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Upcoming Trips

Tours

Due to the unpredictability of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are indefinitely suspending in-person travel and events. Check out our past tour offerings here, and stay tuned for details on upcoming events!

  • October 2022
    San Diego
    October 2022
    San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
    Build community while improving our community! Join us as we volunteer a shift with one of our partner nonprofit organizations and then head to happy hour after!
  • November 2022
    San Diego
    November 2022
    San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
    Build community while improving our community! Join us as we volunteer a shift with one of our partner nonprofit organizations and then head to happy hour after!
  • December 2022
    San Diego
    December 2022
    San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
    Build community while improving our community! Join us as we volunteer a shift with one of our partner nonprofit organizations and then head to happy hour after!
  • Iceland: Magic, Myth, and Folklore
    Iceland: Magic, Myth, and Folklore
    Tentatively June 2024 pending COVID
    Iceland
    Tentatively June 2024 pending COVID
    Iceland
    Chase the midnight sun in Iceland! Recent surveys suggest that more than half of native Icelanders believe in the existence of elves, and the otherworldly surroundings of Iceland’s natural wonders might make a believer out of you, too!
  • Witches in Salem
    Witches in Salem
    Tentatively October 2024 pending COVID
    Salem, MA, USA
    Tentatively October 2024 pending COVID
    Salem, MA, USA
    Experience autumn in America's Witch City! We will go beyond the tourist attractions to walk the footsteps of those accused of witchcraft in this seaside town while learning the history of Salem in the 1600s and the complicated religious and racial dynamics behind the infamous witch trials.
  • Vampires, Ghosts, & Folklore in New Orleans
    Vampires, Ghosts, & Folklore in New Orleans
    Tentatively October 2023, pending COVID.
    New Orleans, LA, USA
    Tentatively October 2023, pending COVID.
    New Orleans, LA, USA
    Join us as we visit one of America's most haunted cities, New Orleans! On this trip, you will learn the history of the most infamous vampires, pirates, and ghostly happenings as we walk the cobblestone streets of the French Quarter and visit world-famous cemeteries and plantations.
  • October Virtual Book Salon: Lizzie Borden
    October Virtual Book Salon: Lizzie Borden
    Mon, Oct 31
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Oct 31, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Spend your lunchtime on Halloween with Professors Randall & Kristin as they chat live about the book, the folklore surrounding the case, and their experience spending the night in the room where Abby Borden's body was found.
  • October Book Club: Dark Archives
    October Book Club: Dark Archives
    Mon, Oct 04
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Oct 04, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for a discussion with Megan Rosenbloom, author of "Dark Archives."
  • The Realities of Student Loan Debt: A Panel
    The Realities of Student Loan Debt: A Panel
    Mon, Aug 30
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Aug 30, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for a panel discussion on student loan debt from people with different student loan experiences.
  • American Artist Month Panel
    American Artist Month Panel
    Mon, Aug 23
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Aug 23, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for happy hour on Monday at 6pm PST! This week will feature a panel of women artists, hosted by Hannah Irish, MA. Featuring Tiffany Gilly-Forrer and Stella Kutz.
  • Cassandra Speaks: The Shadow
    Cassandra Speaks: The Shadow
    Mon, Aug 09
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Aug 09, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for a discussion of the Shadow, based on Part III of "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser.
  • Cassandra Speaks: Medusa
    Cassandra Speaks: Medusa
    Mon, Aug 02
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Aug 02, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for a discussion of Medusa, based on Part II of "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser.
  • Cassandra Speaks: Cassandra
    Cassandra Speaks: Cassandra
    Mon, Jul 26
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Jul 26, 2021, 6:00 PM
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for a discussion of Cassandra, based on "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser.
  • Cassandra Speaks: Pandora
    Cassandra Speaks: Pandora
    Mon, Jul 19
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Jul 19, 2021, 6:00 PM
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for a discussion of Pandora, based on "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser.
  • Cassandra Speaks: Eve
    Cassandra Speaks: Eve
    Mon, Jul 12
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Jul 12, 2021, 6:00 PM
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for a discussion of Eve, based on "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser.
  • The American Dream
    The American Dream
    Mon, Jul 05
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Jul 05, 2021, 6:00 PM
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for a special discussion on the American Dream, just in time for independence day!
  • The Virginity Myth Part II
    The Virginity Myth Part II
    Mon, Jun 28
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Jun 28, 2021, 6:30 PM PDT
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for part two of our discussion of the Virginity Myth! This week, Hannah and Randall will be discussing purity culture, the relationship between religion and sexuality, and whatever else pops up! Pun intended.
  • All Pride, No Prejudice: A Special Panel Discussion
    All Pride, No Prejudice: A Special Panel Discussion
    Mon, Jun 21
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Jun 21, 2021, 7:00 PM PDT
    Facebook & YouTube Live
    Join us for a special Happy Hour event! A diverse panel representing different sexual orientations and gender identities will discuss what pride means to them.

Future Trips

TBA

Where should we go next? Email Randall@FernwehCollective.com with your ideas! Perhaps Asia? South America? The possibilities are endless!

Past Trips

Folklore & Myth in the
British Isles

June 12-26, 2020

England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales

Spend two weeks exploring the folklore and mythology of the British Isles, taking in sites around England, Ireland, and Scotland. In England, experience the top tourist sites in London, including the British Museum, Big Ben, the Tower of London. Walk the footsteps of Jane Austen and Mary Shelley in Bath, and learn about the archaic mystery of the stones at the world famous Stonehenge. In Ireland, we will visit Dublin, Belfast, and travel the Irish countryside, learning tales of Fairies and lore from the locals. In Scotland, we will visit the Callanish Stones and try to catch a glimpse of Nessie at Loch Ness. Space is limited to 15 participants, so secure your spot today!

Cancelled due to COVID-19

Intercultural Studies in Italy & Greece

June 6-18, 2018

Florence, Rome, the Vatican, Delphi region, Athens, Greek Islands Cruise

With ancient architectural ruins and vibrant cultural traditions, Italy and Greece have long been top destinations for history buffs, art enthusiasts, and pizza lovers alike.

Trace the footsteps of gladiators in the Colosseum and Greek philosophers in the Acropolis. Take in a variety of art, whether it’s Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel or a street vendor’s colorful rows of creamy gelato. Any way you slice it, these two countries have centuries of stories to share.

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