Last month (July of 2018), we had the pleasure to return to Ladakh on our Learn, Serve & Immerse trip with a wonderful and adventuresome group of 14 travelers, many of whom are supporters of the Siddhartha School. We were warmly greeted at the airport in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, by a group of students from the school and the School Secretary, who presented each of our travelers a khata, a traditional ceremonial scarf in Tibetan Buddhism, which symbolizes purity and compas

Jullay! That is Ladakhi for hello, thank you and goodbye! Ladakh, India has always been at the heart and soul of Global family Travels, and is one of the most magical destinations we visit. This past summer I had that pleasure to lead a reconnaissance trip to Ladakh for two Seattle middle school teachers, and my two children and husband were fortunate to join us too. The teachers' trip was the beginning of a reciprocal exchange between the Seattle-based School and the Sidd

Global Family Travels is grateful for the many partners we work with around the globe who work hand-in-hand with communities we visit and who help facilitate the service work during our travels – they are our expanded family. On the eve of Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back, we would particularly like to highlight the good work of three non-profit partners we volunteer with in India, Nicaragua and Peru. Learn more about these organizations and the opportu