Research Me, I’m Irish

On St. Patrick’s Day weekend, people wear green and proclaim, “Kiss me, I’m Irish.” While for some that’s a stretch, millions of Americans—and many Utahns—who may not have been born on the Emerald Isle can still get in touch with their Celtic heritage by tracing family history back to Ireland and planning a great trip […]

Travel to Ireland to Find Your Celtic Roots

Join Travel Brigade to visit Ireland to find your Celtic ancestors. Many Americans and Canadians have Irish roots and we’ll talk about how you can trace your family history and travel to Ireland to “go back home.” We’ll have interviews with American genealogist David Rencher of FamilySearch.org to learn how to prepare before you go , and […]

Discovering our Irish roots in Quebec City

Quebec City is an elegant place that feels like a European city right here in North America. You can see the huge Chateau Frontenac emerging over the cliffs, overhear the locals speaking French, walk the cobblestone streets that trace back hundreds of years and feel the hold of a unique and thriving French-Canadian culture. For […]

Travel Trusts keep your family traveling

This falls under the category of – What the heck? Why didn’t we think of this? We’re talking about Travel Trusts, a new trend in estate planning. [Read more]

Destination of the Week: Quebec City’s Old World Charm

Join the Travel Brigade Radio Show in beautiful and charming Quebec City as we walk down centuries-old cobblestone streets while listening to the locals speak French. Head up to the Old City to enjoy the views from the famed Chateau Frontenac Hotel looking down on the St. Lawrence River.  See Beluga, humpback and blue whales […]

Finding ancestors while traveling to their home countries

Those who spend hours online or at the Family History Library poring over files and microfilms get a well-deserved sense of accomplishment, pride and even excitement when they discover a new ancestor. Where do you go from there to top an already great experience? Try traveling to trace your family roots to touch the landscape […]