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: Cuisine Quest – Southeast Asia and India

Palos Park Public Library 12330 Forest Glen Blvd, Palos Park, 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

Oswego Public Library 1111 Reading Dr, Montgomery, 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

Rolling Meadows Public Library 3110 Martin Ln, Rolling Meadows, 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, […]

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Live: Tenacious Tour du Mont Blanc

Central Baptist Village 4747 N Canfield Ave, Norridge, 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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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, […]

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Live: Tenacious Tour du Mont Blanc

Homewood Public Library 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, 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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Virtual: Awesome Australia

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

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, 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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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 […]

Free

Live: Atypical Globetrotting

Three Crowns Park 2323 McDaniel Ave, Evanston, 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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