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Live: Tenacious Tour du Mont Blanc

Niles-Maine District Library 6960 W Oakton St, Niles, IL, United States

Trek 105 miles through the Alps as Brian Michalski guides us along Europe’s world-famous Tour du Mont Blanc. As we journey through France, Italy, and Switzerland, gain insight about practical planning tips, cultural tidbits, challenges along the trail, accommodation logistics, and more all seen through the lens of Michalski’s gorgeous original photography and entertainingly adventurous […]

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Live: Cuisine Quest – South and Central America

Three Crowns Park 2323 McDaniel Ave, Evanston, IL, United States

Take a bite out of The Americas as we accompany Brian Michalski on his search for the most delectable dishes that Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Nicaragua, and other countries have to offer. Gain insight regarding local agriculture, overlapping stylistic influences, and how climate change is impacting food security. Michalski also shares recipes and endorsements of top-notch […]

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Live: Awesome Australia

Bensenville Community Public Library 200 S Church Rd, Bensenville, IL, United States

G’day, mate! With his tapestry of original photographs and deep well of stories, world traveler Brian Michalski illuminates ten months of backpacking and working in the Land Down Under. While visiting exotic destinations including the Australian Outback, Great Barrier Reef, and Tasmania, we also learn about the country’s fascinating history, grand traditions, chic urban life, […]

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Live: Cuisine Quest – Southeast Asia and India

Wood Dale Public Library 520 Wood Dale Rd, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Tantalize your taste buds as Brian Michalski whisks you off to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, and more on this whirlwind tour of iconic regional cuisine and little-known delights. By experiencing frenetic local markets, taking cooking classes, and indulging in street food, Brian blends firsthand anecdotes while sharing tidbits about regional agriculture and sustainability. Satisfy your […]

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Live: Cuisine Quest – Southeast Asia and India

Lisle Library District 777 Front St, Lisle, IL, United States

Tantalize your taste buds as Brian Michalski whisks you off to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, and more on this whirlwind tour of iconic regional cuisine and little-known delights. By experiencing frenetic local markets, taking cooking classes, and indulging in street food, Brian blends firsthand anecdotes while sharing tidbits about regional agriculture and sustainability. Satisfy your […]

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Live: Tenacious Tour du Mont Blanc

Rolling Meadows Public Library 3110 Martin Ln, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Trek 105 miles through the Alps as Brian Michalski guides us along Europe’s world-famous Tour du Mont Blanc. As we journey through France, Italy, and Switzerland, gain insight about practical planning tips, cultural tidbits, challenges along the trail, accommodation logistics, and more all seen through the lens of Michalski’s gorgeous original photography and entertainingly adventurous […]

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Live: Tenacious Tour du Mont Blanc

Thomas Ford Memorial Library 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL, United States

Trek 105 miles through the Alps as Brian Michalski guides us along Europe’s world-famous Tour du Mont Blanc. As we journey through France, Italy, and Switzerland, gain insight into practical planning tips, cultural tidbits, challenges along the trail, accommodation logistics, and more all seen through the lens of Michalski’s gorgeous original photography and entertainingly adventurous […]

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Cuisine Quest: South and Central America

Palos Heights Public Library 12501 S 71st Ave, Palos Heights, IL, United States

Take a bite out of The Americas as we accompany Brian Michalski on his search for the most delectable dishes that Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Nicaragua, and other countries have to offer. Gain insight into local agriculture, overlapping stylistic influences, and how climate change impacts food security. Michalski also shares recipes and endorsements of top-notch restaurants, […]

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Live: Searching for South America

Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center 3003 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Brian Michalski is on the road again, spending over a year in South America. As he trekked the Inca Trail, navigated pristine Patagonia, and explored the Amazon rainforest, he also volunteered, took Spanish classes, earned his English teaching certificate, and worked remotely. Witness this atypical approach to a challenging, yet deeply rewarding continent. Michalski will […]

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Live: Atypical Globetrotting

Bartlett Public Library District 800 S Bartlett Rd, Bartlett, IL, United States

Come along on Brian Michalski’s 22-month solo backpacking journey as he worked and volunteered his way through Australia, Southeast Asia, India, Cuba, and more. Get insider information about planning, budgeting, coping with culture shock, hostel life, testing your physical and emotional limits, dealing with setbacks, and the day-to-day life of traveling like a pro.

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Virtual: Cuisine Quest – Southeast Asia and India

Tantalize your taste buds as Brian Michalski whisks you off to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, and more on this whirlwind tour of iconic regional cuisine and little-known delights. By experiencing frenetic local markets, taking cooking classes, and indulging in street food, Brian blends firsthand anecdotes while sharing tidbits about regional agriculture and sustainability. Satisfy your […]

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Virtual: Mysterious Myanmar

Brian Michalski had no idea where Myanmar, formerly Burma, was on the map before leaving on his journey around the world. It ended up a surprise favorite due to its untouched natural beauty, rich history, simple infrastructure, creative cuisine, and generosity of locals. Come along on this photo-rich adventure as we examine difficult current political […]

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