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When I travel, I search for unexpected moments. I like to step out of the ‘postcards’ of my destination and into the surprise of the great unknown. These are the experiences I cherish, and the ones that embed permanently in my memory, to last as long as I live. In China, of course you MUST […]

It’s shopping season! And we’re in the middle of a cold, dreary winter. So where is the best place to shop under the sun? After doing a little research, I discovered GUAM! A paradise of palm trees and tropical attractions. And it’s not only warm, but it’s a super friendly place. The perfect cure for […]

Malawi is a country rich with historic and cultural markers, and UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has officially recognized two sites within Malawi as having worldwide cultural significance, with many other sites listed as tentative UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore the natural wonders of Malawi’s geographic and historical gems with this […]

  Happy Holiday from IWorld of Travel CEO Michael Gelber and family. As 2018 comes to a close, we invite you to reflect back on memories made and to look ahead to the promise of more to come with your loved ones. Wishing you a joyful holiday and a New Year filled with an abundance […]

Carla, is our star blogger/traveler who visited Israel for a lightning three-day trip, visiting Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada and the Dead Sea. Friday About to board and take off to Tel Aviv. The next few days will be an experience of a lifetime. The timing of my trip is obviously a concern for my […]

The Mapuche Culture in Southern Chile You can choose to sit on a double-decker bus and listen to a random guide repeat scripted dialogue through a crackling sound system, OR you can submerge yourself into the culture, meet and become friends with indigenous locals who share their experiences of their land and their history with passion. Which do you prefer? For me, […]

If you love the outdoors then you will love Araucania in southern Chile. Famous for the Sierra Nevada and the active Llaima volcano, Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello has a network of trails and includes glacial valleys, araucaria tree forests and lakes such as Conguillío. It has a great variety of fauna, such as the small and rare pudu deer. […]

A message from the CEO: I look back at our company’s achievements over the past 51 years with tremendous pride, and I look forward with great optimism for what the future holds. I am gratified that, under my father’s leadership, so many people were devoted to creating “memories beyond” moments for travelers. We have seen […]

Today we explored the seaside city of Valparaiso. We were really able to soak up the essence of local life as we walked along the harbor and hillside neighborhoods. I loved the bohemian culture, mosaics, murals, and colorful houses. We took a boat tour around the bay where we were greeted by the Chilean Navy […]

Headed into Chile’s famous wine region, Casablanca. The climate and geography in this region of Chile is ideal for growing grapes that later produce some of the finest wine in the world. Our first visit was to Veramonte Wines, a pioneer in Casablanca Valley for their organic growing methods. No pesticides are used in the […]

Joining me for #expeditionchili2018 are representatives from Germany, Portugal, Spain, Australia, China, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Paraguay, Ecuador, and Colombia. We have the privilege of embarking upon an epic adventure to discover some of the most fascinating places Chile has to offer. Chile is a South American country occupying a long and narrow […]

IWorld of Travel is committed to developing the strongest partnerships with destinations around the world so that we can provide unique experiences for our clients. We call these experiences #memoriesbeyond. We are honored to be invited to join The Ministry of Tourism and Sernatur for Expedition Chile 2018. I will personally participate in the expedition […]

We are finally ending up in Delhi, another magical city. You can really discover both the old and new Delhi, visit the Parliament House, and the strong British influence in Embassy Row. The stunning Old Delhi is a must see – with all its little streets, shops, and spice markets. Make sure to go early to avoid overcrowded streets! The hand-painted ceiling and walls of the Digambar Jain Temple were […]

When you first wake up in Guam, you open your eyes to a tropical wonderland. After shaking off your slumber and verifying you aren’t dreaming, you check your phone to confirm where you are: a blinking blue dot in the Pacific, nearly 4,000 miles away from Hawaii and a mere 900 miles north of the […]

Pauline Deschenes is a destination expert with IWorld of Travel. She is currently attending a convention in India to explore opportunities to develop the best tour programs that create #memoriesbeyond. It was another beautiful day here in India. We were on the road for four hours from Lucknow to Agra which offered us a closer look at […]