Category: Gate 1 Connections
Ecuador! Where Natural, Culture, and the Future All Come Together
There is an Ecuadorian saying that translates to “Look for a good tree, and you’ll have good shade,”the point being that the best things in life don’t come to you-you must seek them out. Travelers […]
A Closer Look at Distant Empire: China Revealed
We hear about the enormity of China all the time, with its 3.7 million square miles, 1.3 billion people, and 56 ethnic groups speaking 292 dialects. China’s sweeping size and complexity can make it seem mysterious, even […]
The Road to Morocco: North Africa with a Dash of Europe
Morocco is one of the world’s most entrancing destinations. Here, in one of Africa’s most developed and modern countries, the past lives on in vast and vibrant souks and medinas that harken back to the […]
A World Unto Themselves: The Epic Scope of New Zealand and Australia
The twin titans of the South Pacific boast an array of landscapes, cultures, and treasures diverse enough to fill an entire globe. In just one journey encompassing both New Zealand and Australia, you can experience […]
Colombia: Welcoming Culture, Colonial Splendor & Magnificent Beauty
If one place in all of Colombia symbolizes how far the country has come since its founding, it is The Vaults in the gorgeous Caribbean city of Cartagena. These age-old archways once housed armaments and, […]
Vietnam: the Diverse and Welcoming Gem of Southeast Asia
There’s no denying the friendly feeling you get when you visit Vietnam. A profound sense of humanity and harmony infuses every aspect of this nation. It is also a mysterious and beautiful country – with […]
Renaissance History. Soaring Beauty. It Could Only Be Italy.
Endless romance. Unrivaled food and wine. A rich history of art, religion and civilizations that spans the ages. And breathtaking panoramas from mountain lakes and rolling hills to sweeping and rocky coasts. This is Italy, […]
Croatia: Where Culture Runs Deep and Coastal Beauty Reigns
Red-roofed medieval cities huddle on Adriatic shores. A thousand emerald islands unfurl along a sparkling coast like a shining necklace. A forested mountainside is awash in a mesmerizing network of lakes and waterfalls. Croatia is […]
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