A Nepalese Heritage Journey

Nepal, or as she is better know, the “Roof of the World” is one of the most strikingly beautiful and complex places on earth. From snow-capped mountains that disappear into the sky to the wide smiles of colorfully clothed and welcoming Nepalese, the country is both daunting and charming in one fell swoop.

The capital city of Kathmandu is the heartbeat of Nepal and the cultural crossroads between India and China. The influences of her boarding nations can be seen in both the architecture and cuisine. Millions of Buddhists make pilgrimage to Nepal each year to visit the birthplace of Gautama Buddha at Lumbini, a temple complex where Buddha once lived, which is now a UNESCO Heritage Site. Thousands and thousands of tourists also clamor to Nepal for the vast systems of trails and climbing opportunities amongst the most renowned peaks on our planet – the largest of which is Mount Everest, standing at 29,029 feet!

Nepal awaits. Let us help you plan your journey today!

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Our Adoptive Family Travel Philosophy

When we plan trips to a child’s birth country we are looking for activities that accomplish specific goals. First and foremost, we want to bring adoptive families closer together. We know that adoptive families often struggle with attachment and bonding issues so we use fun adventure activities that are challenging enough to require each family member to step outside his or her comfort zone, but easy enough to be accomplished. When that happens, research tells us that several different hormones are released into your body – serotonin, dopamine and endorphins. When those hormones are released into your body, you feel good – they are your happy hormones! When you feel good, you are more likely to connect deeply with all those around you. Especially when you congratulate, hug and talk about your accomplishments. And the good news, that’s when you release oxytocin – which is the clincher! Oxytocin is the bonding hormone and we want our travelers to release it as often as possible!

We use adventure activities like a company would use team-building exercises. We want the activity to act as the catalyst for healthy communication, collaboration and ultimately, connection. When families work as a team to accomplish a goal, it helps builds a positive family culture. Team-building exercises and adventure activities (when done together) lay the foundation for mutual understanding and respect. You get to see each other’s strengths and weaknesses and encourage each other through to the meeting your desired goal. The best part, accomplishing goals and  being rewarded for your efforts, releases all the happy “connecting” hormone’s AND builds self-esteem. Research also tells us that internationally adopted children often score lower on measures of self-esteem – we want to change that. When your adopted child accomplishes his or her goal, feels great, releases those happy hormones, he or she will connect more deeply with you and  other family members – it’s that simple.

Finally, we want all adopted children to leave their birth country having had a positive cultural and family experience. We look for triggers, we understand your child, we understand your family dynamics, we understand your needs, desires and limitations when we plan your itinerary. In other words, we strive to make every experience positive. When your child has a positive in-country experience, your child will develop a positive sense of self in relationship to his or her birth country. We know that a strong cultural identity fosters a positive sense of self, higher self-esteem, more joy and with all that comes richer connections.

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