On June 24, 2023, our Global Travelers gathered in person (in New Brighton, MN) and on zoom to celebrate. We shared drinks, food, laughter, memories, and success stories. In the spirit of the Four Way Test, we built goodwill and better friendships.

In the fall of 2022, Rotary Global Travelers formed a partnership with Cairo Elite Rotary Club in Egypt. Together we wrote a grant to provide a specialized treatment for liver cancer patients and to train nurses to treat these patients.

Member Peter Kaurup describes a Rotary service trip to Guatemala with a primary focus of interacting with the Safe Passage/Camino Seguro operation in Guatemala City and visits to Antigua and Santiago Atitlan.

Associate Member Jelan Heidelberg describes a recent trip to Rwanda. She and her husband trekked to see the gorillas and learned about the culture and history of this tiny country.

Experienced travel advisor Rick Steves says: “On your trip you’ll meet two kinds of travelers: those who pack light and those who wish they had.” We summarize some valuable advice for packing light from a couple experts.