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The Beauty of Kenai Fjords Park, Alaska
Renowned for its signature glaciers and home to a distinct array of wildlife, Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park is truly a sight to...
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Feb 15, 20212 min read
History of the Whitney Plantation
Wallace, Louisiana is a small town of 670 residents, about an hour outside of New Orleans. 90% of residents are black, and many are...
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Feb 8, 20213 min read
America’s Hidden History: Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers
Scenic Yosemite is not only famous for its breathtaking views and beautiful terrain but also for its groundbreaking legacy as America's...
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Feb 1, 20213 min read
Undiscovered Italy: Apulia and Italy’s Road Less Travelled
When anyone thinks about or mentions the country of Italy, several images immediately come to mind. One first might think about pizza,...
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Jan 10, 20216 min read
Six UNESCO Heritage Sites in Morocco
On our 2019 Moroccan Discovery tour, we had the opportunity to visit 6 of the country’s 9 UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites. UNESCO,...
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Jan 6, 20214 min read
Chasing the Path of Totality
A total solar eclipse is a rare, beautiful phenomenon: a brief moment where the moon moves completely in front of the sun and in its...
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Dec 13, 20202 min read
"The Baby Bottle Conscription" - Stories from the Spanish Civil War
While there were many historical advancements made in the year 1920, this year is viewed as cursed for those who were part of the “Lleva...
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Dec 6, 20202 min read
Canadian Cuisine
Canada is a land with a myriad of cultures and cuisines, truly reflecting the diversity of the people who call this place home. While...
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Nov 22, 20202 min read
Discover Odessa
Ukraine’s third-largest city, Odessa has a rich and diverse history. Situated on the Black Sea, Odessa is a renowned port city and has...
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Nov 16, 20202 min read
Wild New Zealand
Do you ever feel the need to explore the world and reconnect with the natural beauty of our planet? Do you ever find yourself annoyed by...
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Nov 9, 20204 min read
Visit the Choijin Lama Temple in Mongolia
Next summer, the World Affairs Council will be taking a picturesque journey through the Mongolian Alps via railway to experience the...
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Nov 3, 20202 min read
Reflections on Cuba
Our WAC Philadelphia trip to Cuba in November, 2018 had a special moment for the entire group when we made a stop in Australia....
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Oct 1, 20202 min read
5 Reasons Why You Need Travel Insurance
While disruptions to travel plans certainly are not a new phenomena, the reality of the past few months has altered what “normal” looks like
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Sep 29, 20203 min read
On Movements and Revolutions around the Baltic Sea: Part III
While the history I briefly covered for Sweden, Finland, and Russia seems a bit more distant, revolution in Estonia and Poland is much...
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Sep 23, 20202 min read
On Movements and Revolutions around the Baltic Sea: Part II
As I mentioned in Part I of this blog series, when thinking back on my Baltic Sea Cruise in August 2019, I couldn’t help but think about...
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Sep 16, 20204 min read
On Movements and Revolutions around the Baltic Sea: Part I
Follow this three part series as Vice President of Programs, Hayley Boyle shares her time in Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, and Poland.
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Sep 9, 20202 min read
Explore Philadelphia's diverse culinary scene
Philadelphia is known for its diverse culinary scene from famous cheesesteaks to small Italian bakeries, but how exactly did Philadelphia’s
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Sep 2, 20202 min read
Undiscovered France - Albi
Gain historical context on Albi, an unlikely tourist destination in the South of France. With a population of under 50,000 the French...
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Aug 24, 20203 min read
Venturing to Ancient Egypt... From My Living Room!
A Review of the Penn Museum’s “Venture to Egypt” Date Night Program Hello everyone! My name is Kristin Hutchinson, Vice President of...
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Aug 17, 20204 min read
Dreaming in Moroccan Colors
Margaret Hasani led our Moroccan Discovery tour in 2019. During these gloomy days, she often reflects on her experience by reimagining...
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Aug 10, 20204 min read
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