Tour Director Lecture Series May 18 - May 22

We're pleased to continue to provide free, daily lectures. We are hearing from teachers around the country that they are enjoying our lectures and sharing them with their students. 

 

 

Here are some highlights from this week:

Crepes - Live Cooking Lesson Step inside the kitchen of Frances Draxl for an intimate cooking lesson in the French style.	London to Edinburgh by Train All aboard for the classic rail journey! Start at King's Cross, Platform 9 3/4, and continue north to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.

Spanish Soul Food - Live Cooking Lesson Enter the kitchen of Julian "Childs" Moseley, for a special homestyle White Bean Stew from his home in Spain.	Seville: Flamenco, Fiestas and Magic Join us to discover the treasures of this city, home of flamenco and tradition, and its unique bright atmosphere.

You can see all of our lectures here.

The lectures are appropriate for students of all ages and are provided free of charge.

Each lecture features:

• A 20-30 minute presentation by a Passports Tour Director
• Questions from the attendees
• A Kahoot quiz 

Please let us know what topics you'd like to see covered next. We have Tour Directors with expertise in many topics ranging from language, culture, architecture, dance, cooking ... the list is endless! 

Monday, May 18 11:00 AM ET	Andorra: The tiny country of the Pyrenees With Gerard Orihuela Guerra An explosion of color and life - culture, shopping, gastronomy - Andorra is a hidden gem. Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/tb1xbm226n
Monday, May 18 1:00 PM ET	Parisian Street Furniture: The Sequel With Julian Moseley Parisian streets are teeming with interesting and often quite beautiful objects that today we would call “street furniture”, and yet many visitors know little about them, or may not even notice them. I can guarantee that this lecture will open your eyes to things you’ve either never noticed before, or had noticed but had no idea what they were. You’ll never see Paris in the same light again! Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/m6pvjrbltc
Tuesday, May 19 11:00 AM ET	Flamenco! With Victoria Lustig An Andalusian exclusive - the songs, the dance - an unforgettable experience. Learn the roots of the iconic dance of Spain.  Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/ljlvhdyga3
Tuesday, May 19 1:00 PM ET	Scotland: Monsters, Mountains and Tartan With Georgina Newson Scotland: a country with stunning scenery, a history of battles, myths and legends and, of course, good old Nessie, the Loch Ness monster. This talk will dip into the history of the Clans and the tartan they wear. We'll explore some of the scenery we've seen in TV shows and movies. And, maybe we'll find out... does the monster exist? Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/tr7l2br0s8
Tuesday, May 19 3:00 PM ET	The Architecture of Madrid With Luis Troconis Take a ride through the streets of Madrid with your guide, Luis, as he regales you with tales of the history of the city and its architectural triumphs. Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/ov3l0saxbh
Wednesday, May 20 11:00 AM ET	Wanderlust With Matthias Kort From the fairy-tales that come alive in our forests to the simple thing of Spazierengehen, from the love of outdoor-activities to our environmental movements – what is so special about the relationship between Germans and nature? Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/cvb6g3nawy
Wednesday, May 20 1:00 PM ET	Amazing Switzerland   With Sara Cereda-Kort We will go on a virtual tour to one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and learn about Swiss chocolate, Swiss cheese, the languages, how to play an alpine horn and how to yodel! Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/9731gunoc3
Thursday, May 21 11:00 AM ET	French Cooking Lesson - Macarons With Frances Draxl Step inside the kitchen with Frances for an intimate cooking lesson in the French style. Learn how the French do it! Macarons de Provence aux Amandes et Miel Recipe and Lesson Plan Macarons Noisette et Citron Recipe Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/hiwgcsfti8
Thursday, May 21 1:00 PM ET	Cities of Castile: Salamanca, El Escorial, Toledo and Segovia With Tom Ferguson Central Spain is your destination - visiting Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca, and Segovia. Catch a glimpse of the iconic landmarks of the region.  Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/vyzvc54bh9
Friday, May 22 11:00 AM ET	Spanish Street Language With Luis Troconis It's not what you'd learn from books in school. Learn the functional language of daily life in Spain. Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/hb46z787wn
Friday, May 22 1:00 PM ET	History of Europe in 20 Minutes With Larry Alexander Romanesque, Renaissance or Rococo? What does it all mean? Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/3rmx7qop8l