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Staying Connected to our Roots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As travelers ourselves, we care deeply about our far-flung destinations. Our goal is to benefit and protect our favorite places by supporting and building the communities we care about. MIR fosters sustainable travel practices that help to preserve cultural and natural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the beginning, MIR has been committed to connecting people. Our travelers don\u2019t just pass through. They tap into the culture, and we provide them with uncommon experiences, like visiting with a children\u2019s English class; or being welcomed into a private home for a memorable meal and enjoying both home-cooked specialties and heartfelt conversations; or a visit to an artist\u2019s workshop near the Silk Road oasis of Bukhara, where a master paints flourishes on a ceramic dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embracing Doug\u2019s commitment to connecting people, the fledgling company supported NGOs and special interest organizations in their attempts to negotiate the red tape that snarled travel to the Soviet Union. Some early MIR efforts included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n