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We are not your typical tour company. We are different in the places we visit, how we travel, and the people who join us! And we\u2019re proud of our differences!<\/p>\n
Our tours are led by hand-picked local guides who are fun, friendly, and knowledgeable. They meet you upon arrival and stay with you throughout. Our guides are also our close friends. As friends do, they share perspectives from their part of the world.<\/p>\n
Get ready for some great fun. We\u2019re always observant, \ufb02exible, and watchful for serendipitous opportunities that positively touch and positively change our lives (and the lives of those we meet). You\u2019ll never be the same. Who would have expected travelers to be a part of the reunion of adopted Romanian children and their birth mother? It happened!<\/p>\n
The descriptions are here to entice you to call us. If the dates and destinations meet your needs, learn more. Rather than produce massive catalogs, we provide a detailed brochure for each speci\ufb01c tour. These are available quickly by PDF in printable format. Just call or email to order. As a preview, look for the itinerary on our website. If you need help with navigation, please let us know.<\/p>\n
You are unique and not just a number to us. We are available to assist\u2014before, during, and after your tour. The greatest compliment we receive is that so many travel with us again and again. We happily provide references.<\/p>\n
Yes, we have gone to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Right now, we focus mainly on Ethiopia and Iran\u2014burgeoning destinations.<\/p>\n
We include musical programs, cultural exchanges, performances, counterpart meetings, embassy visits, home visits, trips to schools and crafts centers, and private lectures by local experts.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s best for you is best for us. Use your airline mileage or secure your tickets in a way that best meets your requirements and needs.<\/p>\n
Most of our groups are 10 to 15 citizen diplomats, both men and women, singles, and couples of all ages. We offer room shares for single travelers. Our travelers are simply the best. You\u2019ll \ufb01t right in!<\/p>\n
Since we believe that enjoyment of the journey begins long before departure when you start learning about your destination, we prepare you with informative pre-trip study material.<\/p>\n
The company was formed by League member Gwen Erwood in 1984 to organize tours, predominately for League of Women Voters members \u2013 both men and women. The LWV is a nonprofit, nonpartisan political organization encouraging active and informed citizen participation in the American political system. \u00a0In 1987, the company was incorporated in the State of New York. \u00a0The first tours were to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, followed by China when it first opened to tourism. \u00a0Travel Concepts International Inc. (TCI) has successfully operated tours to Iran since 1999 and was one of the first companies offering Americans the opportunity to see Iran since the 1979 revolution. \u00a0The destinations, programs, and dates of travel are determined exclusively by Travel Concepts International. The inspiration for the series is to bring members together to further the League\u2019s position of promoting peace in an interdependent world. Although the \u201cTravel with the League\u201d series began exclusively as a League of Women Voters project, our travelers \u2013 thanks to word-of-mouth endorsements \u2013 extend beyond the League of Women Voters to include AAUW, United Nations Association, Peace Links, Rotary International, and friends of those who travel. We share experiences, good humor, and a love of history and culture, which are unparalleled. Many of our trips feature optional cultural exchanges and embassy visits. They foster lasting friendships. We carefully plan these Cultural Tours to Better Understand the World and Its People.<\/p>\n
The greatest compliment is that many members travel, again and again, encouraging their friends to join. We sincerely appreciate your trust, and we\u2019ll do our very best to make sure your travel experience is full, rewarding, and great fun! In 2006 we trademarked the name \u201cSerious Traveler,\u201d which is the name of our domain: www.serioustraveler.com, as well as the name of our newsletter. Serious Traveler defines both us and the exceptional people who travel with us. There are other TCIs but only one Serious Traveler.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]
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