Virtual: Tenacious Tour du Mont Blanc

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: Awesome Australia

Geneva Public Library District 227 S Seventh St, Geneva, 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: Tenacious Tour du Mont Blanc

La Grange Public Library 10 W Cossitt Ave, La Grange, 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: Atypical Globetrotting

Antioch Public Library District 757 N Main St, Antioch, 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, dealing with culture shock, realities of hostel life, testing your physical and emotional limits, coping with setbacks, visa tips, and more so that you, too, […]

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Live: Tenacious Tour du Mont Blanc

Bernard Weinger Jewish Community Center 300 Revere Dr, Northbrook, 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: Awesome Australia

Shir Tikvah 1424 183rd St, Homewood, 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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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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Live: Cuisine Quest – South and Central America

Niles-Maine District Library 6960 W Oakton St, Niles, 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: Cuisine Quest – Southeast and India

Lemont Public Library 90 E Wend St, Lemont, 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 – South and Central America

Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District – Winnetka Branch 768 Oak St, Winnetka, 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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Virtual: Atypical Globetrotting

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, dealing with culture shock, realities of hostel life, testing your physical and emotional limits, coping with setbacks, visa tips, and more so that you, too, […]

Free

Live: Tenacious Tour du Mont Blanc

St. Charles Public Library 1 S 6th Ave, St. Charles, 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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