May 7, 2020
Tour Director Lecture Series May 11 - May 15
-Dawn from Indiana
Here are some highlights from this week:
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| French Cooking Lesson Step inside the kitchen of Frances Draxl for an intimate cooking lesson in the French style. |
Language Study: Spanish Food and Traditions - Tapas, Pintxos, and More! A lesson for all levels of Spanish learners. Sit down for a bite to eat with your teacher, Luis, while he introduces you to the nouns of nibbling. |
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| Martin Luther and the Reformation How an unknown monk in an unknown town changed the world over 500 years ago! |
Authentic Italian Cuisine Learn how simple authentic Italian cuisine really is, the do's and don'ts of eating out in Italy, and the secret to cooking the perfect Italian meal yourself! |
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
| Monday, May 11 11:00 AM ET |
Costa Brava, Spain With Gerard Orihuela Guerra Discover the Costa Brava along the coast trail from the Cap de Creus to Palamós. From the inspiration of Dalí to the pirate attack of Barbarossa. Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/g6dlfqfoxy |
| Monday, May 11 1:00 PM ET |
Prague – A Historical Center of Europe With Matthias Kort As a capital of a kingdom for 800 years, the home of one of the oldest universities in Europe (founded 1348), as a center of Jewish life and culture till today, a cradle for Reformation in the Christian church from the 15th to the 17th century, a place of revolution against a brutal dictatorship in 1968 - till the MUST-SEE tourist hot spot today – Prague has a lot to offer! Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/tjm9o4rk6g |
| Tuesday, May 12 11:00 AM ET |
Seville, Flamenco, Fiestas and Magic With Victoria Lustig Join me to discover the treasures of this city, home of flamenco and tradition, and its unique bright atmosphere. Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/ueyas8byq4 |
| Tuesday, May 12 1:00 PM ET |
How to travel like a PRO! With Sara Cereda-Kort Learn from professional Tour Director, Sara Cereda-Kort, useful insider tips to make your life as a traveler in Europe easier and more comfortable. Best preparation for a group tour or for individual travelers. Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/as4q2it0ug |
| Wednesday, May 13 11:00 AM ET |
Spanish Soul Food Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/zv0xvdhemr
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| May 13 1:00 PM ET |
London to Edinburgh by Train With Georgina Newson All aboard for the classic rail journey that starts at the fantastic Kings Cross Terminal where of course Harry Potter caught the Hogwarts express. We will continue North passing by rolling countryside and the historic Roman town of York. Then onto Newcastle before crossing the border and Hadrians wall before reaching our final destination Edinburgh. Capital of Scotland home to the famous festival castle and so much more. Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/i9y9rjlm1p |
| Thursday, May 14 11:00 AM ET |
French Cooking Lesson With Frances Draxl Step inside the kitchen with Frances for an intimate cooking lesson in the French style. Caneles Recipe Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/mezbmzkwrj |
| Thursday, May 14 1:00 PM ET |
Does the rain in Spain fall mainly on the plain? With Tom Ferguson With its population of nearly 7 million, the Madrid Metro Area is the 3rd largest in Europe. As the capital of the Kingdom of Spain, it is surprising that a city so large is nowhere near a navigable river or a coastal harbor. In today’s lecture, we’ll learn about some of the history and geography that gave rise to today’s exciting and surprisingly young Iberian capital. Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/ffooda82g0 |
| Friday, May 15 11:00 AM ET |
The World of Bullfighting With Luis Troconis We will be talking about this unique, passionate and risky "art"; its origin, history, ceremony, current views and future. Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/n4owfzhciw0 |
| Friday, May 15 1:00 PM ET |
Mystery at Omaha Beach With Larry Alexander The shells kept falling on Utah, but where were they coming from? The Rangers did more than take Le Point du Hoc. Direct Link: https://passports.wistia.com/medias/9z5khy6t1t |
