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 2022San DiegoOctober 2022San Diego, San Diego, CA, USABuild 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 2022San DiegoNovember 2022San Diego, San Diego, CA, USABuild 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 2022San DiegoDecember 2022San Diego, San Diego, CA, USABuild 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!
- Tentatively June 2024 pending COVIDIcelandTentatively June 2024 pending COVIDIcelandChase 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!
- Tentatively October 2024 pending COVIDSalem, MA, USATentatively October 2024 pending COVIDSalem, MA, USAExperience 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.
- Tentatively October 2023, pending COVID.New Orleans, LA, USATentatively October 2023, pending COVID.New Orleans, LA, USAJoin 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.
- Mon, Oct 31Facebook & YouTube LiveOct 31, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMFacebook & YouTube LiveSpend 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.
- Mon, Oct 04Facebook & YouTube LiveOct 04, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDTFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin us for a discussion with Megan Rosenbloom, author of "Dark Archives."
- Mon, Aug 30Facebook & YouTube LiveAug 30, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDTFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin us for a panel discussion on student loan debt from people with different student loan experiences.
- Mon, Aug 23Facebook & YouTube LiveAug 23, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDTFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin 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.
- Mon, Aug 09Facebook & YouTube LiveAug 09, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDTFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin us for a discussion of the Shadow, based on Part III of "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser.
- Mon, Aug 02Facebook & YouTube LiveAug 02, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin us for a discussion of Medusa, based on Part II of "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser.
- Mon, Jul 26Facebook & YouTube LiveJul 26, 2021, 6:00 PMFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin us for a discussion of Cassandra, based on "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser.
- Mon, Jul 19Facebook & YouTube LiveJul 19, 2021, 6:00 PMFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin us for a discussion of Pandora, based on "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser.
- Mon, Jul 12Facebook & YouTube LiveJul 12, 2021, 6:00 PMFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin us for a discussion of Eve, based on "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser.
- Mon, Jul 05Facebook & YouTube LiveJul 05, 2021, 6:00 PMFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin us for a special discussion on the American Dream, just in time for independence day!
- Mon, Jun 28Facebook & YouTube LiveJun 28, 2021, 6:30 PM PDTFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin 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.
- Mon, Jun 21Facebook & YouTube LiveJun 21, 2021, 7:00 PM PDTFacebook & YouTube LiveJoin 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!
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.