Sunday Travel Talks

February 23rd

11:00 Pacific / 14:00 Eastern / 20:00 EU

Join us for short presentations and Q&A with guides discussing current topics in travel.

Introduction & What’s New with Guided By
Rainer Metzger
11:00 Pacific / 14:00 Eastern / 20:00 EU

Packing Tips from a Veteran Guide
Margaret Cassady
11:10 Pacific / 14:10 Eastern / 20:10 EU 

Class From the Past and Plans for the Future: Gifts from 3 Great European Countries Hiding in Plain Sight
Tim Tendick
11:30 Pacific / 14:30 Eastern / 20:30 EU 

The Legacy of the 2004 Documentary Film “Mondovino” on the Italian Wine Industry
Francesco Gronchi
11:50 Pacific / 14:50 Eastern / 20:50 EU 

Recent Talks

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Trina Kudlacek is fresh back from Guided By’s inaugural tour of Piemonte and will share photos and stories from exploring one of the best kept secrets of Italy.

Trip Report: Friends in Italy with Margaret Cassady

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Field Notes: Sicily with Rainer Metzger

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Past Travel Talks