Dear Friends, In the Edo period (1603-1867), Japanese culture achieved a rare level of refinement. This summer in Toronto we will explore how beauty infused nearly every aspect of life, and everything people saw, touched, smelled, and tasted: Zen gardens, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, poetry, calligraphy, woodblock prints, and dress […]
Tag: the cult of beauty
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Best part of the week: being together again with friends old and new; the miraculous rebirth of Toronto Pursuits, thanks to your indomitable efforts and commitment through the pandemic.
A 2022 participant
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Giorgio! Giorgio! Giorgio! He is well versed in the architecture and history of Sicily. He addressed the issue of the Mafia intelligently […] Coming from Palermo, he pointed out details of the buildings which were important to understand how the aristocrats lived. He seemed to enjoy the tour as much as I did.
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Suzanne is simply the BEST travel guide! Her professionalism, depth of research, thorough knowledge of each destination, flexibility, and sense of humour, are unequalled in my travel experience. Having toured with Suzanne on eight trips, I especially appreciate her ability to consider each participant’s preferences rather than adopting a “one size fits all” approach.