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Worldwide Quest: Experiential Travel Since 1970 Travel is an art and a craft.

It's a combination of special unforgettable experiences and flawless technical proficiency. Making sure you travel well is a skill that comes with insider knowledge, know-how and imagination. It's something we've been doing since 1970; creating unique itineraries for inquisitive travellers to some of the world's most intriguing destinations.

12/13/2024

NEW TOUR ALERT!
Ireland: Songs of Wandering
With Classical Pursuits, led by Wendy O'Brien
September 26 - October 6, 2025

This new tour will trace the history and spirit of the Irish people through story and song, focusing especially on the 20th and 21st centuries. We start in Dublin to explore the city so famously described by James Joyce, Brendan Behan, Elizabeth Bowen, and many others. We then head north to Sligo to explore the roots of the Irish Revival, led by W.B. Yeats, and the connections between Irish land, language, and literature. Ireland’s extraordinary southwest coast is our final destination, with visits to Coole Park, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Aran Islands.

Learn more about this tour: https://shorturl.at/P6Hd5

12/13/2024

SECOND DEPARTURE ADDED!
The Magdalen Islands
With Worldwide Quest Alumni Expeditions, led by Alan Watson
Tour Dates: Sep 21 – 27, 2025

Join us to discover this hidden Canadian gem, far away from the outside world next fall. Marvel at the views from the cliffs of île d’Entrée, explore the boreal forest, walk the sand-dune trails, and visit the friendly island communities, a mosaic deriving from French-speaking Acadia and the British Isles. We’re staying for the week at a charming sea view inn which has the added bonus of serving delicious local cuisine.

Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/h3XW0

12/12/2024

WEBINAR ALERT!
Neotropical Biodiversity: A Wealth of Species Interactions, hosted by Dr. Diane Srivastava
With alumni UBC travel club
Tomorrow at 3:00 PM ET

Join this webinar to explore the remarkable diversity of Neotropical species interactions, and their role in predicting the future of biodiversity in this critical region of the world. Also, learn about the tour that Diane is leading for the alumni UBC Travel Club — Brazil: Wildlife from the Atlantic Forest to the Pantanal.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/Qwqun

12/05/2024

Two great webinars coming up today!

Classical Pursuits:
Ireland: Songs of Wandering, Songs of Home
With Discussion Leader Wendy O'Brien
Today at 12:00 PM ET, Register here: https://shorturl.at/LbWML
Classical Pursuits

Alumni UBC Travel Club:
French Grand Urbanism: The Open Spaces, Boulevards, and Urban Geometries In and Around Paris
With Study Leaders Larry Beasley and Sandy Logan
Today at 3:00 PM ET, Register here: https://shorturl.at/9mzZQ
alumni UBC

11/29/2024

Stunning moments from our Tanzania Safari with University of Guelph Alumni, captured beautifully by leader Alan Watson! From breathtaking wildlife to stunning landscapes and unique culture, Tanzania truly is an East African gem. 🐘✨
University of Guelph Alumni

11/26/2024

Cruise Canada's East Coast on our Alumni Expeditions with special Savings. Book by Nov. 30, 2024 and save C$700 per cabin!

This is an area rich in wildlife and living culture. Our onboard naturalists will be spotting and interpreting the wildlife around us. The backdrop includes wonderful scenery, history and local music, in addition to a dining menu inspired by the region’s exquisite marine catch! We're onboard the wonderful S/V Klara, sailing nimbly from one port-of-call to another.

Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/car7O

11/21/2024

WEBINAR ALERT from alumni UBC Travel Club!
The Works of Michelangelo with Professor and Historian Justin Newell
Today at 12:00 PM PT/3:00 PM ET

Michelangelo is one of the most important Western artists, and his work is universally regarded as the product of genius. During the webinar presentation, we’ll examine many of Michelangelo’s works – both the iconic and lesser-known – to understand the reasons why he created his works, and the many innovations and approaches that continue to attract and inspire – and sometimes challenge – artists and laypersons alike. alumni UBC

To register for this free webinar, click here: https://shorturl.at/BA0up

11/13/2024

WEBINAR ALERT!
A Short History of Homer's Odyssey
With Mark Cwik from Classical Pursuits
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM ET

Join this webinar for a journey through time, from 7th-century BCE Greece to early modern London to current-day Mississippi. Mark will talk about where and how Homer's epic was first written down, major translations into English, and the many adaptations this ancient story has inspired.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/U1OEC

11/11/2024

Vaṇakkam (Hello) from our group in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India!
The group explored the archaeological wonders of the town over the weekend and is now in Pondicherry to discover the mustard-yellow French colony, seaside promenade, museums, and more! 📸 Meera Kachroo, leading our alumni expeditions in South India, shared these photos with our team.

11/09/2024

Spotted: ladies living their best safari life in Kenya's wild wonderland! 🦓
📸Worldwide Quest team member Natalie Menanno, currently travelling in Kenya with our Women's Travel Network group shared these stunning photos with us!
Womens Travel Network.ca

11/04/2024

Here's a glimpse of our Womens Travel Network group celebrating Diwali in India this past weekend. These ladies immersed themselves in the vibrant festivities, wearing traditional sarees, enjoying intricate henna designs, and connecting with locals to experience the joy of this colorful holiday. Womens Travel Network.ca

Thank you Melissa Ross for sharing these gorgeous photos!

10/31/2024

Today is Diwali - also known as the Festival of Lights, and one of India’s most celebrated holidays. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. During this five-day festival, people light oil lamps, decorate with colorful rangolis, exchange sweets, and gather with loved ones to celebrate new beginnings and prosperity.

10/28/2024

P**a is the largest city on the tip of Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, known for its protected harbor, beach-lined coast and Roman ruins. P**a retains hints of its 3000-year history, most notably in the Roman Amphitheatre, which is one of the best preserved of its kind in the world.

We visit P**a in Spring 2025 on our Alumni expedition to Croatia with University of Alberta and University of British Columbia. Join us on tour!
UAlberta Alumni alumni UBC

View the tour here: https://shorturl.at/ASydH

10/25/2024

Hello from our alumni UBC group in East Africa! 🤚

The group spent twelve eventful days on our Safari tour in Kenya and Tanzania, and are now back home. Thank you Kaitlyn Gaynor for sharing these beautiful photos!
alumni UBC

10/21/2024

What a fantastic photo op! Greetings from our Dartmouth group in Bhutan, where they are exploring majestic monasteries, immersing themselves in the serene natural beauty, and enjoying the rich local culture and cuisine. (Dartmouth Alumni)

We just received these pictures from Dartmouth Professor and tour leader Sienna Craig who's off with the group to Paro next.

10/11/2024

Some captures from our Workshop in Wild Places custom group tour to Arcadia in Greece, led by Mason Steeves.

The focus of the workshop was on connecting with the land and painting from that experience through exercises, walks, meditations, videos, and tours. The group also learned how to make traditional Greek dessert 'Diples'.

Photo 1, 3 and 4 are by Janice.

10/10/2024

WEBINAR ALERT!
The First 300 Years of Quebecois Literature
Today at 2:00 PM ET

Join Classical Pursuits director Melanie Blake for a virtual trip to beautiful Quebec City and discover underappreciated literary works from 400 years of Quebec's history. This first part in a series of three gives an overview of Quebecois literature from the 16th century to the Montreal School and the first decades of the 20th century. Classical Pursuits

Register here: https://shorturl.at/R1mt1

10/03/2024

WEBINAR ALERT!
Sacred Himalayan Landscape
With UBC profs. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa and Michele Koppes
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET.

The Himalayas are sacred to the many communities that call this place their home. Different religions are followed and many gods are worshiped here. Learn about the rituals that keep the sacredness of this place alive for Himalayan communities in this webinar.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/r0IpG

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Travel with alumni UBC travel club and Universityof Guelph alumni to the Alentejo in Portugal. This active tour features daily supported walks, sampling local cuisine and sipping local wine, exploring natural parks and wandering among coark oak woodlands, and much more! Portugal Walking Tour: The Alentejo April 6 - 13, 2025 Learn more: https://rb.gy/r2qlpn #alentejo #portugal #walkingtour #activetravel #wine #natureexploration #alumniubc #worldwidequesttravel

Join our partner Womens Travel Network (Womens Travel Network.ca) in India this October for celebration of Diwali - the festival of lights! There are still a few spots left on this vibrant and unforgettable experience. Womens Travel Network group tours are built for women to experience the exploration, the connection, the growth, the sense of accomplishment, and the joy that comes from stepping out on a journey. Enjoy the camaraderie and security of being with a group of women and develop friendships that last for years. Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/GpAQB #visitindia #diwali #culturalexploration #womenonlytravel #canadawomentours #falltravel #fewspotsleft #worldwidequesttravel

Glimpses of our alumni UBC India Culinary Experience with Vikram Vij. Our travellers have recently returned back home after enjoying cultural sights, cooking classes and food tours in Delhi, Rajasthan, and Mumbai. Photos are from Vikram Vij and our colleagues from Worldwide Adventures India.

Is that an iceberg? In the third video of this miniseries about our 2022 Antarctica tour, expeditioner Janet Gates and Worldwide Quest's Vice-President Justin Peter share their impressions of coming across an iceberg that just never seemed to end… and it how this encounter changed the ship’s schedule, making for an even more memorable adventure. *Video directed and edited by Ian Shanahan *Interviews filmed by Ankur Khurana *All other footage from the 2022 expedition Learn more here: https://worldwidequest.com/index.php?page=trips&cmd=review&key=epic_antarctica_with_the_falklands_south_georgia#ad-image-0

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Travel is an art and a craft. It's a combination of special unforgettable experiences and flawless technical proficiency. Making sure you travel well is a skill that comes with insider knowledge, know-how and imagination. It's something we've been doing since 1970; creating unique itineraries for inquisitive travellers to some of the world's most intriguing destinations.