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17 Things to Pack for a Cruise

You’ve booked your BNT Bucket List Cruise, and now it’s time to pack. No matter what your vessel, you’ve got to make sure you have your cruising essentials! What have you got in your cruising suitcase? Passport valid 6 months beyond cruising dates Seasick Wrist Band Small First Aid Kit or Anti-bacterial Wipes Sunscreen Packable […]

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Living the Tour Director Life—With Yang Bontrager!

Bob Neff, Jr.: Yang has traveled the world and loves to see and experience new things. We are so pleased to have her as part of our tour directing team. With a friendly smile on her face, she is always prepared for each tour she leads and looking forward to taking you on your next […]

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Did You Know Tulip Trivia Answers!

Q1. 1600s. The tulip cost 10 times the average working class yearly wage. The time was known as “Tulip Mania.” Q2. The arrival of Spring Q3. Fall Q4. Light! Even in a vase! Q5. Central Asia Q6. True Q7. Sepals Q8. True. During WWII, they used tulips to replace onions and even baked tulip bread! […]

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Living the Tour Director Life—With Cindy Wilson

Whenever you are with Cindy, she is looking to have fun. She has a refreshing smile and loves to laugh. She has led groups that come to experience Lancaster for a day and many others that have gone for a couple of weeks to far off places. Cindy always seems to come home with more […]

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BNT Welcomes Three New Tour Directors!

You may have wondered what Bob Neff, Jr. looks for when hiring a new tour director. His response? “Loves Jesus, cares about people, and a good communicator.”  I remember specific moments with great tour directors over the years. In London, our tour director carried an umbrella—everywhere. Because, London! When it wasn’t raining, and she needed to […]

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Living the Tour Director Life—With Patti Olson

              “Patti has more energy than I ever had.  She loves to travel (especially Alaska where she used to live). She is always excited to help people have the best vacation possible.” ~Bob Neff, Jr. Where’s your hometown? I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, but I left […]

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33 Verses for the Traveler—When Faith Leaves Footsteps

I trust these meditation and scripture readings will speak to you and help start your day on the right foot. Always be grateful for strength for the day knowing that God is working behind the scenes in a thousand different ways for your good and His glory.  Remember to refresh the spirit of those around […]

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30 Things To Pack For A Long Trip

I confess, given my packing allotment (pieces of luggage), I inevitably stuff them full. That’s why I rely on packing lists to keep me on track and organized when I travel. It’s really about how luxurious my packing list can be, and whether I’m taking a longer trip. If I’m planning a longer trip AND […]

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20 Ways to Practice Slow Travel While on a Group Tour or Cruise

Choose a longer tour. Study the itinerary and choose (or don’t choose) your optional excursions. Don’t opt for all of the options if you think you’ll be rushed. Choose a“hub-and-spoke” tour to explore an area. That way you’ll stay put longer. Explore. Choose a different walking or dinner companion every now and then! Try new […]

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Slow Down, Time, and Give Me Some Slow Travel

When is enough enough? I’m talking about travel, by the way. We travel away from the comfort of our homes for a change of scenery, a different pace of life, a new perspective. We explore, discover new places, refresh our minds, or maybe even, return to a familiar place where we feel “at home.” How […]

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