News/Media

Good news travels fast – so when people hear about our amazing vacations, they want to yell it from the rooftops.  Browse through some of the articles that have been written about Amazing Journeys and the experiences people have had on our trips.

Groups going strong

by Jamie BiesiadaContributor to Travel Weekly July 17, 2023 One advisor’s journey in group travel Travel advisor Malori Asman caught the travel bug early. Her parents took her on two trips to Europe as a teen, and travel has been on her brain ever since. She eventually got a degree in…

Jewish Singles Radio Podcast

November 16, 2022 Amazing Journeys Chief Amazement Officer Malori Asman was recently interviewed on the Jewish Singles Radio podcast.  She shared how the company came to be, what people can expect when they travel with Amazing Journeys and some fun insights and stories.  Listen to the podcast by clicking here.

Itching to Start Traveling Again? Here’s What You Should Consider First

by Tiffani ShermanContributor to The Penny Hoarder May 11, 2020 For people with a bit of wanderlust, being stuck in one place isn’t easy.  With stay-at-home orders, travel restrictions and closed borders, travelers are stuck at home wondering when it will be safe to pack a suitcase and head out again…

Plane Tickets Are Super Cheap Right Now, But Should You Buy Them?

The Penny Hoarder May 7, 2020 With air travel all but stopped right now, several airlines are offering really cheap tickets, including cross-country fares that are well below $100 for a round trip.  Even if you don’t plan on taking a trip in the immediate future, should you take advantage…

Businesses reliant on international travel now in holding pattern

The Jewish Chronicle April 8, 2020 Malori Asman runs the South Hills-based travel business Amazing Journeys, specializing in trips for Jewish singles, and spends more than a third of each year on the road in exotic locales. Jennifer Murtazashvili, the director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Governance and…

Foundation mission connects with Jewish communities Down Under

The Jewish Chronicle December 13, 2019 Are kangaroos kosher? The 33 members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community who were part of the Jewish Community Foundation’s first mission to Australia might be able to answer that question for you. The mission — Foundation Down Under — visited sites in Melbourne, Sydney…

Discoveries drive recent trip to Cuba

 The Jewish Chronicle January 11, 2017 Curiosity driven by a search for culture enabled almost 70 Jews to coast through Cuba in classic cars this past Chanukah. Although voyaging in vintage vehicles was not the cause for coming to the Caribbean island, it was certainly an added benefit, said Joan…

American travelers return Jewish life to secret Portuguese shul

 The Jewish Chronicle July 13, 2016 A small synagogue, unused since the 1960s and hidden in a house on an unassuming street in Ponta Delgada — an island town in Portugal’s Azores islands — once again was filled with the sound of Shabbat prayers last month, thanks to 33 Jewish…

Jewish Singles Add New Meaning to ‘Going Out’

Atlanta Jewish Times February 5, 2014 Over the years, Amazing Journeys has taken over 10,000 Jewish passengers across all seven continents to places once only dreamed of. Together they’ve gone jet boating in New Zealand, hot air ballooning in Australia, white water rafting in Alaska, snorkeling in the Caribbean, zip-lining in…

Mazel Tov!

Porthole Magazine April 2012 Everything you ever wanted to know about Jewish-themed cruises but were afraid to ask your rabbi. A Seder at sea? It’s not unheard of. Forget cruising’s misconceptions and start dreaming of Shabbat on a ship. From Passover to Purim, Jewish travelers are riding the waves of…