“I Paint Because I Am”
I first met van Gogh when I was a 14-year-old bookworm devoted to exploring the richness of the local public […]
Travel Pursuits
Everything’s Coming Up van Gogh
For those of you who, like me, read everything on Vincent van Gogh you can get your hands and eyes
On Food and Friendship: Anthony Bourdain Tribute, Part 1
[Editor’s note: This is first in a series on the role food has played on Classical Pursuits trips as we
ON THE ROAD WITH ANN – Welcome to the Rock!
“Knock, knock.” “Come on in. The door’s open.” That’s the kind of open-armed reception you receive in Newfoundland,
ON THE ROAD WITH ANN—More Than Mojitos
In just a few days Ann will be following in the footsteps of Pope Francis, Barack Obama, and the Rolling
ANN’S MUSINGS—My Penchant for Portugal
I confess that I have not yet been to Portugal but have been for some time under its sway. Classical
Countdown to Portugal: Five Reasons to Go Now
We hope you’ll join us for Portugal: Poised Between Proud Tradition and Global Modernity in October 2016. There are so
Slowing Down in Kyoto
Each travel experience is unique, with its own set of rich memories. But what if you had to choose a
TODAY IN LITERATURE—Who Is a Twoo Pilgwim?
Ann will be off on the Camino in a couple of weeks. She is busy putting in long miles,
GUEST BLOG—Welcome Short Story Readers
By Mary Bird Pioneers have always captured our imagination. My grandparents left a comfortable home and community in southern Ontario