Monday, May 14 – Europe by Rail
Just in time for summer and fall travel! Learn the ins and outs of riding the rails in Europe with Susan Hickman, Distant Lands’ own rail agent.
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Thursday, May 17th, 2012
upcoming events and programs
Monday, May 21 – First-Time Europe
Planning your first trip to Europe? Let the experienced travelers of Distant Lands show you the ropes! We’ll walk you through planning a budget (a realistic one!); devising a workable itinerary; strategies for choosing accommodation and transportation; security and safety issues; and more.
Wednesday, May 30 – Berlitz Spanish Lesson
Join Berlitz for a free Beginning Spanish Class, presented by a native-speaking Berlitz instructor from Latin America.
Monday, June 4 – “Rhythms of the Rajasthan”
Join Tribal Music Tours owner and guide Steffi Buffington for an evening of videos from timeless Rajasthan and the Banjara tribal people of the Thar desert.
New Arrival
The London Mapguide 7th edition
A completely revised edition of the bestselling London street map, now. […]$12.00
Secret London: Exploring the Hidden City, with Original Walks and Unusual Places to Visit
In more than 20 miles of original walks, distinguished historian Andre. […]$17.95
Time Out London's Best Restaurants 2012
With over 1,500 reviews, the range of venues, which also includes food. […]$19.95
The Distant Land Show
THE DISTANT LANDS SHOW interviews Edward Hasbrouck
After his recent talk at Distant Lands, The Distant Lands Show interviewed Edward Hasbrouck, author of The Practical Nomad, about his own favorite travel experiences and advice.
European Railpasses and tickets are available on the spot at Distant Lands!
European Railpasses and tickets are available on the spot at Distant Lands!
To schedule an appointment call (626) 449-3220.
Book of the Week
Anatolian Days and Nights
When Joy Stocke and Angie Brenner meet on the balcony of a guesthouse in a small resort town on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, they think they have only a mutual friend and a summer dream in common. Soon, they discover a shared love of travel, history, culture, cuisine, and literature; and they begin a ten-year odyssey through Turkey.
