Itinerary (Travel with us to one location or join us on the Grand Tour):

* Wednesday, February 10: France

* Wednesday, March 3: Switzerland and Northern Italy

* Wednesday, March 24: Rome and Southern Italy Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cost per session: $20 *100% scholarship available Travel & Reading

Host: Ada Igoe, Travel Blogger Registration: www.mycche.org | 218-387-3411 | [email protected]

For centuries, part of being well-heeled meant traveling through Western Civilization on a trip known as The Grand European Tour as a young adult. These long, sometimes multi-year travels were meant to hone art appreciation and increase understanding of the ancient world.

This winter, we’ll embark on our own virtual Grand Tour. From the comfort of your armchair, we’ll discuss the historic context of the Grand European Tour, why it still resonates with us today (and to a certain extent, still exists) and use modern literature to “visit” some of the Tour’s most enduring destinations.

Encouraged Reading list:

* February 10: My Life in France by Julia Child

* March 3: The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland

* March 24: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

Host: Ada Igoe - After a high school trip to London, England in 2003, Ada Igoe knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life in the travel industry. Now she helps people discover the Boundary Waters through her business, Tuscarora Lodge and Canoe Outfitters on the Gunflint Trail and travels throughout the US and abroad during her off-season. She holds a B.A. in English and Communication from the College of St. Scholastica and uses her love of literature to guide her travels. She blogs about her travel at: www.beyondyellowbrickblog.com