International Travel Opportunities
Adult Enrichment / Games & Travel -
Ongoing Programs 22-26
Travel is the best education there is! These quality, tailored adventures scheduled for 2026 feature personalized care, expert guiding, and the chance to meet fellow travelers from our community.
- Discover Portugal: Culture, Cuisine, & Coastlines (February 21-28, 2026 with an optional Azores extension from February 28-March 3 View the brochure here)
- Scandinavia: Hidden Gems of Normway & Denmark (August)
- Iceland: Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour (October)
- American National Parks: The Wonders of Bryce & Zion with optional Grand Canyon extension (May)
- Sicily: with optional Amalfi Coast extension (September)
This webpage is informational only. For trip details or to sign up for info sessions, visit samanthatrips.com
Samantha Mandel
From an early age, Samantha has loved to travel. She speaks five languages and has lived in Sweden, Taiwan, Brazil, and China. With her passion for seeing the world and building community, Samantha has found her happy place with Samantha Trips, bringing people and adventure together!
Samantha is now a seasoned guide and travel organizer who has developed and guided experiences for adults and high schoolers all over the world. Based in Newton, Massachusetts, Samantha has a dedicated fan base due to her meticulous trip planning, knowledgeable guiding, and boundless enthusiasm. Samantha holds a Linguistics degree from Dartmouth College, and in her spare time, she indulges her love for the outdoors by volunteering as a 4-season hiking leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club and leading day hikes and outdoor-themed weekends. View trip information and customer reviews at SamanthaTrips.com