When was the last time you sent a letter or email to someone you didn’t know? Gail did, and you will be touched and inspired by her sweet story of finding a long lost cousin in Italy. Sometimes, all it takes is sending a letter to make a monumental cousin...

My daughter Hannah is an adventurer at heart, and turns drives to genealogy conferences into trips to remember. This summer, be sure to make memories with living relatives! Have a wonderful week! -Lisa About the Author: Lisa Louise Cooke Lisa is the Producer and Host...

We love the ease with which we can search online, but a genealogy research trip can offer exceptional and unique rewards. If you have been apprehensive about visiting a courthouse or archive,  follow our 4 step plan for a successful genealogy research trip that could...

Are you going on a road trip this summer? Do you have a genealogy playlist ready? Here are some favorite resources for creating the ultimate genealogy playlist for the open road. The Apps Whether you have an Android, Apple, or Windows device, plan your own audio...

If you would love to take a genealogy travel adventure to your ancestral homeland, consider who might help you make it happen. Get inspired and ready with these tips! Recently Joyce, a Genealogy Gems Premium member, wrote in to thank me for the new Premium...

Have you ever thought to use passport applications for genealogy–to search for your immigrant or traveling ancestors? Passports were issued in the U.S. beginning in the late 1700s, but weren’t required except during times of war until 1941. These records can be...