Travel Resources
We make sure you're well-prepared before the journey begins, so you can travel with confidence and clarity. With the details handled and questions answered, you’re free to be fully present and enjoy every moment of the trip.
Security & Travel Advisories
Your safety is our top priority, and we take every measure to ensure you feel secure throughout your journey. We stay informed, work with trusted local partners, and plan each step with care. You can relax and focus on the experience, knowing you're in good hands every day of the trip.
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for US Citizens
STEP is a free U.S. State Department program that helps keep you informed and connected while abroad. By enrolling, you receive important safety updates and make it easier for the nearest U.S. embassy to assist in an emergency. It’s a simple way to travel with added peace of mind.
CDC Health Information
The CDC’s travel site helps you prepare for a healthy trip by providing up-to-date guidance on recommended vaccines, health alerts, and region-specific precautions. It’s a trusted resource for staying informed before you go and knowing what to expect while abroad. Checking it in advance adds another layer of confidence to your journey.
The Ultimate Packing List
The Ultimate Packing List provides a handy checklist to make sure you've got your luggage ready for action—accessible anytime on both desktop and mobile, so you can check items off as you go.
Deepl Translation
The DeepL app offers fast, accurate translations to help you navigate language barriers with ease—whether you're reading signs, menus, or having quick conversations. It’s available on both desktop and mobile, making it a reliable travel companion.
International Data
Nomad eSIM makes it easy to stay connected while traveling, with affordable data plans you can activate right from your phone—no physical SIM card needed. Whether you're in a city or on the move, you can access maps, messages, and more without relying on public Wi-Fi. It's a simple, reliable way to stay online across borders.
Land of diversity: 6 most beautiful Christian sites in Turkey • Daily Sabah
When religious firsts are mentioned, especially when it comes to Christianity, Turkey isn't exactly the very first place most people would think of. But there are many sacred and biblical Christian sites scattered across Turkey – from sunny Antalya in the south to Trabzon in the north and Mardin in the southeast. Here are six sites of noteworthy importance...
Turkey Cultivates Sites of Its Christian Heritage • The New York Times
Knapsacks shouldered and bibles in hand, a group of Christian pilgrims from Indonesia, China and the United States trooped into the remains of a fourth-century church in ancient Philadelphia last month. Gazing up at the columns that tower over what is today the Turkish market town of Alasehir, the pilgrims listened as their Australian guide read from the Apostle John’s letter to the early Christians of this city...
What happened to the Seven Churches of Revelation? • Baptist Press
Not long ago, I didn’t know that the Seven Churches of Revelation were all located in modern-day Turkey.Then a coworker and I made a three-day trip to the region, flying into Izmir, Turkey, where we rented a car and drove to find the seven churches.In the end, we saw a lot of rocks. Don’t get me wrong. They were beautiful rocks. But they were rocks, ruins of ancient cities once teeming with people long gone...
Hike Through Ancient Roman and Biblical History in Turkey’s Rugged Mountains • Smithsonian Magazine
In southern Turkey, an extensive new trail network spirits trekkers to Pisidia, home to many lost treasures and a true crossroads of civilizations. We set off along the trail through the Yazili Canyon on a warm October morning, ascending through the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, north of the Turkish coastal city of Antalya. Clusters of pines and gnarled olive trees clung...
