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1 month ago | 
fwtmagazine.com | Joelle Machia |Ryan Slough
When we started planning our Easter Island trip, we thought we were ticking off a box. After all, how could we not visit the Moai? Those legendary stone statues had been on our minds for years, and Ryan’s 40th birthday seemed the perfect excuse to see them up close. We figured we’d fly in, marvel at the statues, and head home. We didn’t expect Easter Island, with its natural beauty, laid-back vibe, and welcoming people, would steal our hearts in unexpected ways.
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2 months ago | 
newsweek.com | Linnea Bailey |Joelle Machia |Gwen Pratesi
Planning the perfect vacation takes time—time you don't often have. Sound familiar? Then you might need a tour operator to help you break the cycle of indistinguishable beach trips and create the journey of a lifetime. We've collected the top tour operators based in the U.S. that can arrange the details for any kind of trip, from eco-friendly tours of the Galápagos Islands to elegant train rides through Switzerland's majestic Alps.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Joelle Machia
Joelle Machia is the Co-Founder of Wanderers Compass. When you’re standing in a new country, perhaps jet-lagged, working to understand a few polite phrases in the local language, it’s a powerful reminder of how much there is to learn. Travel is humbling, but that’s exactly what makes it so transformative for leaders.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Joelle Machia
Joelle Machia is the Co-Founder of Wanderers Compass. Business travel can be both a privilege and a burden. Heavy demands often overshadow the opportunity to explore new places and meet new people. The lack of routine and the pressure to perform at their best can leave business travelers feeling disconnected from their work and families and, ultimately, from themselves. Burnout is exceedingly common among frequent business travelers, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
wandererscompass.com | Joelle Machia
“Anyone who comes to Palermo without seeing Monreale arrives on a donkey and leaves as an ass”Old Sicilian SayingFew places better exemplify the merging of cultures than the Monreale Cathedral, located in a hillside town about four miles south of Palermo in northern Sicily, Italy. Perched above groves of olive, orange, and almond trees, the cathedral offers a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
wandererscompass.com | Joelle Machia
“The fact that it survived so many violent times, and still stands, speaks, volumes of its symbolism to its people and Germany!”Aaron GoetschOur visit to Cologne, Germany, centered around one remarkable sight: the Cologne Cathedral. As we approached the cathedral, its towering spires and intricate Gothic architecture took our breath away. Inside, the atmosphere was awe-inspiring, with sunlight streaming through stained-glass windows and illuminating centuries-old artwork.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Joelle Machia
Joelle Machia is the Co-Founder of Wanderers Compass. Business interactions rely on communication. Cross-cultural business was once reserved for large corporations, but in today’s global economy, many small and medium-sized businesses face a critical challenge: learning how to navigate new cross-cultural interactions. International travel has taught me that approaching cross-cultural communication with respect and an open mind is essential.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
wandererscompass.com | Joelle Machia
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions”Oliver Wendell HolmesThe experience of travel goes far beyond visiting picturesque places and seeking thrilling adventures. It can be a deeply personal and transformative journey. Ryan, half of the Wanderes Compass team, opens up and shares his profound story. Upon reading it for the first time, I found myself moved to tears by the sincerity and emotional depth of his words.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
calbizjournal.com | Joelle Machia
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao TzuIt’s a great, big world, and we are so stoked that you’re about to get out there and explore it!Traveling abroad for the first time can be both exciting and intimidating. Taking your first international trip is a significant milestone, accompanied by a certain sense of anticipation, anxiety, and thrill. Nothing beats experiencing new cultures, meeting interesting people, and learning to immerse yourself in the unfamiliar.
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Sep 14, 2023 | 
wandererscompass.com | Joelle Machia
May you never forget what is worth remembering, nor ever remember what is best forgotten. Irish blessingTo travel is the opportunity to experience amazing things, and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is one of those things. One can argue what style, location, or country makes for the best Castle to see, so why Bunratty Castle? One of those amazing things you get from traveling is walking through history.
