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TRAVEL ADVENTURE PROGRAMS
EXPLORER SERIES - 5 Travel Adventure Programs, World class films or Illustrated Talks
and 3 SPECIAL EVENTS |
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2011 - 2012 Explorer Series Previews |
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PAKISTAN: A Traveler’s Journey
Tuesday, September 27 - presented by Marlin Darrah
Fascinated by the beauty of a country that was in the news, Marlin decided to visit as tourist and travel extensively in the cities, towns and mountains filming the culture, warmth of the people, and beauty of Pakistan. |
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MONGOLIA - Land of Genghis Khan (GEOfest)
Wednesday, November 9 - presented by Buddy Hatton
Mongolia... a place of natural and cultural diversity and adventure... cherished by her people and unspoiled in beauty. View expanses of rolling steppe, Mongolia’s famous horses and herdsmen, glacial mountains, impenetrable forests, deep crystal lakes, and the famous Nadaam Festival. Visit the Reindeer People and a nomadic family in the Gobi Desert. |
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THE GRAND TOUR: The Prince and I
Wednesday, February 8 - presented by
Maureen Cassidy-Geiger
Maureen acts as our Cicerone, our knowledgeable guide, and recreates the 3,000 mile tour of Italy by Crown Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony from 1738-40 with an amazing array of images. |
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AROUND THE WORLD - One Man’s Journey
Wednesday, March 7 - presented by Doug Jones
Shot on six continents and in 60 countries, follow a circuitous route around the world stopping in fabulous destinations. Jones shows an amazing assortment of different cultures and nations and how the world has changed. |
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BUDAPEST TO ISTANBUL - Cruising the Danube
Wednesday, April 4 - presented by Clint Denn
Cruise the historic Danube River viewing spectacular natural beauty and dramatic landscapes. Journey from Budapest, Hungary, to Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, and on to Istanbul, Turkey. |
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Presented at:
The Academy of Natural Sciences Auditorium
19th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia
Performances:
2:00 and 7:30 PM
Programs are approximately two hours long (including intermission).
Ticket: $15 members, $18 Non-members.
Ticket Orders:
Order Online, Print a Mail Order Form, or call 610–649–5220. |
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In the lobby, you are invited to:
- Meet the speakers.
- Get to know other audience members and trade travel experiences.
- Enjoy complimentary candy.
- Learn more about the world destinations.
- Check the Society bulletin boards for upcoming programs and activities.
Buy a video or DVD of the program (available for most films). |
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Special Event |
| INTERNATIONAL BANQUET |
Tuesday, September 27
Enjoy a delicious dinner with culinary treats from around the world.
Dine, sip wine and meet fellow travel enthusiasts to open the season at the
Academy of Natural Sciences.
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| $30 members |
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$40 non-members |
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Special Event |
| GLOBAL TOUR OF JUNK FOOD |
| Andrew Smith, Author and Food Historian |
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| Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College |
Tuesday, March 20
Smith has written many books exploring the history of food. Enjoy his entertaining and humorous presentation on the global history of junk food while dining on a specially prepared three-course dinner at The Restaurant School, with a bit of junk food of course!
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| $50 members |
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$65 non-members |
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Special Event |
| INSIDER’S TOUR OF HARRISBURG |
Saturday, April 28
Tour the magnificent Capitol Building, designed by Philadelphia Architect Joseph M. Huston, distinguished by breathtaking sculpture, stained glass, and murals throughout its public areas and
legislative chambers. Enjoy a tour on the architecture and history of the city and visit the
National Civil War Museum. Lunch included. Limited to 45 people.
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| $85 members |
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$100 non-members |
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recent travelogue films | recent connoisseur programs
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