With the growth in DNA heritage testing over the past few months, businesses are starting to specialise in the new 2020 trends for DNA travel and ancestral tourism.
According to a Telegraph article, it’s estimated that 23% of long-haul visitors to Scotland are visiting to track down their ancestry and discover more about their heritage. Celtic neighbour Ireland also has similar stats. However, it’s not the older generation you’d expect to be interested in history taking these tests and trips - much of this new trend is being driven by millenials.
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With regard to destinations, the options are limitless, but Italy, Ireland, Germany and Scotland frequently appear as the most popular destinations for these types of trips. Specialist tour companies often provide a genealogist for those taking part on tours and, due to the similar interests in the travel party, much of the group itself can have very detailed knowledge to share, fuelled by research and a desire to understand more of their historical background.
Not only can you discover the way people lived in the past, and how they live now, the DNA findings and travel experiences may inspire travellers to learn a new language to feel more connected to their roots.
Why not take a DNA heritage test and let that shape your next vacation?
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