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Travel doesn’t have to just be about seeing new places — it’s about connecting with people, exploring passions and creating memories that last a lifetime. Few experiences capture that spirit better than Roaming Buffs trips, where �鶹��Ѱ�����alumni gather to explore the world together.��

Connections that last��

Take Libby Martinson, who graduated in 1970, and Phil Davis from the class of 1968, whose story began on a Roaming Buffs trip to Iceland in 2024.����

“You never know; you could meet the second love of your life on one of these trips,” Libby said with a smile.��

That unexpected Reykjavik encounter sparked a partnership that has taken them around the globe, from the Panama Canal to Costa Rica, and traveling with Roaming Buffs again to Southern Africa this March. “One of my favorite things is the people we’ve bonded with and stayed in touch with for the last two years,” Libby added.��

Phil, a third-generation Buff, agreed: “Everything is top-notch — just beautiful. The service is great. You keep meeting new people and keep seeing new places.”��

A journey years in the making��

For others, Roaming Buffs trips are a chance to fulfill lifelong dreams. Roy Blackwood, a retired ancient history professor from Louisiana who graduated from �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder in 1972, embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Egypt and the Eternal Nile this past fall alongside his wife, Carolyn Blackwood.��

“Being there is so much different than reading about it in a book,” Roy reflected. “It was deeper and richer than I could have ever imagined.”����

From hot air balloon rides over the Valley of the Kings to the peaceful appeal of the Nile, every moment was made unforgettable by their guide, Reda Teima, who brought Egypt’s history vividly to life.����

Roy summed it up simply: “Reda made a good trip, a truly great one.” For the Blackwoods, the experience was “overwhelming in the best way and everything we’ve been waiting to see for years.”����

Solo travel, made easy��

Solo travelers like Pete Wennermark, a 1962 graduate, also find that Roaming Buffs trips offer the perfect balance of independence and structure.����

“Since I’ve gotten older, I like a more organized tour — guides who know what they’re doing,” he said. “It’s good to go on a trip with other �鶹��Ѱ�����alumni — it’s fun to meet people and see what other �鶹��Ѱ�����alumni have done with their lives and expand my knowledge of different places.”��

A former Marine who spent much of his youth aboard ships, Pete found the boat portion of the Canary Islands trip especially nostalgic and meaningful. From classic hotels to small, well-appointed ships, Pete notes that they didn’t cut corners. “The guides were totally knowledgeable and made sure nobody was left behind,” he said.��

Discover a world of new perspectives��

What unites all these alumni is more than travel — it’s community. Whether sharing stories over dinner, marveling at ancient wonders or sitting on a sun-warmed bench to watch the Sunday bustle unfold in a new country, Roaming Buffs travelers discover that no matter where people are from, they share the same hopes, joys and curiosities.����

“People are basically the same all over the world,” Phil observed.����

“Everybody has the same wants and needs. We’re all just living our lives and being part of this global community,” added Libby.����

Roaming Buffs is for �鶹��Ѱ�����alumni seeking adventure, camaraderie and experiences that resonate long after the plane back home lands. And who knows what you might discover? However your story unfolds, Roaming Buffs trips invite alumni to connect, explore and experience the world in new ways.��

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