Our mission is to provide meaningful and impactful educational travel experiences that inspire growth, cultural understanding, and personal development for groups of all sizes. We strive to create customized itineraries that are both engaging and educational, utilizing our extensive knowledge and resources to bring the world to life for our clients. Our commitment to professionalism, safety, and customer satisfaction drives us to consistently exceed expectations and create memories that will last a lifetime.
YOUR TRAVEL PARTNER

Shoshana Altrichter is the Founder and CEO of Winding Way Travel. With more than 20 years of business, travel, and non-profit management experience, she has developed a passion for overseeing educational travel programs that make organizations stand out and warrant financial success.
At an early age, Shoshana had a passion for exploring the world. Through Winding Way Travel, she hopes to share this passion with organizations that may lack the funding and resources it takes to manage a full-scale travel program.
Before founding Winding Way Travel, Shoshana managed the national travel program for the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for many years. During this time Shoshana refined and expanded on her travel management experience including exceptional customer service, brand management, and effective marketing. Shoshana also consistently delivered on budgetary goals. Shoshana has spoken to thousands of travelers helping them find the tour that best suited their needs and desires. Having traveled to six continents and over 40 countries allows Shoshana to deliver customized itineraries for every type of traveler or budget.
Testimonials
“Our experience with Winding Way Travel was nothing short of exceptional! From start to finish, the team took care of every detail, ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey for all participants. The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly our guide, who exceeded every expectation with their warmth, helpfulness, and extraordinary knowledge. His insights added depth and richness to the experience, leaving participants raving about them long after the trip concluded. Winding Way Travel has set the standard for travel planning, and we can’t wait to plan our next adventure with them!”
Megan Clayton – Associate Director of College of Engagement, Lifelong Learning & F&C Programs, Knox College
“We value Winding Way’s flexibility in creating and executing a smooth travel plan around our complex learning focus and combination of destinations. Our alums loved the trip – thank you, Winding Way!”
Guinevere Wallace Natarelli – Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Relations for Reunion and Awards, Grinnell College
“Everything was amazing! The best trip of our lives! Thank you so much for everything. So much planning in such a short time. The itinerary you created was amazing. We will definitely be recommending your services to everybody we know.”
Lupe Zarate – Private traveler
“As the travel industry has changed, having a knowledgeable professional who is available 24/7 is a valuable insurance policy. With years of experience, Shoshana knows how to create a memorable trip. Whether you are seeking an active adventure or something more relaxed, trips curated by Shoshana are magical. Along every step, you can count on Shoshana and her team to be there. In many cases, Shoshana has already taken the trip you may be considering so she is able to speak firsthand about your lodging, tours, and excursions. When comparing our trips to Tunisia and Morocco, Shoshana’s tours are competitively priced, offering more for your dollar than others.”
Jim Falk – President Emeritus, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
“Take advantage of Shoshana Altrichter’s long experience with multi-destination tour programming and logistics. For years, she planned dozens of marvelous trips all over the world, and in the U.S. Shoshana is outstanding as a tour leader, schedule arranger, and quick and efficient trip processor. I am always delighted by her pithy observations, her graciousness, and helpfulness.”
Harriet W. Isom – U.S. Ambassador (retired)
“For more than a decade I have served as an Academic Lecturer for programs organized by Shoshana. These ranged from standard small-shop cruises to land travel designed to meet client specifications. Shoshana gives careful attention to all aspects of such programs, from accomodations to food and drink to activites and adventures, so that travel is both enjoyable and educational. She is knowledgeable, professional, detail-oriented, and a true pleasure to work with. Travelers seeking informative and engaging travel programs could not do better than Winding Way Travel.”
Pamela A. Zeiser, Academic Lecturer, World Affairs Council of Jacksonville
Email us at Shoshana@windingwaytravel.com
