Join expert traveler Brian Michalski for part one of A Spin Around the Globe: Left Split exploring the Azores, Egypt, Türkiye, Vietnam, Thailand, and Georgia. Don’t miss part 2 in person in December!
Seasoned traveler Brian Michalski shares two distinct parallel paths of his journey to over 30 countries across six continents. This two-year solo backpacking expedition is a passionate storytelling photographer’s ode to creativity, adventure, and boundless curiosity.
Monday, November 3rd 7pm on Zoom: A Spin Around the Globe: Left Split
Along the Left Split, we discover Portugal’s Azores Islands and explore Egyptian temples on the Nile. We paraglide on Türkiye’s south coast and motorbike the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam. Learn about elephant conservation in Thailand and yearn for yummy Georgian cuisine. We also unearth hardships and insights, concluding with a Q&A. This program will not be recorded.
Thursday, December 4th 1pm Auditorium: A Spin Around the Globe: Right Split
On the Right Split, we tour Egypt’s ancient pyramids and escape to Croatia’s Hvar Island. We soar in hot air balloons over Türkiye and brave Mauritania’s infamous Iron Ore train. Learn about the dizzying climb to Mount Everest Base Camp and salivate over Thailand’s bold flavors. We also unpack challenges and takeaways, finishing with a Q&A.
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
