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Saint Patrick: Worthy to be Called a Saint
The most Irish of Irishmen was not from Ireland. I did not know this just a few short years ago. In truth all I ever knew of Saint Patrick was to wear green to avoid getting pinched on the 17th of March, and far too often I forgot. Yet the irony of Patrick's birth and life teaches us something of the quality of the human soul and its capacity to forgive, to love, to work God's wondrous will and bring it to fulfillment.
I Walked Today Where Nephi Walked in Central America
Joseph Smith indicated Central America as the location of the primary events of the Book of Mormon. Central America, Guatemala is situated north of the isthmus of Darian and once embraced several hundred miles of territory from north to south. The City of Zarahemla, burned at the crucifixion of...
Shapers of Nations and Humblers of Empires
Of anywhere you can visit, the Holy Land is the most spiritually refreshing and soul sustaining. There is no trip one can experience in the world as spiritually refreshing as the Holy Land. There is something wonderfully unique in walking, as we say, in the footsteps of Jesus. Galilee, the Garden...
I Will Cause the Earth to Testify the Truth of These Things
Time and again, I have seen archeological sites in Mexico and Guatemala testify of the truth of the Book of Mormon. Elder LeGrand Richards responding to a question from Dr. Paul Cheesman, Director of Book of Mormon Studies at BYU's Religious Studies Center in the 1960’s said, “I heard Brother...
Lingering Time in Red Square
After visiting Moscow, my mind is continually drawn back to that place and the impact it had on my life as I grew up in the Cold War. Wherever and whenever we travel, the various countries, cities, scenic splendors, or historic places affect and shape us in different ways. We are generally not the...
Walking Where Jesus Walked
When I think about the Holy Land, my feelings echo those of astronaut Neil Armstrong when he toured the area: he said his excitement to walk where Jesus walked was greater than when walking on the moon. When I walk through the Biblical sites of Jerusalem, I often think of the story told of Neal...
Joseph Smith Identified Zarahemla As Being in Guatemala
When you travel to Mexico, Guatemala, and Central America, you can be confident you are traveling in the Book of Mormon lands, according to the Prophet Joseph Smith. Be confident that when you travel to Mexico, Guatemala, and Central America you are traveling in the lands where the primary American...
Where Few Are Allowed To Explore: Excavations Of Beit Lehi, Israel
Beit Lehi, an archeological dig in Israel, has changed little from New Testament times. And since I was with Fun For Less Tours - the only company allowed on the site - I knew my trip there was a rare and special opportunity. There are some places in the world everyone should see and almost any...
Destinations: Thailand
Picture yourself trekking through thick jungle on an elephant, exploring towering stone temples, or swimming in the crystal blue water of a tropical paradise. With a splash of the exotic and a touch of the historic, Thailand is the ultimate adventure. Once known as the Kingdom of Siam, the country...
Four Places You Must See: Thailand
Exotic locales and historic monuments await you in Thailand. Check out these four locations for adventures you don’t want to miss. Bridge on the River Kwai This bridge is infamous for being the place where thousands of Allied POWs worked to build the Burma-Siam Railway for the Japanese army....
Destinations: Castles
Kings, queens, knights, and ladies: they were lucky enough to live in castles scattered throughout the world. Castles are rife with unique culture and history, not to mention the vestiges of a luxurious lifestyle, now yours for the taking. Every child dreams of living in a castle, and each year that...
6 Must-see Castles in the British Isles
We have made a list with pictures of the 6 castles we feel should not be missed when visiting the British Isles. There are over 10,000 castles in Europe and Asia. Our 6 recommended castles are on everyone's list of the top castles in the world. Take a look at the best of the best the British Isles...
The One Place in England I Must Always Visit
I have been thinking of writing about England for some time now, but I love the country so deeply that it has been difficult to focus on a single place to begin, so I keep putting it off. I am sure in the future there will be time and space to express gratitude and respect for all this "sceptered...
Is It Really Safe to Travel in Israel?
Is it really safe to travel to Israel? What about terrorists? Are the hotels safe and secure and what about the buses on a tour, are they truly safe? Here is the simple answer to all of those questions: ABSOLUTELY YES. Bad press and exaggerated TV reports have frightened many of the would-be...
Destination: Cardston
Settled in the shadow of the great Canadian Rocky Mountains and Chief Mountain, Cardston, Alberta, offers enormous adventures. Discover its rich history and dive into exciting explorations of this astounding Canadian countryside. Only sixteen miles beyond the United States' border, you can find the...
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