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Elizabeth Kwon 6/4/26 Elizabeth Kwon 6/4/26

Summer 2027 Tour Dates Are Here!

The Ties Program's 2027 summer heritage tour dates are officially live! China Ties, Guatemalan Ties, Kazakhstan Ties, and Korean Ties are all open for registration — with both Signature and Lite options available for each destination. Register by September 30, 2026 for the best pricing. Whether you're returning to your birth country for the first time or the fifth, our experienced team is with you every step of the way.

Elizabeth Kwon 4/23/26 Elizabeth Kwon 4/23/26

Kazakhstan Through New Eyes: Reflections from an Adoptive Mother

Sixteen years after adopting their son, Noah, Amelia reflects on their powerful 2025 heritage trip to Kazakhstan with The TIES Program. This blog spotlight details how TIES expertly balanced deeply emotional work with genuine fun and adventure, allowing Noah and other adopted kids to connect in a way that required no explanation. Amelia shares how the experience deepened her understanding of international adoption, replacing initial anxiety with ease and joy.

Elizabeth Kwon 11/4/25 Elizabeth Kwon 11/4/25

November Gratitude Spotlight: Destiny Fore

Tanya Kaanta 8/12/25 Tanya Kaanta 8/12/25

Kazakhstan Ties 2025: Carrying the Torch, Continuing the Legacy

Join owner Tanya Kaanta as she reflects on what Ties means to her, from her first experience in Kazakhstan in 2019 to her most recent, in 2025.

Autumn Ackerson 6/28/25 Autumn Ackerson 6/28/25

Ties Traveler: Meet Tatyana

Kazakhstan adoptee Tatyana shares her powerful 2024 Ties Program journey—reconnecting with her orphanage, embracing her culture, and finding community through heritage travel.

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