by Bambi Wineland | Mar 18, 2016 | Adoptive Family Travel, Birth Country Travel, Guatemala, Heritage Journey, Travel
The Shaman ritual I experienced at Iximché (pronounced, EEE shim ché) was one of the most moving experiences of my life. When I arrived at this famed archaeological site, I didn’t quite know what to expect. I was anxious, but very excited! The parking lot was...
by Bambi Wineland | Feb 4, 2016 | Adoptive Family Travel, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Heritage Journey, Thailand, Travel
Why heritage travel? Heritage travel for families with internationally adopted children allows families the opportunity to experience their child’s birth country, understand its people, and learn firsthand about their child’s roots. A Heritage Journey can also provide...
by Bambi Wineland | Feb 4, 2016 | Adoptive Family Travel, Guatemala, Heritage Journey, Travel
On December 30, 2014, I embarked on one of the most important climbs of my life . . . Climbing Volcán Pacaya for the second time this year was no historic climbing accomplishment, but climbing it with my 10-year-old son, Jac — who is from Guatemala, made this...
by Bambi Wineland | Feb 4, 2016 | Adoptive Family Travel, Guatemala, Heritage Journey, Travel
I was recently in Guatemala scouting an upcoming Heritage Journey for my family. Just before I left, my ten-year old son placed a small red and yellow marble in my hand and whispered a very private message in my ear. With his big brown eyes tearing up and a very...
