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Travel Classes and Presentations
Worldly and wise: Solo travel for women
What do you do when you're 15,000 miles from home and a stranger offers you a lift, invites you home, or suggests a stroll... into a remote jungle? Some of the most memorable travel experiences stem from taking chances, trusting strangers, and trusting your instincts while on the road, yet traveling as a woman alone can prove a challenging and, at times, frightening experience. Using stories and slides, this veteran female traveler, who's journeyed alone to more than 55 countries in the past 20 years (in Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, and the South Pacific) will share tips on traveling solo and navigating potentially tricky situations as you do. She'll discuss safety issues, choosing accommodations and transportation, and getting beneath the surface of a culture without compromising your safety.
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"The enthusiasm and knowledge of the instructor were wonderful. I feel much more prepared for my trip now—and a lot more confident about traveling solo," student at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Cambridge, Mass.
What's up Down Under: Adventure travel in Australia and New Zealand
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Good planning will help maximize your time in the lands down under. Through stories, slides and handouts, discover the world's outdoor adventure capital, New Zealand, where backpacks outnumber business suits and bungee jumping has its roots. Learn about New Zealand's north and south islands, where you can explore fiords, glaciers, beaches, backcountry, main cities and historic towns, and stay with local families. Then discover Australia, from the remote northwest to the Red Center and Tasmania to the Great Barrier Reef. Find out about rainforest hikes, mail runs, city sights, scuba trips, and 4WD tours (including one on the world's largest sand island). Kari spent nine months in New Zealand and Australia and shares her tips, tales and ideas on planning a trip, getting around, and must-do tours and offbeat excursions.
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"A nice, informal, conversational atmosphere, with a lot of very useful information," student at the Boston Center for Adult Education, Boston, Mass.
Low-cost travel around the world
You don’t need a big bank account to see the world. Australia, Asia, Europe and other distant destinations are within reach, as long as you plan wisely and follow a few golden rules of budget travel. Come find out how to stretch your dollar and organize your own adventure. We'll discuss pre-trip planning; what to pack; the art of bargaining; and money issues, including how to organize your funds before you leave and get the best exchange rates while abroad. We’ll also cover transportation—courier flights, train and plane passes, local transportation, and the pros and cons of around-the-world tickets—and budget accommodation, including everything from hostels to homestays. Plus, learn how to keep in touch with home without spending all your travel money. Slide show and handouts listing useful resources included.
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"Great information from someone very experienced in her subject matter. Handouts were highly informative, and the slide show was a real highlight," student from Assabet Adult Education Program, Hudson, Mass.
Gotta go: Planning for an extended adventure trip
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Putting your life on hold for an extended trip overseas isn't as daunting as it sounds. We'll discuss the nuts and bolts of pre-trip planning; how to pack and prepare for different cultures, climates and environments; how to safeguard your gear and yourself while on the road; the pros and cons of solo travel; the art of bargaining; and gift-giving across cultures. We'll also discuss good travel resources: books, clubs, volunteer organizations and language programs, online resources and websites. Slide show presentation, handouts and interactive discussions.
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"The instructor was very friendly and informative. I had no idea hostels existed!" student at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Cambridge, Mass.
Exploring tropical Thailand and Laos
Discover the charms of Thailand and northern Laos, where you can sprawl on a tropical beach, go elephant trekking and learn to cook Pad Thai, all on the same trip. Through slides and tales of Thailand, explore the limestone coast around Krabi, Buddhist temples, historic Kanchanaburi (on the River Kwai), and Bangkok’s floating markets. Then find out how to leave the crowds behind and discover hidden regions—from a small fishing village on the East Coast to a remote town bordering Burma. You’ll learn why Laos is considered Southeast Asia’s new frontier, and how to travel along the rugged roads or go boating down the Mekong River. Includes information on where to sleep and eat, local transportation, and visas and vaccinations, plus tips on bargaining and cultural differences.
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Solo journeys: Backpacking around Asia and Oceania
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Just before Christmas 1996, Kari Bodnarchuk left to travel the world for 18 months—solo. She saw trance dances in a remote Indonesian village, scuba dived with whale sharks off Thailand, and joined the World's Longest Mail Run, a two-day plane trip across the Australian Outback. Hear Kari's tales of traveling alone and the beauty of global adventure.
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"This was a fascinating, inspiring talk by a truly remarkable woman," attendee at Adventure 16's West Los Angeles presentation. Talks also given at A-16's Orange County and San Diego locations, and REI in Framingham and Reading, Mass.
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