Shared experiences

Traveler Testimonials

Real friendships, thoughtful guidance, and memories that continue long after the journey home.

Latest traveler stories · 2026

Kind words. Lasting memories.

Messages, handwritten notes, and recommendations shared by our travelers and friends.

WeChat messages, handwritten notes & email thanks

Mike and Deanna Christensen: “It far exceeded our expectations.” — **Mike and Deanna Christensen**“It far exceeded our expectations.”View full size ↗

Betty Velazquez: A marvelous and unforgettable trip — **Betty Velazquez**A marvelous and unforgettable tripView full size ↗

Jenica Ostler: A remarkable journey with a lovely group — **Jenica Ostler**A remarkable journey with a lovely groupView full size ↗

Chris & Sharryl Hales: Handwritten thanks · October 2026 — **Chris & Sharryl Hales**Handwritten thanks · October 2026View full size ↗

Tony Goodall & Michelle Nowels: Personal notes and memories to last a lifetime — **Tony Goodall & Michelle Nowels**Personal notes and memories to last a lifetimeView full size ↗

Mark and Sandy Tippets: Thanks for a great tour — **Mark and Sandy Tippets**Thanks for a great tourView full size ↗

A note of thanks

“Thank you again for everything! We had a wonderful trip and our friends loved it. Also we appreciated how you took such good care of us when we needed help.”

— Mary Sue and Romney

Travel memories & Facebook comments

October 2026 China journey: Group memories from Beijing, Guilin, Xi’an, and Shanghai — **October 2026 China journey**Group memories from Beijing, Guilin, Xi’an, and ShanghaiView full size ↗

Comments from travelers and friends: “Best trip EVER! So well organized…” — Eva Lundh-Lorentzen — **Comments from travelers and friends**“Best trip EVER! So well organized…” — Eva Lundh-LorentzenView full size ↗

More memories and kind words: Reflections from travelers and longtime friends — **More memories and kind words**Reflections from travelers and longtime friendsView full size ↗

Recommendations from returning travelers

Diane Jonsson Thay: “Highly recommended! I’ve been on his tours and they are amazing!” — **Diane Jonsson Thay**“Highly recommended! I’ve been on his tours and they are amazing!”View full size ↗

Kirk Peterson: A recommendation from a returning China and Southeast Asia traveler — **Kirk Peterson**A recommendation from a returning China and Southeast Asia travelerView full size ↗

Silk Road memories & more traveler recommendations

Silk Road journey · BYU China Teachers 2026: Photos from the Silk Road and a returning traveler’s memories — **Silk Road journey · BYU China Teachers 2026**Photos from the Silk Road and a returning traveler’s memoriesView full size ↗

Silk Road traveler comments: “An awesome trip and so well prepared by Marvin!” — Diane Jonsson Thay — **Silk Road traveler comments**“An awesome trip and so well prepared by Marvin!” — Diane Jonsson ThayView full size ↗

Memories of the Silk Road: Kirk Peterson and friends reflect on unforgettable journeys — **Memories of the Silk Road**Kirk Peterson and friends reflect on unforgettable journeysView full size ↗

More Silk Road memories: Returning travelers share their favorite experiences — **More Silk Road memories**Returning travelers share their favorite experiencesView full size ↗

Recommendations from our travel community: Kind words from Christi, Burton, Judith, and Meridene — **Recommendations from our travel community**Kind words from Christi, Burton, Judith, and MerideneView full size ↗

More traveler stories

Enjoy earlier reflections and memories from our journeys together.

BYU travelers and tour hosts gathered at Tiger Hill in Suzhou

Tour group gathered among the karst mountains of Guilin

This has been a wonderful trip! We have loved every single minute. We are grateful for the friendships we have made.

Guest traveler · 2025 China trip

Wonderful China memories to share with family and friends back home. Thanks to Marvin, Wynn, and all our local guides—it has been an incredible journey!

Guest traveler

Wynn promised us a trip of a lifetime—and it surely was. We loved experiencing it with all of you!

Guest traveler

What a wonderful group of people and new friends we’ve made along the way. These are memories we will cherish for a long time.

Guest traveler

Memories made together

From iconic landmarks to quiet moments of friendship, each photo tells part of the journey.

BYU travelers and their guide holding pennants on the Great Wall — Traveling together on the Great Wall

Two travelers holding a BYU pennant at the Shanghai Bund at night — Shanghai nights

Tour group surrounded by the karst mountains of Guilin — Scenery shared with friends in Guilin

Large tour group gathered near Tiananmen Square — A joyful group journey through Beijing

Tour group gathered at the Temple of Heaven — Together at the Temple of Heaven

Yu Wu speaking to travelers at a community gathering — Connecting before and after the journey

Yu Wu with longtime friends and travelers — Friendships across cultures

Travelers celebrating birthdays together with cakes — Celebrating life’s special moments

Messages from the road

Guest notes shared during and after their China journeys.

Guest message describing a wonderful trip and treasured friendships — A wonderful trip and lasting friendships

Guest message thanking the tour leaders for a marvelous journey — Marvelous memories with a wonderful group

Guest message describing the journey as the trip of a lifetime — A trip of a lifetime

A collection of handwritten thank-you notes from travelers after their China tour

Personal notes

Handwritten thanks from our travelers

These personal messages reflect the care, planning, friendship, and meaningful experiences our guests remember from their time in China.

Travelers and their guide enjoying a garden visit together

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