Becoming A Savvy Traveler
Study Group (2-3 session | Registration opens Tuesday, August 19, 2025 10:00 AM
Ready to take the stress out of international travel? Join travel expert Mystina Swaim, who’s visited 18 countries, in this hands-on program designed for aspiring globetrotters. You’ll learn how staying organized— from planning to packing—can make your trips smoother, safer, and more enjoyable. Gain key travel skills like preparing efficiently, navigating international travel safely, and making the most of every journey. Explore rich cultures, sample global cuisines, and overcome common travel obstacles with confidence. Each session helps reduce guesswork, so you can focus on creating extraordinary experiences. Let organization be your ticket to adventure—travel smarter, not harder!
Each participant will receive a passport notebook.
This program will meet in person at OLLI Headquarters (HQ), located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
Class changes occasionally happen; please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
Click on the link below for a Google map shot of our location:
OLLI HQ
Mystina Swaim
Mystina Swaim, born and raised in Arkansas, is the USA Travel Consultant for Neblina Forest, a family-owned travel company based in South America leading birding, photography, and wildlife tours in top destinations. She has been traveling internationally since 2014, exploring Europe, Central America, Oceania, Asia, North America (49 U.S. states and Canada), Africa, and South America. Her passion for international travel has allowed her to experience and share beautiful places and cultures while connecting with countless wonderful people along the way.
Park Interpreter Mystina Swaim started at Lake Fort Smith State Park in April 2021. She has been working for Arkansas State Parks since May 2010. She holds a BS degree in Recreation Parks Administration. She is a Certified Interpretive Trainer (CIT), Certified Heritage Interpreter (CHI), Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG), and a member of the National Association for Interpretation.