of 2000, the Pope invited the world to his house to celebrate. How could I refuse that offer?! So, I joined a small group from my church that was planning to go. For months, we prepared spiritually for the pilgrimage ahead, focusing on our faith and what…

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain may be over, but for Catholic groups, the moment is still very much alive. During his June 2026 apostolic journey, the Holy Father traveled through Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife, where he celebrated public Masses, led Marian prayer, met with young people, and took part in encounters focused…

With fuel costs rising and airfare climbing with them, it’s natural to wonder whether it makes sense to wait and see if prices come back down. For individual travelers, that may seem like a reasonable strategy. For groups, it typically is not. With more than 45 years of arranging group travel, we’ve seen that airfare…

Whether it’s studying Baroque painting in Italy, learning contemporary dance in Brazil, or exploring the influence of indigenous design in New Zealand, the world offers an unmatched classroom for arts students. At FTI, we are experts in building custom, faculty-led programs that bring studio, performance, and theory to life through immersive travel. Why take arts…

Walking in the footsteps of Paul across southern Italy is a journey that offers both beauty and spiritual transformation. I recently traced part of Paul’s final journey recorded in Acts 27 and 28, from his arrival at Syracuse all the way to his imprisonment and martyrdom in Rome. Along the way, I stood where Scripture…

From exploring the Politics of Apartheid in South Africa to immersing in the Culture of Zen and Buddhism in Japan, the world is a rich classroom for humanities students. At FTI, we specialize in fully customized, faculty-led programs that bring academic concepts to life. Why Bring Your Humanities Students Abroad? What Will My Program Look…

Are you traveling next summer? The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to North America (June 11-July 19, 2026). Whether you’re attending matches or just flying in or out of the region, your travel plans will be affected. With games spread across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, air travel demand will…