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DNA Travel
The development of quick, easy and cheap DNA test kits is - in our
humble opinion - one of the great scientific breakthroughs of
recent years. Spit in a test tube (or swab your cheek), post it off
to the lab and within a few weeks you should have an accurate idea
of your DNA lineage. It's pretty remarkable technology, and
hopefully you'll discover some excitingly exotic genealogical
connection to a part of the world you had no idea you were linked
to. In order to provide our clients with the best DNA holiday
experience, we've partnered with one of the finest DNA testing
companies in the world, Living DNA. Founder Hannah Nicholson says 'we are
excited about DNA Travel and our partnership with Original Travel.
When people see their personal ancestry results, and how many
places of the world they come from - it can spark a curiosity and
interest that can lead to us seeing just how connected we all are.
Bringing this information to life through a tailor-made trip to
visit where your ancestors come from helps put your results into
context and provides an incredible purpose to seeing and exploring
the world. We are so excited to further support people to
understand more about themselves.' For anyone who suspects or knows
they might have British and/or Irish ancestry, Living DNA are also
the ideal DNA testing company because they drill down another layer
of detail within the UK and Ireland, revealing from which of 21
specific regions in the British Isles (including Ireland) you come
from. We can then weave together a tailor-make trip to those places
for you.
Genealogical Travel
While DNA testing is a great way to discover some unrealised
connection to interesting and intriguing places around the world,
DNA results tend to offer quite top-level information, such as
telling you you're 58% British and 20% Irish. If you get the
ancestry bug big time - like millions around the world - you might
want to drill a little deeper into your family tree to unearth more
details from birth certificates, death records etc. You can then
visit the actual places your ancestors lived. We work with a number
of expert 'genies' (genealogists) who can help you put the pieces
of your genealogical jigsaw together, which we can then use to
tailor-make a journey of discovery. There's something particularly
poignant about visiting the street where an ancestor grew up or
tracing the graveyard where they might be buried.
Grandma Memory Travel
Less scientific than the above, but also often a gold mine of
information (and a good excuse to go visit) is speaking to any
ageing relatives to find out if there are any interesting
international connections. Grandma's throwaway remark about when
great-grandfather Johnnie lived in Argentina might turn into an
epic voyage of discovery, and with our unparalleled network of
contacts around the globe we can always help unveil information and
help tailor a trip around your ancestral history.
Our thoughtful experts are ready with ideas, inspiration and advice for your next journey.
Working with you we'll craft an unforgettable trip and tailored itinerary.
We're here to help with everything while you're away from the smallest to the biggest request.
Tom and Susie are our 'Heritage Travel' experts and as seasoned travellers they have the inside track on the most memorable adventures.