NEW FOR 2008!

CUSTOMIZED JOURNEYS

In response to the needs and desires of various organizations and groups, this year we are focusing on sponsored journeys to various locations. Let us plan a journey of a lifetime for you and your colleagues, friends or family.  Cross Cultural Journeys plans trips for like-minded organizations, institutions, donor trips and groups of 10 or more people traveling together.  In the past we have organized journeys for groups such as the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS); the State of the World Forum: Tibet House; The Deepak Chopra Center; Lesley University; The World Times and many more.  Call us if you would like to discuss a trip for your group.

We can customize your cultural journey to meet the needs of your group to the following destinations: Burma; Bali; Bhutan; Tibet; India (north or south); Morocco; Mongolia; shaman of Ecuador; shaman of Peru; Ethiopia (Historic North and tribal South); trekking in Nepal; South Africa; Botswana; big game photo safaris in Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa; Ireland.

India

Heart of India

August 12-25, 2008
This journey to fascinating and mysterious India provides an overview of contemporary and ancient Northern India with an emphasis on its spiritual heritage. We begin in Delhi and travel by train capturing a glimpse of rural village India with its mustard and lentil fields mostly unchanged in over 2,500 years, to Varanasi where we immerse ourselves in traditional India and become pilgrims ourselves as we begin to surrender to mother India, a wonderful teacher of the unteachable. Co-sponsored by Lesley University, with Professors Neal Klein and Jan Wall. Download a printable registration form. For Lesley University students only.

Ethiopia

Historic North, Mysticism & the Tribal Omo Valley

Ethiopia, one of the most interesting and exciting countries in the world, full of history, intrigue, mysticism and mystery. This journey is divided into two portions. In the north, we explore the ancient sacred historic spiritual traditions of Coptic Christianity that predate Western society by centuries. (Many say that Ethiopia is the site of the Garden of Eden). The second portion is an overland adventure into the remote tribal lands of the south, to visit a people living in traditional village compounds, far from any beaten path. This is a journey straight out of the pages of National Geographic magazine. The Ethiopians are a people of extraordinary grace, beauty, strength, resilience and intelligence whose spiritual and tribal traditions and sense of cultural and personal dignity have remained intact through the centuries. In addition to the above we will be visiting projects sponsored by Cross Cultural Journeys Foundation where travelers will have the optional opportunity to participate in a day of service at one of our projects. Limited to 15 persons. Call for further information. Open to all travelers.

3rd Quest for Global Healing Gathering

Hawaii, June 8-11, 2009 - Save the Date!

Join people from around the world at the spectacular Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park for four exciting days. Now is the time for us to listen to the earth, and to act in ways that will lead to the restoration of a sustainable planet for ourselves, and our children. If you want to learn, and take action that will make a difference…you are invited. The gathering will explore the wisdom and ways of traditional peoples who honor the earth. It will also highlight powerful and innovative initiatives started by social entrepreneurs who are making a real difference in our world.

Over 1,000 dynamic individuals from 40 countries…social entrepreneurs, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, corporate leaders and many others participated in the first two Quest for Global Healing gatherings in Bali in 2004 and 2006. Join us in Hawaii in 2009!

Trips in Planning

Southern India, January 2009, for Institute of Noetic Sciences, led by James O'Dea, president of IONS. Check back soon for more inf

PHOTO GALLERIES FROM SOME OF OUR PAST TRIPS:

ETHIOPIA: Historic North and Tribal Omo Valley
with Worku Sharew, Carole Angermeir and Tracy Apple

INDIA: The Life of the Buddha
with Robert Thurman

TIBET: Exploration into Consciousness
with Professor Gregory Hillis

CUBA: Journey into Healing with Deepak Chopra