Have you always wanted to see the world? Is there one country or continent that you just have to visit in your lifetime? The University of Iowa Alumni Association’s Iowa Voyagers are proud to bring dozens of exciting travel packages to our members and friends of the university. From exhilarating excursions to calming cruises, Iowa Voyagers work to make travel…
April showers bring May flowers (and flooded basements). May flowers bring sunshine (hopefully) and vacation plans. As the summer season approaches many of us can’t help but dream about that weekend in a lakeside cabin or that dream golf getaway. Here at the UIAA, we’re happy to offer our members travel benefits that help make their trips just a little…
The UI community shares common passions for art, literature, dance, music, and food with like-minded citizens of Cuba. This January 22-29, our Iowa Voyagers travelers will be able to share cultures on a people-to-people exchange trip with our Caribbean neighbors to the south. Our customized itinerary includes special visits and interactions with Cuban artists, dancers, painters, poets, authors, and even small…
Here at the UIAA, we’re super proud of a remarkable student we came to know two years ago through our Iowa Voyagers program. This year’s UI Homecoming Queen, Lily Allen-Duenas, traveled in 2010 on our “Operation Romania” service trip, which offers scholarships to deserving young people who wish to make a difference in the world. While there, she nurtured and…
I had a very successful experience on August 28 at the University of Iowa Volunteer Fair, where I spoke to UI students about a volunteer opportunity to work with disadvantaged children in Romania. This opportunity—now in its 8th year—is made possible by the Dr. Ken Magid Child Advocacy Scholarship, funded by UIAA board member LindaBaker (UIAA Directors Club Honors Circle Member,…
Iowa Voyagers is offering a unique opportunity to spend some time in Europe this holiday season! From November 29-December 6, cozy Christmas markets, quaint shops and restaurants, and festive charms await the adventurous traveler in Bavaria and Austria. Sightseeing highlights include Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, Benedictine Abbey in Melk, the Fine Arts Museum and St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, and the…
Drawing influences from the Caribbean, Spain, and Africa, the cuisine of Cuba provides a flavorful experience for visitors. Fresh seafood, rice, and unique seasonings feature prominently, and distinctive Cuban variations of dishes like paella and stews are sure to please any palate.
Experiencing the cuisine of Cuba is just part of the full-time schedule of exchange program educational activities. Our first…
Traversing the streets of Cuba are tens of thousands of American cars from the 1950s and 60s, manufactured and imported before the embargo of 1962. Some visitors to the country feel like they’ve gone back in time after seeing so many vintage cars still on the road.
Taking a closer look, the ingenuity of the Cuban people in keeping these cars…
One of the most exciting Iowa Voyagers trips on the 2012 itinerary departs for Cuba this December. Experience the culture, architecture, and history of the Caribbean island with an intimate group—limited to 36 University of Iowa alumni and friends. Long-closed to American travelers, a wealth of fresh experiences awaits the adventurous traveler! We’ll be taking a closer look…
If you have a taste for adventure, stop by our Iowa Voyagers 2013 Tour Preview Event this Friday, May 25 from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. at the Levitt Center for University Advancement in Iowa City.
All travelers are invited to learn about a wide variety of travel options, including trips to locales such as Tanzania and Morocco. You can also…
