Literary Adventures

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Adventure for the mind. Travel for the soul. Explore the visions of writers, thinkers, and artists in locations all over the world where their works were created. Read the books before you leave, join informal discussions moderated by our North American host on site, visit the places described in the texts with local experts, and make connections with people whose lives reflect our selected literary theme.

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"These trips are like a great book group on a magic carpet ride - connecting readers with the places that give context to the readings." (C.W., Columbus, OH)
Trips are led by discussion leaders who have mastery of their subject
We follow the Great Books Foundation Shared Inquiry method of discussion
Read before you arrive; we’ll send you the books
We usually do a moderate amount of walking

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Walking in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ footsteps in Cartagena
Discussing Ulysses in Trieste
Taking your soul for a stroll along the Camino de Santiago
Exploring the Icelandic love of storytelling
Meeting journalists in Istanbul

Literary Adventures

Belgium & France: English Poets of WWI

May 19-27, 2018 (8 days)

Literary Adventures

The Name of the Rose in Central Italy

Oct 14-24, 2018 (10 days)

Literary Adventures

Philadelphia: Conflict and Compromise

Oct 18-22, 2018 (4 days)

Literary Adventures

Literature, Culture & Coffee in Colombia

Nov 08-19, 2018 (12 days)