Curating custom, extraordinary experiences in 100+ countries since 1989

Sustain Cultural Traditions

Our team plans Passport to Folk Art trips in partnership with the International Folk Art Market (IFAM). These adventures provide the truly unique opportunity to connect with artists in their home countries and experience their rich cultural traditions and histories first-hand. Trip-goers get to see how these artists are creating a better future for their communities through their folk art.

Upcoming Passport to Folk Art Trips ›

Go on an African Safari

Betsy Younkins and Jean Zunkel founded BJ Adventures in 1989 after working in South Africa in the early 70s. Starting a travel company was a way to share their love and appreciation of the area, and have a fantastic excuse to go back! Although we now plan trips all over the world, our team has decades-long connections and expertise in Southern Africa that is hard to match.

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Explore the World

Over the last three decades, BJ Adventures has expanded its reach to over 100 countries, from Bhutan to Cuba or Morocco to Uzbekistan. You name the place and we would be delighted to take you there. Our team and on-the-ground contacts will work to give you a highly customized, top-notch travel experience that is sure to give you the best memories and stories for years to come.

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