CCJ Heart Circle – Let’s Share Travel Stories!
Last night, as I sat by our fire pit and saw the large pink super moon rise over the Seattle skyline, I hoped that its glow would provide some comfort through the windows of the hospitals and clinics where front line …
Jon Cleary Music Project in Havana, December 14 – 21, 2019
Our Jon Cleary Music Project to Cuba that has been in the works since last spring just completed in Havana this past month, and it was a big success! Huge thank you to Horns to Havana for their work with the …
Why do we travel?
“There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground, there are a thousand ways to go home again.” —Rumi
In my younger years, I had no idea why I was drawn to world travel. I just was. You …
UPDATED: How the US government’s changes in Cuba policy is affecting the Cuban people, and your ability to travel there.
Reflections from Morocco
Sandra (on left) joined the small group of Cross Cultural Journeys travelers on our most recent trip to Morocco, April 26 – May 7th, 2019.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful impressions of Morocco with us!
To join …
Cross Cultural Journeys Travel Partnerships – making the world a little better together!
By Cilla Utne
About a year ago, CCJ entered an exciting partnership with our local youth soccer club Bainbridge Island Football Club; BIFC. They approached us to ask if we could take on organizing a soccer youth tour to England, …
New Travel Series: Cross Cultural Journeys Signature Experiences
Posted by Cilla Utne
We are excited to announce the launch our new travel series – Cross Cultural Journeys Signature Experiences!
CCJ Signature Experiences are unique.
These journeys may not be for everyone. Building on the important pillars and cornerstones of Cross Cultural Journeys …
Interview with Jazz Master Roger Glenn, Journey Host to CCJ’s Havana Jazz Fest Jan 16-21, 2019
Posted by Cilla Utne
A couple of years ago, I had the privilege to lead a trip to Cuba blues guitar Maestro Taj Mahal and friends. It was a musical and photographic intercultural experience that the 40 travelers will never …
Presidio Graduate School Field Study in Emilia Romagna, Italy, July 8-14, 2018
Posted by Cilla Utne
Cross Cultural Journeys aim is (and always has been) to make sure that we during our journeys seek to find our common humanity, without diminishing our very diverse and important values differences across cultures. The most …