Travel

 

A Passage to India

When 14 Flying Longhorns toured India and Nepal, they discovered a feast for the senses. India is the world’s largest democracy and is among the globe’s fastest-growing...

 
 

From Russia With Love

Eight days in St. Petersburg gave 27 Flying Longhorns an in-depth, behind-the-scenes view of Russia’s cultural capital. Backstage at the historic Mikhailovsky...

 
 

Swiss Flying Longhorns Reunite in Galveston

For several Flying Longhorns, the best souvenirs of their recent trip to Switzerland turned out to be friendships. During the “Discover Switzerland” Flying...

 
 

The Irish Humor Tour

Flying Longhorns trips offer unexpected benefits—in this case, an in-house comedian.     On Galway Bay: “The water temperature is 49 degrees, and if you...

 
 

Europe Ho!

The Flying Longhorns’ ever-popular Essential Europe trip proves that the continent’s magnetic pull on new grads is stronger than ever. Is any trip more classic...

 
 

Why Italians Are the Texans of Europe

We have loads in common, with one exception: a certain hand sign. The Flying Longhorns travel program tours hundreds of countries on all seven continents (yes, even...

 
 

Flying Longhorns Pay Tribute to Veterans in Normandy

Can’t see this slideshow? Click here. World War II was the deadliest conflict in history. More than 100 million people served the war effort in various military...

 
 

Barrel-Rolled by a Manta Ray [Watch]

Tourists often snorkel with sea turtles, stingrays, and loads of fish. But rarely does any creature that measures 14 feet across swim up and barrel-roll underneath...

 
 

Super-Frequent Flier: Wild Travel Stories from Nancy Payne

A former director of special services at the UT System—where her duties included planning the parties—Nancy Payne, BS ’58, Life Member, has had lots of fun...

 
 

Pandas and Pilgrims

Flying Longhorns Explore China and Tibet How on earth did they do that? This was the question 10 Flying Longhorns asked over and over again during 13 whirlwind days...

 
 
 
 
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