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Tracing the Untold Stories with Kimberly Schmidt:
Behind the Scenes of Vienna to Venice 

Tracing the Untold Stories with Kimberly Schmidt: Behind the Scenes of Vienna to Venice 

By Jassmehar

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to develop a brand-new tour—walking alongside a leading historian through castles, cathedrals, and cobblestoned towns, uncovering the stories that will shape the journey? That’s exactly what we experienced this past summer with Kimberly Schmidt.
16.09.25 12:26 PM - Comment(s)
Every Suitcase Tells a Story

Every Suitcase Tells a Story

By Jassmehar

A line that stays with us is shared by our museum guide at the Pier 21 Museum in Halifax: “Every suitcase tells a story.” It lingers in our minds as we wander through the halls, absorbing stories of the waves of immigrants who pass through Canada’s historic seaport, including Pier 21.
29.08.25 10:00 AM - Comment(s)
Childhood Dreams Fuel Travel to Egypt and Beyond

Childhood Dreams Fuel Travel to Egypt and Beyond

By Sandra Reimer

“Wouldn’t it be great to see the pyramids,” Garen Martens recalls thinking as a child growing up in Oklahoma. In fifth and sixth grade Geography class, he learned about countries like Egypt, Australia, China, Poland, and South Africa—all places he later visited as an adult. Both Garen and his wife E...

14.07.25 02:38 PM - Comment(s)
Unearthing Untold Stories: How Women & Peasants Shaped Anabaptism

Unearthing Untold Stories: How Women & Peasants Shaped Anabaptism

By Jassmehar

“Women had this interesting place in early Anabaptism... they could move around with greater secrecy and, in some ways, greater freedom than men.” - Dr. Kimberly Schmidt, Professor Emeritus, Eastern Mennonite University
09.06.25 02:13 PM - Comment(s)
Cruising with New Friends

Cruising with New Friends

By Jassmehar

Tour Host Profile: 

Rob and Monika Wismer

“During dinner times we shared videos and pictures and talked about the days’ activities. 

It was like a family gathering, even though we weren’t all blood related.” 

- Monika Wismer, TourMagination Cruise Host 
20.05.25 01:08 PM - Comment(s)