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The Venice Simpson-Orient-Express (VSOE): Memoirs of a most luxurious train of intrigue and coincidence
I recently fulfilled my life long dream of taking the VSOE. Although it has been on my mind to experience the VSOE, this journey came about purely by chance
Month #9 of a Year of Contemplation: Our Leaders Matter More than we Realize
All great civilizations can be taken down by poor leadership or exalted with strong leadership and cooperation. And, it can happen faster than one could imagine.
Featured Traveler: Jonathan, from Memphis
We just spent almost Two weeks with Jonathan in Morocco, and it is safe to say that he is simply always in a good mood. Always smiling, immersed in Morocco, full of mirth and laughter– this is Johnathan. Zoom: What was your highlight from the trip? Jonathan: The night we spent in the Sahara Desert was really unforgettable and just incredible. That night and the days before and after were the most unique part of the trip, and they were the most memorable. Everything from the camel rides to the dinner, and even the accommodations, came together to create a...
Travel Inspires Creativity
A few days ago, towards the end of our tour in Morocco, our group got to visit the new Yves Saint Laurent museum and Majorelle Garden in Marrakech. Strolling through the beautiful museum, full of memorabilia, photographs, and most importantly, his iconic designs, one quickly sees how much his time in Morocco affected his designs, which naturally had great outreach and influence throughout the rest of the world. For our group, it was a definite reminder that travel is a powerful cog in the wheel of creativity. As American motivational author, Louise Lynn Hay said, “People who have a limited life...
Wine Tasting in the Midwest
Napa and Sonoma may have all the fame and popularity, but wine regions like the Leelanau Peninsula are gaining notoriety, and are creating great wines, perfectly accessible for a weekend of wine tasting in the Midwest! Zoom Vacations' Bryan Herb appeared on WCIU's "The Jam" to discuss wine tasting in the Midwest.
May, 2018 Zoom Vacations e-newsletter
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Month #8 of a Year of Contemplation: Abrahamic Religions
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have much more in common than their perceived differences.
Featured Traveler: Toby, from New York City
Read on as Toby shares his experience with Zoom in Southeast Asia.
Me, Myself, and the Maldives
I just spent a few days on Zoom Maldives with a half a dozen Zoomers, anxious to experience its riches. Ironically all were single, which goes against the misconception that the Maldives is only for honeymooning couples.