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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)
Exploring Your Personal History

Exploring Your Personal History

By Jassmehar

Who am I? Do you ever ask yourself that question? Part of the answer includes where you came from—not only your past but your family’s past. It is one of those things we cannot choose but are given, so why not find out more!
07.05.25 08:45 AM - Comment(s)
Tracing My Roots to the Alsace

Tracing My Roots to the Alsace

By Jassmehar

At a family gathering this past December, my aunt shared with me the story of my great-great-grandmother, Barbara “Bärbel” Böhr Dick, and our ancestral connection to the Alsace region of France. Until then, I knew little about the Böhr family, so I was intrigued when she sent me The Recollections of...

27.01.25 12:20 PM - Comment(s)