All Images are Copyright of Rebecca Prosino 2018 Flashback. Becca met Giovanni while traveling on a Zephyr trip in Italy with her best friend over a decade ago. Fast-forward to March 2018. Becca “imported” Giovanni back to the US and they are now married with kids and living in Louisiana. While their two children Continue Reading →
Category: Personal Stories
5 Things You Should Do Every Time You Travel
The term tourist can sometimes have a negative connotation and can be seen as someone who visits only the most popular attractions, buys souvenirs from gimmicky trinket shops, and may or may not have any clue about the local culture. Travelers seek out authentic experiences. They want to learn more about the local culture and Continue Reading →
Family Vacations for All Types of Families
The reality is, many of us still presume “family” equates to the standard nuclear definition: mom, dad, and two kids. Our Colorado Family Tour scheduled for this June 25 – 29 is decidedly, instead, fit for families of all types. Here are a few examples: Yes, two-parent families will love the tour. The structure of our Continue Reading →
Breaking Down On The Malecon: A Real Cuba People-to-People Experience
As a U.S. citizen traveling to Cuba, your trip must fit one of 12 categories laid out by the U.S. government. For Zephyr, our Cuba adventure falls under the educational category of a people-to-people exchange where we specifically schedule in time to meet with local Cubans, learn about their history and culture, and discuss their Continue Reading →
2017: Celebrating 20 Years of Adventures
2017 was a special year for us here at Zephyr. It marked 20 incredible years of skating, hiking, biking, and adventuring. We explored several new destinations, like Cuba and Portugal, and revisited some old favorites, like the Grand Tetons and Chile & Argentina. We gathered and reminisced with a large number of our awesome alumni Continue Reading →
What Makes Allan Wright A Great Boss?
Boss’s Day is the ultimate Hallmark holiday. However, it is important for the simple reason that the boss rarely gets pats on the back, which is something we all appreciate and need from time to time. Our team at Zephyr wanted to share with you why we love working for Allan and why we think Continue Reading →
Baja, a true paradise for water lovers
It has been ten months since I returned from Baja California Sur in Mexico but I have been dreaming of going back every moment since. For someone who grew up playing in the lakes of Minnesota, spending time in the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez was like a dream come true for me. Continue Reading →
Why Is Croatia One of the World's Travel Hotspots?
I have a combination of vague recollections and specific memories of my travels through Croatia 29 years ago. I was on my first-ever trip outside North America, during the summer after my junior year in college. I was traveling solo, since my good friend and planned travel companion had bagged out on the trip too Continue Reading →
How To Save Endangered Species Through Art
We love hearing about all the wonderful, uplifting things our incredible Zephyr alumni do to make the world a better place – and we never stop being amazed and inspired by you! One such inspiring alumna is Lindsey Matheson, whom Zephyr has the pleasure of partnering with to support a fantastic cause that is close Continue Reading →
Important Life Lessons Learned From Italy
Italy is many things to many people – a wine and food heaven, an art and architecture paradise, a cultural delight. To me, Italy is all those things but more specifically it is a place of learning and self-discovery. Last year, I had the honor and pleasure of guiding the Tuscany and Cinque Terre Bike Continue Reading →