Worldwide Quest

TRAVEL WEBINAR ALERT!
The Sacred Geography of Varanasi: Travel, Death, and our Search for Meaning with Meera Kachroo | Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 PM ET

Meera Kachroo, leading our North India's Iconic Cities & The Holi Festival tour explores Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities, where pilgrims and travellers encounter death, impermanence, and meaning. Through ritual, memory, and movement, she reflects on how the city’s sacred spaces shape powerful encounters, drawing on research, fieldwork, and Hindu philosophy.

Register for this free webinar here: https://shorturl.at/zE1RK

What can a 3,000-year-old story teach us about who we are?

Join us and Classical Pursuits in Greece as we explore Homer's Odyssey alongside visits to the Parthenon, Mycenae, and other iconic sites of the ancient world.

Part cultural journey, part literary retreat, this tour combines great books, fascinating history, delicious food, and meaningful conversation in one unforgettable experience.

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/wV3Ua

Classical Pursuits

Visit contemporary galleries, marvel at ancient sites, connect with artists, and experience the vibrant culinary scene of Mexico City on our alumni expedition, open to all curious travellers.

Tour dates: March 28 - April 4, 2027

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

Towering dunes, desert-adapted wildlife, shimmering salt pans, and skies that stretch forever. Namibia is a land of striking contrasts and unforgettable encounters, from Sossusvlei’s towering sands to Etosha’s iconic wildlife and the wild Atlantic coast at Sandwich Bay.

Join our Alumni Expeditions as we return to one of Africa’s most captivating destinations. Namibia: A Desert Landscape & Wildlife Safari from Oct. 16 - 29, 2026.

More details > https://shorturl.at/LI8wg

WEBINAR ALERT!
The Writers Who Made Paris Their Workshop with Terry Fallis and Classical Pursuits
Thursday, May 21 at 2:00 PM ET

Step into the Paris of the Lost Generation. Join bestselling Canadian novelist Terry Fallis as he explores the writers, cafés, rivalries, and creative energy that transformed 20th-century literature, from Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein to the Canadian voices woven into their world. Discover the Paris that inspired a literary revolution and still sparks creativity today.

Limited spots left! Register here: https://shorturl.at/WGkLM

Classical Pursuits Terry H. Fallis

To all the amazing moms and motherly figures, Happy Mother's Day! 🌺

We love seeing these happy faces at end of a trip! All smiles in Provence after a memorable boat and bike trip with the alumni UBC Travel Club.
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Our team member Laura Brennan just returned from an enriching journey through Mexico City with alumni UBC Travel Club and shared these fun photos.

From world-class museums to vibrant neighbourhoods, the group experienced the very best of Mexico City—savouring exceptional cuisine, exploring traditional and contemporary art, and gaining deeper insight into local culture through the expertise of outstanding guides.

Every corner of the Earth is a masterpiece. 🌎

WEBINAR ALERT!
India at Midnight: The Novel That Still Defines a Nation
Today at 2:00 PM ET with Melanie Blake of Classical Pursuits

Discover why Midnight’s Children still feels urgent, electric, and deeply relevant today. In this 30-minute online talk, explore how one unforgettable narrator—born at the exact moment of India’s independence—turns national history into something intimate, chaotic, funny, and alive.

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