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Art lover? History buff? Foodie? Archaeology enthusiast? Family traveler? Architecture aficionado? No matter what your WHY is behind traveling, planning travel around your passions makes each destination richer, each day more engaging, and each moment more meaningful. Check out our tips for planning a trip around your interests in our latest blog & let us help make your next trip unforgettable: https://bit.ly/4faGOKx

As millions (approximately 35 million, to be exact) flock to Rome for the Jubilee next year, the rest of Italy offers a wealth of beautiful destinations just waiting to be explored. Here’s our guide to escape the crowds and make the most of your Italian journey: https://bit.ly/4h7Iw0g #Rome #ItalyTravel #2025Travel #Jubilee

Osaka, often considered Japan’s culinary capital, is a city where tradition meets modernity. With a vibrant street food scene, historic landmarks, and futuristic architecture, Osaka is a fascinating destination for travelers looking to dive into Japan’s culture. Here’s how to spend 36 hours in Osaka, discovering its most iconic experiences, all while uncovering a few hidden gems: https://bit.ly/3NqMcNd #Osaka #JapanTravel

Traveling to Rome next year? Every 25 years, the Eternal City transforms into an epicenter of faith, tradition, and culture as it hosts the Rome Jubilee. This extraordinary event, also known as the Holy Year, is a time of great significance in the Catholic Church, offering both spiritual enrichment and the opportunity for plenary indulgence. Here's what you need to know: https://bit.ly/3YmqBLX #2025travel #Rome #ItalyTravel

The Venice Biennale closes on 24 November. Planning to visit in the next two months? Check out my lecture for Context Travel, featuring my picks for the best pavilions and exhibitions. https://lnkd.in/dUB6K4C9 #biennaledivenezia #contemporaryart #venicebiennale

Couldn't have said it better ourselves 🌎 #WorldTourismDay

We're thrilled to unveil our first-ever London City Guide! Curated by our local experts, this guide is your gateway to the best of London—from top dining spots and must-visit neighborhoods to unique shops and family-friendly activities. Plus, get cultured with recommended reads, shows, and tunes before you land. Dive into the full guide here: https://bit.ly/4e6fkFc #LondonGuide #TravelGuide

I’d never thought of myself as the “tour type” until I started working at Context Travel. Travel, for me, used to be about seeing new places and finding the best gluten-free restaurants along the way. On my first trip to Italy in 2019, I tried a few tours but found them either underwhelming or, in two cases, missed the tour entirely because I couldn’t locate the meeting point. I'd spend countless hours planning the perfect itinerary but still ended up wandering aimlessly, missing out on the rich history that I loved so much. That all changed during my second trip to Italy this past February. We were in Rome for our annual company retreat, celebrating 20 years of Context tours, and I finally had the chance to experience what our customers have been enjoying for all this time. I took two private tours and two audio tours, and it completely transformed how I want to travel. The overwhelming Vatican museums became more digestible with insights from an art historian, and I explored Rome with our expert guides in my ear, uncovering hidden gems like the Egyptian obelisks scattered throughout the city—something I would have never noticed on my own. Suddenly, every place had a story, and every landmark had a significance I hadn’t grasped before. Reflecting on my previous travel habits, I now realize how much I was missing. Working at Context has not only opened my eyes to a richer, more informed way of exploring the world, but it has also fueled my passion for helping other travelers discover the same. If you want to travel more intentionally and with insights other travelers often miss, follow us on our social media channel or check out our website for your next trip. www.contexttravel.com https://lnkd.in/grvVcfF8 #BetterwithContext

There’s a lot going on at Context Travel! Our sales team just wrapped up #VirtuosoTravelWeek, our CEO recently returned from meeting with experts in Tokyo and Sydney, and I’m jumping into the #BCorp community to learn from other certified B Corps, and build some relationships along the way. Our teams are already working on 2025 content strategy, ongoing portfolio expansion, and putting even more personal touch and connection behind every interaction, both behind the scenes and on the ground in the 60+ cities we operate in. It’s a lot, but it’s not overwhelming. I’ll tell you why. On my first Context experience in Rome earlier this year, I remember feeling a little bit upset. Upset at the fact that I hadn’t booked a tour as immersive and detailed the first time I visited the city. In 2019, I visited the Sistine Chapel, but I didn’t really understand it. (Which I only realized in hindsight.) This time, I was guided through the Vatican Museums with not just a guide, but an expert Art Historian who was also a native Roman. She gave me insights I would have never known otherwise. Like the fact that restoration technicians purposefully left smoke stains on the ceiling of the Sistine to show the difference in color. They proved that yes, Michelangelo DID paint with vibrant colors, they were just hidden by years of smoke and soot. Or that the Gallery of Maps was incredibly accurate for the time they were painted, and that they were laid out to be geographically correct. When the Pope walked down the hall, he viewed the maps as they would have appeared from a Roman vantage point. This is why Sicily is upside down. These small facts are what make a big experience. I’m so grateful to be able to help other travelers have this type of connection and these “WOW” moments, because this truly is when travel comes alive. So yes, there’s a lot going on at Context. But when I think about the value and the connections we help people build across cultures, I say “what else can we do?” Because everything is #BetterWithContext. 

A heartfelt thank you to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for granting our team exclusive access to your treasure trove of historical archives. What an incredible journey through history we experienced! Behind the scenes, we delved deep into the collection stacks, uncovering gems like the original hand-drawn plans for William Penn's vision of Philadelphia and the very first sketches of what would become the iconic Independence Hall. We were privileged to view rare documents like the petition signatures of Philadelphia merchants against the Stamp Act and the only existing printed instruction manual for deploying this pivotal Act. Each artifact, a silent witness to the shaping of our nation. One of our standout moments was exploring the first handwritten draft of the Constitution – a document that continues to guide and inspire. And let's not forget the impromptu history lesson from our VIP traveler, Henry, who brought early nautical maps of Brazil to life right before our eyes! Our team was truly blown away and amazed to see these hidden gems in Philly.