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05 10 15 20 What inspired Tomasz Szymkowiak to start his tour business in Poland? His fascination with genealogy and family history The availability of historical landmarks in Poland A desire to explore other countries and cultures The immense interest of Polish descendants towards Poland Q1 Bridging the Past and Present Through a Genealogical Tour When Tomasz Szymkowiak first visited the U.S. in the early 2000s, he was amazed by the immense interest and curiosity shown by Polish descendants towards his homeland, Poland. A genealogical tour was almost unheard of back then, especially in Poland. Complicated arrangements and language barriers discouraged travelers from visiting the countries where their family members lived long ago. He suddenly got a great idea. “Why don’t I start a tour business to bring people to explore their heritage in Poland?” He saw an opportunity and founded a company that offers customized tours to connect people with their roots and discover their family history. The following is what Szymkowiak shared about how his tours have helped people to come to terms with their roots. Growing Interest in Genealogical Tours Genealogical tours are gaining popularity due to the growing awareness of their potential. They give people a chance to really delve into who came before them. Szymkowiak said, “Genealogical tours have been on many people’s wish lists, but back in the day, many people had no knowledge of how to go about planning a trip like this.” The language barrier compounded with logistical challenges made navigating a foreign country much more overwhelming. However, with private genealogical tours that handle the entire process now available, traveling to trace one’s roots has become easier than ever. urther Reading F RediscoveringYour Ancestry: Get Ready Have you heard of a genealogical tour? If not, can you predict what it is? 126 Lesson 4