by ftlbutler | Jul 28, 2025 | Travel Tips
Going on a trip—whether for vacation, a mission trip, or ministry—can be invigorating and spiritually rewarding. But if you’ve ever come down with a bug mid-journey, you know how quickly it can derail your plans. Between jet lag, unfamiliar food, and exposure to new...
by ftlbutler | Jun 12, 2025 | Travel Tips
Last Updated: February 5, 2026 | Reading Time: 12 minutes Quick Summary Family mission trips work best when you choose age-appropriate activities, prepare kids for cultural differences, pack smart snacks, and maintain flexibility. The average family mission trip lasts...
by ftlbutler | Apr 23, 2025 | Travel Tips
Let’s be real—flying with kids can feel overwhelming. You might be thinking: What if they have a meltdown at 30,000 feet? How will they sleep on a 14-hour flight? What on earth will keep them entertained the whole time? If you’ve never flown with little ones before,...
by ftlbutler | Apr 10, 2025 | Travel News
…Until She Became the Oldest Person to Visit Antarctica Some dreams stay with us forever. They may get tucked away, left behind as life takes us in different directions, but they never truly fade. For Renee Grabiner, that dream was Antarctica. At 96 years old,...
by ftlbutler | Feb 17, 2025 | Travel Tips
Have you noticed how crazy the weather has been this winter? Freezing temperatures and snow storms in Alabama… Blizzards in the Midwest… Fires and floods in California… One problem with extreme weather is that you can get stranded while...
