Our Mission

The “mission” of All the World Travel is Mission Trips. Laura has spent her personal time on a mission board and even spent nearly ten years with her husband at a missionary radio station in Nome, Alaska. The company’s name is taken from Mark 16:15*, where Jesus tells us to, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” That's one reason why she'll work harder for a better fare to save your funds as you go into All The World.


How to Contact Us
Tel. +1.360.266.8747
Fax. +1.360.948.3838
Email. GoInto@AllTheWorldTravel.com

*Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
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Our Mailbox Moved...

note: not official usps mascot

...but we aren't going anywhere. As of now, our new mailing and shipping address is...
All the World Travel
1673 South Market Blvd #226
Chehalis, WA 98532 USA

Our phone number remains the same +1-360-266-8747.
email us at gointo@alltheworldtravel.com

MercyWorks Still Working in Haiti

Months have passed since Haiti's deadly earthquake. We're so glad to have been a small part in helping the doctors, nurses and other heath aides to Haiti. As of today, All the World Travel has ticketed over 100 to Haiti. We're thankful to American Airlines for their extreme flexibility in the many scheduling changes. Later there were airport changes, too, as the Port Au Prince airport was able to reopen. Early MercyWorks volunteers had to fly into neighboring Dominican Republic, followed by a slow 13-hour road trip across the border to Haiti.
It is heartwarming hearing the stories of doctors calling MercyWorks out of the blue, looking for a way to get to Haiti. The word was out that MercyWorks could get them there. The doctors, nurses and other medical volunteers even pay their own way.
A smile came to our faces and sometimes tears to our eyes when we would get a noisy cell call from one of "my" people in Haiti. When we think of "my" people, it's not ownership, but honor-ship. We care personally about our clients, customers, travelers, missionaries... all who take God's call to go into All The World.

Here's a video report from MercyWorks Lexie Waters filed from Haiti.

The need for help is still great.  Please continue to pray for the MercyWorks teams, the Haitian people and other volunteers. For specific prayer needs, go here. Consider making a financial donation to MercyWorks online, or pray about volunteering yourself.  For more information, email mercy@ywamtyler.org or see their full contact information here.

MercyWorks heading to Haiti

We have been working with YWAM-MercyWorks to get their medical team to Haiti. They have several ER doctors that are willing to join them. It's a blessing to be a small part of this mission to help the Haitian people. Here's a story of their preparation from KLTV.
You can also see more at their website, mercyworks.org, make a online financial gift, as well as help in their prayer needs.

MercyWorks mission is to bring hope and lasting change to people afflicted by war, famine, extreme poverty and natural disaster. They are based in Garden Valley, Texas.

All I Want for Christmas is No Terrorism

There’s increased airport security after a failed terrorist incident on a Christmas Day flight. A Nigerian man apparently was able to get through airport security with explosives attached to his body. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab attempted to explode the device as the Northwest flight from Amsterdam was about to land in Detroit. Many are puzzled how a man was able to board with explosives attached to his body. There'a also much concern that warnings from the man's father were apparently ignored.

Links

Complete story here.

More on the incident from the TSA

TSA Tips on Holiday traveling

TSA guidelines for traveling

Merry Christmas from All the World Travel

It's
ALL
about
Jesus

Safest on the Plane, Not on the Ground

I’ve often pointed out the irony involved that the most dangerous part of a plane trip is the drive to the airport. Although I did quit mentioning that to my parents after they had an auto accident after seeing us off at the airport.
As we travel the world, or even to town for groceries, the most dangerous thing we do is hop in a car. In Israel, more people die in auto accidents, than terrorist bombings.
Whether it’s left side driving, pedestrian dangers or confusing kilometers with miles, it’s good to be familiar with the road culture of the land you drive. If you live in the US, everything is pretty standardized as far as signage, road marking and laws. Even if you stay on North America, you could find yourself challenged with a flashing green light or making a left turn from the right lane.
There’s an organization called the Association for Safe International Road Travel that tracks the safety of roads around the world. ASIRT was founded in 1995 after 22 passengers were killed in a bus crash in Turkey. That appears to be the tip of the iceberg in driving issues. Bad roads are often the problem, but so is local driver’s ignorance of traffic laws and stop lights. Poorly maintained and dangerous busses mixed with narrow mountain roads and no guardrails sound like an opening for a scary movie, rather than busy highway overseas. In his book, Don't Go There!, Peter Greenberg describes roads in rural Russia that are unmarked, un-maintained, unfinished and suddenly ending at the edge of a cliff.

In November 2009, Michael R. Bloomberg announced some good news for ASIRT. Bloomberg has donated $125-million to six organizations, including ASIRT to help reduce road deaths and injuries around the world.

The US State Department says it’s not just ground transportation that can get you in trouble. Kidnapping and assault can be a problem. The convenience of ATMs has added a new trick for the crooked. You get kidnapped, taken to an ATM, forced to take out the daily maximum withdrawal, then held till midnight, so you can get the next day’s maximum cash, then you are dumped somewhere.

The State Department has some excellent travel information on their website, including these tips to avoid kidnapping and assault.

• Always be aware of your surroundings and be alert for possible surveillance upon leaving or returning to your vehicle, home, or office.
• Never enter a car without checking the rear seat to ensure that it is empty.
• Do not develop predictable patterns. If possible, exchange company cars or swap with coworkers occasionally.
• Know the location of police, hospital, military, and government buildings should you need immediate assistance.
• Avoid trips to remote areas, particularly after dark.
• Select well-traveled streets as much as possible.
• Keep vehicles well-maintained at all times to avoid breakdowns.
• When driving, remember to keep automobile doors locked and windows rolled up (if possible).
• Be constantly alert to road conditions and surroundings.
• Never pick up hitchhikers.
• Carry a 3 x 5 card printed with important phrases in the local language.
• Report all suspicious activity to the company or embassy security contact, if applicable.

ASIRT also sells Road Travel Reports on their website at asirt.org. A Road Travel Report on Canada would probably tell you the flashing green light means a pedestrian controlled intersection in British Columbia or right‑of‑way to turn left in Ontario and Quebec.

Be careful out there!

Links
ASIRT
US State Dept Travel Tips
Driving in Europe 101
Don't Go There!
Americas Overland - The Driving Handbook
A Drive on the Wild Side: Twenty extreme driving adventures from around the world
Survival Driving: Staying Alive on the World's Most Dangerous Roads