Traveler Stories - Belmont Lumos

Every Lumos Travel journey is unique. Dive in and explore the inspiring, one-of-a-kind experiences of our Travelers!

New Zealand

September 14, 2026 / Kayla Willmann

Opportunity for Observation

As I become more fully settled into the rhythm of life in New Zealand, I become more aware of the strengths

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Australia

September 13, 2026 / Aunalise Terreri

More and Less

More and Less This summer, my eyes were pried open – against my will – to some of the harsher realities

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Guatemala

September 5, 2026 / Ella Quincy

My Google Calendar vs. Guatemala

Hello Lumos community! I have been on the ground in Antigua, Guatemala for two weeks now. It’s usually about this time,

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September 3, 2026 / Esther Gitimu

BIrthday Activities

There is something incredibly strange about watching everyone go back to college when, for the first time in four years, you

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South Africa

August 31, 2026 / Aubrey Kelly

Not As I Once Was

Leaving home always comes with some ounce of anxiety for me. As you get to know me more you will learn

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New Zealand

August 31, 2026 / Kayla Willmann

Culture Week and Book Week

The past few weeks have been filled with creative learning and fun. Last week, Amuri focused on honoring the various cultures

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Kenya

August 20, 2026 / Esther Gitimu

Kenya in the Cultural Context

I think I am finally getting comfortable. Not comfortable in the sense that everything feels familiar, because trust me, I am

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New Zealand

August 16, 2026 / Kayla Willmann

Learning the Lay of the Land

On my first official day, I once again bumped into the inner workings of the Māori and Pākehā’s interwoven culture. Upon

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England

August 13, 2026 / Kylee Ludwig

What You Need to Know

Bombs. Bombs. War. Natural disaster. Tear gas. Bombs. Natural disaster. Giant flaming building. Rocket ship. Protests. Luigi Mangione. Celebrities. Celebrities. TikTok.

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Guatemala

August 13, 2026 / Ella Quincy

This Time, I Get to Stay

Hello, Lumos community! My name is Ella Quincy, and very soon, I will be leaving for Antigua, Guatemala. After graduating from

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Argentina

August 12, 2026 / Sarah Myers

Final Traveler Reflection

It’s officially been two months since I returned home from Argentina & I’m still filled with all of the feelings and

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Guatemala

August 4, 2026 / molly regan

Final Travel Reflection

It is crazy to think I have been home for two months. As the initial excitements and joys of returning home

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