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I first met Sunny Dooley, a Diné (Navajo) storyteller from Chi Chil’ Tah—“where the oaks grow”—when I hosted her at the North Texas Storytelling Festival. From the moment she opened her mouth, something ancient stirred. Sunny carries generations of Blessingway stories in her voice—tales that teach harmony, balance, and belonging. She is one of the…

My face was pressed against a steamy taxi window, staring out as a chaos of humanity slipped by. This place was, by map miles, the farthest point on the planet I had traveled. My days in Madagascar had been demanding. Twenty miles of daily walking on dusty, diesel-clouded roads exhausted me. Witnessing the labyrinth of…

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This year, Wonder Voyage Executive Director Shawn Small entered his first children’s book I Dream of Water into the Children’s Picture Book category of the Independent Publishers (IPPY) Awards. He and illustrator Jenny Robbins had previously won IPPY bronze and silver for their devotional guides The Via Crucis and Via Advent. “I had a good feeling about I Dream of Water taking…

One of the elements that separate a good pilgrimage from a great one is a team's willingness to delve into the story of the location. In this introduction to Narrative Voyages, Executive Director Shawn Small shares why story is so powerful.

Do you know the key elements that separate a Wonder Voyage pilgrimage from other mission trips, field trips, and educational adventures? This video breaks down what makes our trips unique.

Looking to slow down and reconnect with wonder? This week, Wonder Voyage Guides share their favorite stateside hikes.

Considering planning your group's next pilgrimage or mission trip yourself? Wonder Voyage Executive Director Shawn Small walks through the debate over penny-pinching when it comes to team travel.

Executive Director Shawn Small shares his experience in Big Bend on a recent Boundless Expeditions trip. Recently struck by COVID, the adventure was healing for his mind, body, and spirit.