by Joy Owens | Jan 27, 2026 | Travel Tips
(and the One Mistake That Almost Cost Me a Trip) I was enjoying Thanksgiving dinner and my mashed potatoes when the thought hit me. When does my passport expire? Just days earlier, I’d said yes—very enthusiastically—to an all-expenses-paid trip to Turkey. December 14...
by Joy Owens | Nov 3, 2025 | Travel Tips
Choosing the Right Travel Agency for Group Travel Coordinating group travel — whether for a mission team, corporate event, family reunion, or sports team — can be complex. Managing multiple travelers, flight schedules, and budgets requires more than a search engine....
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 | 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...
