Lori Ann's World

About the activity provider

What They Do Best<br />Cross Cultural Tours & Experiences specializes in immersive tours in the Phoenix area, designed to share the rich Arizona story while promoting cultural understanding and improving lives locally and globally. Through engaging, multi-sensory experiences, the company offers guests a deeper connection to history, community, and the people who are shaping Arizona today.<br /><br />About the Founder<br />Lori Ann, the founder of Cross Cultural Tours & Experiences, comes from a long line of pioneers who settled the American West and Arizona. With history in her blood, she grew up not on fairy tales but on the journals of her ancestors, retracing their steps and embracing the legacies they left behind.<br /><br />Lori Ann is dedicated to continuing the Arizona story, crafting each tour as an artistic experience that brings history to life. Her tours connect visitors to modern-day history-makers through taste, touch, sight, and sound. Guests are invited to explore Phoenix and experience its unique culture — or, as Lori Ann likes to say, to go Arizona iNG with her.<br /><br />The Mission: The iNG Thing<br />Cross Cultural Tours & Experiences aims to foster global understanding by providing cultural experiences that encourage guests to see the world through different eyes. Lori Ann’s vision is built on the belief that tourism can bridge cultural divides, fostering empathy and peace through shared experiences. The company strives to weave diverse perspectives into Arizona’s story, promoting a sense of global community.<br /><br />The Inspiration<br />The inspiration behind Cross Cultural Tours & Experiences stems from a life-changing trip Lori Ann took to Budapest in 2016. During that journey, a local guide named Gyorgi shared his personal story of discovering his Jewish heritage at the age of 15. Experiences like these revealed to Lori Ann the transformative power of storytelling and travel.<br /><br />These moments underscored a profound truth: while governments create laws to shape behavior, individuals have the power to change their own views through understanding and connection. Cross Cultural Tours & Experiences embodies this philosophy by offering tours that celebrate history, culture, and shared humanity — all while enjoying art, stories, and good company.