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WITH A FIRST Travel Planner 2015 LOOK AT 2016 A PROGRAM OF THE STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Whom will you meet?

From the Mekong River in Southeast Asia to the canals of Amsterdam, and from the streets of Tehran to the mountains of Bhutan, Stanford Travel/Study brings you to the ends of the earth and introduces you to the people and creatures who live there.

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EUROPE AND TURKEY Aegean Family Adventure JULY 2015 Focus on London NOVEMBER 2015 Tuscany Seminar OCTOBER 2015 Ancient Cities of the Eastern From the Baltic Sea to Normandy United Kingdom Coast to Mediterranean JUNE 2015 SEPTEMBER 2015 Coast Hike JUNE 2015 Andalucia Walk MARCH 2015 Iceland to Greenland JULY 2016 Venice to Paris on the Budapest to Tehran by Train Paris Illuminated MAY 2015 Orient-Express APRIL 2015 MARCH 2016 Russian Rivers SEPTEMBER 2015 Voyage from Malta to Athens Burgundy and Alsace Walk St. Petersburg Family Adventure SEPTEMBER 2015 SEPTEMBER 2015 DECEMBER 2015 Wild Britain MAY 2015 Dutch Waterways APRIL 2016 Turkey Suitcase Seminar JUNE 2015 Wild Norway and Svalbard MAY 2015 Focus on Berlin APRIL 2015 Tuscany and the Italian Riviera JUNE 2015

THE MIDDLE EAST AND EGYPT The Nile FEBRUARY 2016 Saudi Arabia MARCH 2015

ASIA AND THE FAR EAST Along the Mekong OCTOBER 2015 Along the Silk Road AUGUST 2015 Bangkok to Bali on the Eastern & Oriental Express FEBRUARY 2016 East Indies OCTOBER 2016 AFRICA Everest Base Camp Trek OCTOBER 2015 East Africa Safari AUGUST 2015 The Five “Stans” AUGUST 2015 Madagascar Adventure JUNE 2015 The Kingdom of Bhutan OCTOBER 2015 Tanzania Family Adventure JULY 2015 Northern India by Rail OCTOBER 2015 Unseen Japan NOVEMBER 2015 Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia JANUARY 2016

4 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Tuscany Seminar OCTOBER 2015 United Kingdom Coast to Coast Hike JUNE 2015 Venice to Paris on the Orient-Express APRIL 2015 NORTH AMERICA Voyage from Malta to Athens Along the New England Coast SEPTEMBER 2015 SEPTEMBER 2015 The Great Lakes JULY 2015 Wild Britain MAY 2015 Montana Family Adventure JULY 2015 Wild Norway and Svalbard MAY 2015 Did you know? MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Whichever journey you choose, Cuba Family Seminar DECEMBER 2015 your Stanford Travel/Study experience Cuba Seminar MARCH 2015 will include: Havana Arts MARCH 2015 lectures by renowned Stanford Panama Canal: Rain Forests and Reefs APRIL 2016 faculty and scholars luxury accommodations and travel exclusive, insider access and SOUTH AMERICA AND after-hours tours THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS like-minded travelers and savvy Galápagos Expedition JUNE 2015 local guides Galápagos Field Seminar SEPTEMBER 2015 attentive, experienced Stanford tour managers airport transfers, gratuities and all the extras THE SOUTH PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA AND You needn’t be a Stanford alum NEW ZEALAND to travel with us—and we offer trips Australia by Private Air MAY 2016 to suit any age. Costs listed are Australia’s Kimberley APRIL 2016 per person, based on double New Zealand by Private Air JANUARY 2016 occupancy. For answers to frequently asked questions, visit: South Georgia and the Falklands OCTOBER 2016 alumni.stanford.edu/goto/tsfaq For a listing of trips by date, go to page 23.

STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 5 Roam the planet in your style...

ACTIVE ADVENTURES * For travelers who are looking to add an Saudi Arabia Cuba Seminar active twist to their next vacation, whether MARCH 7 TO 19, 2015 (13 DAYS) MARCH 15 TO 28, 2015 (14 DAYS) it’s heli-hiking, mountain trekking, snorkel- Caravan roots. Many travelers know The times they are a-changin’. Experi- ing, kayaking, gorilla tracking or countryside about the ruins of the Nabataeans in Jor- ence the “real” Cuba—with no billboards, walks, trips that offer a superb outdoor dan’s Petra, but few make it, as we will, to no internet, and few cars newer than experience alongside the comfort and the spectacular archaeological site at Mada’in Saleh 1950s-vintage Chevys—before it’s flooded by a sea luxury that are our hallmarks. in Saudi Arabia, which was on the same ancient of cultural and economic change. “Learner’s per- trade route and through which spices, incense mit.” We travel here with special U.S. government CLASSIC JOURNEYS and myrrh passed. Oil and water. Learn about approval, interacting with local Cubans and learning For travelers who long to recapture the Saudi Arabia’s oil industry on a visit to the Dhahran firsthand how their lives have been affected by the romantic, golden age of travel as they area, and go snorkeling in the Red Sea among the triumphs and pitfalls of the Revolution. Examine journey to exciting destinations in the lap of vibrant coral reefs and schools of fish.Palm drive. the island’s complex history with Professor David luxury aboard intimate cruise ships, vintage The name al-Riyadh (or “the gardens”) refers to the Holloway. Castro’s Cuba. Travel to Santiago de railcars, charming riverboats and private lush date-palm plantations along the Wadi Hanifa Cuba on the island’s eastern shore where the aircraft. on the western side of this booming metropolis revolution was born, then to Guantánamo and on that is the capital of the kingdom. Casual sheik. to the infamous Bay of Pigs, site of the failed U.S.- EXPLORATIONS BY LAND With a millennia-long history, Saudi Arabia is rapidly backed invasion and now an idyllic swimming spot.

For travelers who love to immerse them- modernizing. Professor Abbas Milani leads as we COST: $9,925 selves in the cultures, traditions, sights, explore the tug among the past, present and future *NOTE: This program is subject to the renewal of Stanford Travel/Study’s sounds and flavors of both urban and rural during our journey. license and approval for travel from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control. landscapes as they explore one or more COST: $10,495 countries on their journey through colorful, storied and exotic lands. U NITED S TATES Miami IRAN Gulf of FLORIDA FAMILY ADVENTURES Mexico Al-Ula Dammam For families looking to experience new Persian Gulf countries and cultures with their children Riyadh Havana A or grandchildren who, as Young Explorers, EGYPT t l a n t i c O c e a n

have the added fun of educational projects Jeddah S AUDI Cienfuegos Trinidad and hands-on activities led by Stanford R A RABIA e Sierra Camp-trained counselors. d C UBA SUDAN S e Baracoa a Abha C a r i b b e a n S e a Santiago de Cuba

6 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY J MARSHALL - TRIBALEYE IMAGES Havana Arts* Andalucia Walk Focus on Berlin MARCH 19 TO 27, 2015 (9 DAYS) MARCH 25 TO APRIL 6, 2015 (13 DAYS) APRIL 22 TO MAY 1, 2015 (10 DAYS) Havana nocturne. Discover that there Ham it up. After a day’s walk led by histo- “Ich bin ein Berliner.” Fifty years after is more to Cuban music than the ubiq- rian Peter Watson past herds of wild bulls JFK’s famous speech, gain an insider’s uitous “Guantanamera” as we attend grazing in upland pastures, wash down a perspective of Germany’s famous capi- performances and musical demonstrations and hear plate of Serrano ham with a glass of sherry at a rus- tal and reflect upon its many changes with expert Buena Vista Social Club-like melodies drifting out of tic tapas bar in Seville. Gypsy kings. Stroll through historian Bob Hamrdla, ’59, MA ’64. Location, every open window. Cuba libre. Visit ateliers, gal- Granada’s Sacromonte district past Spain’s largest location, location! From our hotel in the traditional leries and workshops, including a studio displaying Roma (gypsy) community where strains of flamenco center of the city, the Gendarmenmarkt, visit several photography, paintings and drawings that illustrate music emanate from the caves in which they once of the city’s museums and historic buildings and societal issues—a reflection of Cuba’s tradition of lived. Semana Santa. During Holy Week, observe enjoy three musical performances. Seats of power. freedom of artistic expression. Good fellas. Check elaborate processions in which participants carry Take a behind-the-scenes tour at the recently lifelike sculptures of Easter scenes. Learn about out Havana’s modernist architecture, including the reconstructed Reichstag, seat of the German the religious and literary history of Spain during the former Havana Hilton and the Riviera Hotel, once parliament, and enjoy a briefing at the U.S. Embassy. medieval and early modern periods from Professor owned by Meyer Lansky. Get the picture. Of castles and conferences. In Potsdam, tour the Capture and preserve the vivid colors of the Shahzad Bashir. Moors and Christians. Visit the Alhambra in Granada, the fortress complex that is palaces of Sans Souci and Cecilienhof, where the Caribbean in photos with the help of our faculty Potsdam Conference was held, during which Allied leader, photographer and author Joel Simon, ’74, an exquisite example of Moorish art and architec- ture and was the last outpost of the Moorish Empire leaders drew up Germany’s new post-World War II BS ’75, MS ’77. in Spain. Also pay a visit to Granada’s cathedral, the system of rule. COST: $7,495 ON WAIT-LIST STATUS last resting place of Ferdinand and Isabella. COST: $5,495 ON WAIT-LIST STATUS *NOTE: This program is subject to the renewal of Stanford Travel/Study’s license and approval for travel from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control. COST: $8,995

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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 7 Venice to Paris on Wild Britain Paris Illuminated the Orient-Express MAY 16 TO 30, 2015 (15 DAYS) MAY 24 TO 31, 2015 (8 DAYS) APRIL 25 TO MAY 6, 2015 (12 DAYS) Dramatic lands, rich histories. Join An affair to remember! With faculty Professor Charlie Junkerman as we cruise leader Herant Katchadourian, toast the No mystery here. The Orient-Express the frigid Celtic, Irish and North seas École Polytéchnique’s 150th anniversary has long been one of the most famous aboard the 110-passenger Sea Adventurer. Explore at the annual Bal de l’X, a black-tie gala hosted this train routes in the world, and in the early sites that have been home to people for millennia, year at the Palace of Versailles. A moveable feast. 20th century going by rail was the epitome of luxury from Stone Age dwellers and Celtic tribes to Saxon Visit some of Paris’ best patisseries with a culinary travel. Revisit the golden age of rail travel with invaders and Norman conquerors. Larger than life. expert, meet a noted cookbook author at her home Professor Carolyn Lougee on the Venice Simplon- Visit Giant's Causeway that, legend has it, was set and savor superb cheeses with a master fromager. Orient-Express. Each vintage carriage, dating to the down by Irish giant, Fionn mac Cumhaill, when he Fashion forward. Visit Yves Saint Laurent’s private 1920s and ’30s, has been lovingly restored to its was challenged to duel a Scottish giant from across studio and library and, at the Musée des Arts former glory. We’ll explore Décoratifs, view the work of French designers that A classic vacation. the sea. Solitary sanctuaries. Skellig Michael. Iona. reflects Coco Chanel’s maxim that “fashion changes Venice, Budapest and Paris in style, as we spend St. Kilda. Fair Isle. Explore these remote islands but style endures.” Portrait of the artist. Explore two nights on the historic train and stay at storied where pilgrims once gathered to seek security, five-star hotels the remaining nights. the 19th-century atelier of artist Rosa Bonheur and Savor the serenity and the sacred. For the birds. Observe enjoy an exclusive after-hours viewing at the Musée journey. Rail travel is all about seeing the world at huge colonies of puffins, gannets, guillemots, a slower pace. Sit back, relax and enjoy the finer Jacquemart André. Out and about. Journey be- kittiwakes and other seabird species at the peak yond Paris on day trips to view off-the-beaten-track details of deluxe train travel while watching the of the breeding season. world go by outside the rail car. art in Rouen, Louviers, Rueil-Malmaison, Maincy COST: from $10,480 ON WAIT-LIST STATUS and Fontainebleau. COST: $14,995 COST: $8,995

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8 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Wild Norway Ancient Cities of the Madagascar Adventure and Svalbard Eastern Mediterranean JUNE 18 TO JULY 1, 2015 (14 DAYS) MAY 30 TO JUNE 15, 2015 (17 DAYS) JUNE 13 TO 27, 2015 (15 DAYS) An island made for Dr. Seuss. This isolated nation harbors some of the most Witness life at a slower pace. Cruise Roman holiday. Cruise in style aboard extraordinary and unusual creatures aboard the Sea Adventurer into Nor- the Variety Voyager, docking in Turkey, known to humans; most of its plants, animals and way’s chiseled fjords, where we meet Cyprus, Israel and Greece as we explore insects are found nowhere else on earth. And where the residents of fishing villages suspended in time Roman ruins throughout the region. Of two minds. else can one spot the world’s largest and smallest and towns steeped in the history of maritime trade Take a multidimensional approach to understanding chameleon (no longer than a fingertip) in one place? and exploration. Amazing animals of the Arctic. the Eastern Mediterranean with the ultimate power Wild things, you make my heart sing. Keep the Journey to the island of Spitsbergen in the Sval- team: faculty leaders Larry Diamond and Abbas camera ready for run-ins with some of the island’s bard archipelago in search of seals, walrus, whales, Milani. Lone star state. Gain some perspective dozens of species of lively lemurs, including the ring- arctic foxes and polar bears. Going back to his on Israel’s unique geopolitical status while viewing tailed lemur, diademed sifaka and indri indri whose roots. Professor Jim Fox has deep ancestral ties to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon from atop the Golan haunting calls echo amid the treetops. Conserva- Scandinavia, and lived in Norway for several years. Heights. Knight on the town. Explore outposts of He will regale our group with family stories about tion 101. Hear from faculty leader Jamie Jones as the Crusader Kingdom, including Rhodes’ Grand- well as local researchers on the challenges—and life in the Arctic and talk about Norway’s history master’s Palace, the Knights Hospitaller fortifica- and politics. Don’t forget the binoculars. Birders excitement—of studying the island’s unique flora tions in Acre, and Bodrum Castle and its Museum and fauna, and engage in discussions about what’s will delight in the hundreds of thousands of breed- of Underwater Archaeology in Turkey. ing seabirds we’ll encounter, including kittiwakes, being done to conserve and manage Madagascar’s COST: from $9,990 murres, dovekies, puffins and rare ivory gulls. precious natural resources. COST: $11,995 COST: from $10,980

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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 9 Turkey Suitcase Seminar United Kingdom Galápagos Expedition JUNE 19 TO JULY 7, 2015 (19 DAYS) Coast to Coast Hike JUNE 24 TO JULY 3, 2015 (10 DAYS) Gulet, say what? Enjoy the scenery and JUNE 20 TO 28, 2015 (9 DAYS) Treasures of Ecuador. Examine the rich serenity on a five-day cruise along the “Tur- biodiversity of the Mashpi Reserve, and quoise Coast” of western Turkey aboard “There’s no such thing as bad weather, explore one of the planet’s only destina- So said Alfred private sailboats, or gulets. Out of this world. Stay only unsuitable clothing.” tions—the Galápagos—where humans can venture two nights in the Cappadocia region, known for its Wainwright, creator of this hike—one of within a few feet of wild animals in their natural the world’s most well-known—from the Irish Sea moon-like landscapes, volcanic cones, twisted spires habitat. Mysteries of the ocean revealed. The across the north of England to the North Sea. Heed and rock-hewn churches. “Istanbul was Constanti- nutrient-rich Humboldt Current attracts vast aquatic his words as we set out with faculty leader Linda nople.” Stay five nights at Istanbul’s historic, centrally diversity. Learn about marine ecosystems and Paulson and historian Peter Watson. located Pera Palace Hotel. Explore such highlights Pub crawl. global change from Professor Kevin Arrigo. Choose Meet the locals at the end of the day when we sip as the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Spice Market and a route of discovery. Meander centuries-old a well-earned ale or beer at a pub located in one Hagia Sophia. Call to prayer. See the myriad of min- cobblestone streets in Quito; hike the trails or ride arets, a distinctive architectural feature of mosques in of the tiny charming villages that dot the country- a sky bike through the forest canopy at the Mashpi side. Rest up for the next day’s trek in a cozy inn the multicultural kaleidoscope of this ageless city. An reserve; snorkel amid marine iguanas, sea lions and or country hotel. We’ll follow local emphasis on Ephesus. Stanford professor of politi- Boot-dipping. sea turtles in the Galápagos. High-style expedition custom by soaking our hiking boots in the sea at the cal science, Judy Goldstein, will enlighten us about travel. Soak up the luxury of our boutique hotel in current Middle East issues and the Kurds alongside start of the hike, then soak them again at the end Quito, marvel at the elegance of Mashpi Lodge and an expert local guide who will discuss the history of to commemorate our making it all the way across make yourself at home in the Galápagos aboard our Turkey and elaborate on the sites we visit. England in just seven days! well-appointed expedition ship, La Pinta. COST: $5,995 COST: $8,495 COST: $8,895

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10 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Tuscany and Tanzania Family Montana Family the Italian Riviera Adventure Adventure JUNE 26 TO JULY 7, 2015 (12 DAYS) JULY 3 TO 15, 2015 (13 DAYS) JULY 5 TO 12, 2015 (8 DAYS) Hold your horses! From reserved seats Status updates IRL. The bad news? Giddyup! Grab that cowboy hat and pull in Siena’s Piazza del Campo, observe You won’t get cell reception in the vast on the cowboy boots. Our adventure of- the Corteo Storico, a historical costume Serengeti. The good news? Instead of fers twice-daily opportunities to saddle up parade, before witnessing the Palio, the annual reading “OMG” in a Facebook update, parents get and go for a trail ride. Hey, dude. Our week-long bareback horse race that has taken place since to hear their kids actually say, “Oh my gosh!” when home on the range is a real working ranch that’s medieval times. Take five.Travel among the five they spot elephants, giraffes, zebras and more from been in operation since the 1800s. Enjoy a casual, fishing villages that make up Cinque Terre with our open-roofed safari vehicles. On this family safari, relaxed atmosphere and soak up the unspoiled faculty leader Ed Steidle, experiencing the charms unplug for real and spend quality time together in beauty of Big Sky country. He rocks! Professor of each town as we go. La dolce vita. From unspoiled Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro David Dinter, ’82, MS ’82, can’t wait to tell the savoring local dishes such as trofie al pesto, Crater Conservation Area and the Serengeti. This is geologic stories behind the spectacular scenery of bistecca alla Fiorentina and panforte to enjoying camping? Enjoy three nights of luxury camping in Montana and the American West and to perhaps wine tasting and a cooking lesson, discover why life the Serengeti—the stuff lifelong memories are made inspire a few budding geologists in the process. “under the Tuscan sun” is so sweet. Set in stone. of. Enlightening. Adults enjoy lectures from Profes- Just around the corner. With Yellowstone Park Visit the quarries of Carrara, Michelangelo’s source sor Scott Pearson and kids get a taste of school life and the Gallatin River nearby, we’re happy to plan of marble, where walls of shining white marble are in Tanzania and the chance to meet their pen pals. an amazing optional excursion or two. reached by narrow switchbacks. COST: $8,995 adults; $8,595 kids (ages 6–18) COST: $3,995 adults; $3,795 kids (ages 6–18) COST: $8,195

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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 11 Aegean Family Adventure The Great Lakes East Africa Safari JULY 15 TO 25, 2015 (11 DAYS) JULY 17 TO 28, 2015 (12 DAYS) AUGUST 9 TO 20, 2015 (12 DAYS) In the wake of the Argonauts. The Home sweet HOME. Cruise from Toronto Mane attraction. Just as the big cats do, amenities may be quite a bit more to Chicago, plying the waters of Lakes gaze out over a sweeping landscape of luxurious aboard our cruise ship, the Tere Huron, Ontario, Michigan and Erie, which the open savannah in Tanzania’s Seren- Moana, than those experienced by Jason and his together form part of earth’s largest freshwater geti and at the famed Ngorongoro Crater, as we crew, but the sea upon which we sail is just as ecosystem and provide a major commerce corridor. go in search of Africa’s “Big Five”—elephant, rhino, startlingly blue. Turkish delight. Find out how Wright on the money. Faculty leader Gavin Wright buffalo, lion and leopard. You look Mara-velous. Istanbul went from Byzantium to Constantinople whose research focuses on the complex relationship From the deck of our deluxe safari camp, watch vast to Istanbul at the Hagia Sophia Museum, Basilica between natural resources and economic develop- herds of wildebeests, zebras and antelopes as they Cistern and Topkapi Palace, and cruise on the ment, leads our group alongside historian Barry Lane. cross the grasslands of Kenya’s Masai Mara Na- Bosphorus Strait with faculty leader Ed Steidle. Freshwater Pearl. The “Thirty Thousand Islands” tional Reserve. Led by our own Masai guides, take a Grecian formula. Barely graying at the temples and in picturesque Georgian Bay are even more impres- bush walk to a traditional boma (or enclosed home- deeply rooted in history, the exquisitely preserved sive from a private balcony, a feature of every cabin stead) to learn of a way of life that has endured here Greek city of Ephesus, Turkey, is still under active aboard the deluxe Pearl Mist. Ponchos provided. for centuries. Biodiversity 101. Our faculty leader, excavation. It’s all Greek to me. Although these Get up close and personal with thundering Niagara biologist Elizabeth Hadly, helps us understand the islands changed hands throughout history, nothing Falls on the Maid of the Mist, which takes us right up impacts of environmental change on African wildlife epitomizes Greece more than spectacular Rhodes, to the face of this natural wonder. No cars allowed. and human evolution. Delos, Mykonos and Santorini. Relive a bygone era of horse-drawn carriages and COST: $10,995 COST: from $7,995 adults; $7,495 kids (ages 6–18) opulent Victorian homes at Mackinac Island. COST: from $8,795

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12 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY The Five “Stans” Along the Silk Road Russian Rivers AUGUST 27 TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 (21 DAYS) AUGUST 31 TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 (18 DAYS) SEPTEMBER 3 TO 15, 2015 (13 DAYS) Golden Road. Travel a portion of the Cultures converge. Explore the famous From Russia with love. Cruise from Mos- Silk Road, the world’s best-known, yet Kashgar Sunday market where many cow to St. Petersburg aboard the Volga least-visited highway, linking traders, Uyghurs, Tajiks, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks and Dream with political science professor merchants, pilgrims, monks, soldiers, nomads and Han Chinese meet to trade and socialize. Cara- Gail Lapidus, whose passion for Soviet and post- urban dwellers. Camel tracks. Trace the path of van by air. As we cross China’s vast deserts on Soviet affairs runs as deep as Moscow’s metro. All the great camel caravans through the Central Asian a 2,000-air-mile route from Beijing to Kashgar, that glitters. During a visit to the State Diamond countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, ponder what the trek by camel must have been like! Fund at the Kremlin, be dazzled by Imperial Russia Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Midnight at the En-chanting. Visit the Tibetan Buddhist monastery sparklers, including the 189-carat Orlov Diamond, oasis. Travel to five fabled oases, including the complex in Dunhuang, where monks and pilgrims Catherine the Great’s crown and numerous Fabergé ancient Parthian fortresses of Nisa in Turkmenistan, mingled with merchants and traders of various Bud- eggs. Fathers and sons and three sisters. In once an important trading stop. With flying colors. dhist sects; view grottoes filled with nearly 1,000 Uglich, meet with a family in their private residence Wander amid vibrant bazaars framed by majestic years of artworks. 500 feet under. Explore Turfan, and gain some insight on daily life in this “Golden Persian-style architecture and barter for gold, known for its unique “karez” underground irriga- Ring” city; Turgenev and Chekhov would feel right at frankincense, myrrh and fragrant spices that span tion systems more than 500 feet below sea level. home. Back in the U.S.S.R. Raise a glass to com- the color spectrum. Mix and mingle. Hear about Matters of State. Our faculty leader, Thomas Fingar, rades and fellow travelers at our farewell reception the intellectual, social and cultural history of Central former director of the U.S. State Department’s Office with a private performance by the Red Army Choir Asia from Professor Shahzad Bashir and meet with of Analysis, will lecture about China’s nuclear program as we reflect upon Russia past and present. local artists, students and NGO staff. and the world focus on its ethnic challenges. COST: from approx. $9,495 COST: $10,495 COST: $8,795

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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 13 DEBORAH COSTA From the Baltic Sea Galápagos Field Seminar Burgundy and to Normandy SEPTEMBER 6 TO 20, 2015 (15 DAYS) Alsace Walk SEPTEMBER 5 TO 17, 2015 (13 DAYS) Return to the Farm. Spend three days on SEPTEMBER 7 TO 19, 2015 (13 DAYS) campus with Professor Bill Durham, ’71, Sea to shining sea. Sail aboard the before traveling to Ecuador and the Ga- Non, je ne regrette rien. Indulge in Corinthian across coastal Europe from the regional dishes such as choucroûte garnie lápagos Islands. Compare notes. Unlike any other Kiel Canal connecting the Baltic and North Travel/Study trip, the Field Seminar has Stanford and the famous local Reislings; thanks seas to the canals of Amsterdam and the Seine sophomores traveling alongside our Travel/Study to near-daily walks, we need not regret a single River. Our faculty leader, Professor Bob Hamrdla, group. Learn from their presentations and par- mouthful! Sitting pretty. Led by historian Peter ’59, MA ’64, has guided alumni through Europe for ticipate in lively intellectual exchanges during daily Watson explore the vineyards of the Côtes de more than 50 years. Beaune and villages of half-timbered houses, and Get schooled by the masters. discussions. Evolution examined. Few places on With 80 rooms filled with 800 years of Dutch history, earth are as illustrative of evolution and adaptation gaze across the Rhine from the Vosges Mountains. the renovated Rijksmuseum is about a lot more than as the Galápagos Islands. See the evidence that Pardon my French. Faculty leader Carolyn Lou- Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. Secret garden. solidified Darwin’s concepts, as present today as gee explains to us the increasing relevance of the Inhale the scents of azaleas and wisteria while when he voyaged there more than 175 years ago. historic Franco-German geopolitical tug-of-war over crossing the Japanese bridge at Giverny, Monet’s Alsace and its people. Visit A modern-day Beagle. Unlike Darwin’s vessel, our Chapter and verse. estate and the subject of many of his masterpieces. expedition ship, La Pinta, is luxuriously appointed Strasbourg where Gutenberg developed his printing Operation Neptune. Take an optional excursion to and ideal for cruising among the Galápagos Islands press, stop at the abbeys of Vézelay and Fontenay, the beaches of Normandy to reflect upon D-Day. in comfort. and explore Cluny, once the most important COST: from $9,695 religious institution in Christendom. COST: $9,495 COST: $8,995

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14 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Along the Voyage from The Kingdom of Bhutan New England Coast Malta to Athens OCTOBER 2 TO 17, 2015 (16 DAYS) SEPTEMBER 10 TO 22, 2015 (13 DAYS) SEPTEMBER 12 TO 21, 2015 (10 DAYS) Cliffside tiger, hidden dzong. With historian Margo Horn, gasp at the On the rocks. The rocky coast of Maine Go Cardinal. Cruise on the exclusively stunning mountain scenery of this tiny has a long and rich history—we’ll discover chartered Variety Voyager for seven nights nation rarely visited by Westerners. Marvel at sacred the seafaring heritage of New England’s from the dramatic harbor in Valletta, Malta, temples and spectacular sites, including the famed coastal towns and quaint island villages aboard the through the Corinth Canal to Athens, Greece. Take Taktsang “Tiger’s Nest” Monastery, perched on the intimate American Glory with art history professor two. Travel in the company of not one, but two edge of a cliff and said to be the birthplace of Bud- Wanda M. Corn and American historian Joe Corn. Stanford faculty: classics professor Marsh McCall dhism in Bhutan. Happiness as part of the GNP. Where up is down and down is up. Locals refer to and natural resources law professor Barton “Buzz” Converse with local dignitaries and government much of coastal Maine as “Downeast,” while, when Thompson, ’72, MBA ’76, JD ’76. Dine like the officials in the capital of Thimphu, and learn of the traveling south to Boston, one may be said to be locals. Enjoy locavore lunches onshore in Malta, unique concept, Gross National Happiness, which headed “up to Boston.” Local historian Bill Mayher Italy and Greece, and taste Pugliese specialties in aims to increase the Bhutanese people’s quality of illuminates this and many other charming quirks Otranto, Italy. Also attend a private cheese-making life beyond standard economic levels. A cultural of local life throughout our program. lesson and tasting at an artisan cheese factory in A red, white cornucopia. Witness a masked dance perfor- and blue feast. Gobble up regional favorites such Sicily. Palace-hop on Corfu. Explore the grand mance, meet children at a local primary school, as piping hot steamed lobster, clam chowder and palaces of Achilleion and Mon Repos on Corfu, sip tea in a family home, and absorb the vibrant blueberry jam (Moxie soda is only for the bravest of and stroll the old town’s UNESCO-listed streets sights and sounds of a weekend market. the brave!). from Esplanada Square to the 16th-century COST: approx. $10,095 COST: from $9,595 church of St. Spyridon. COST: from $7,995

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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 15 Everest Base Camp Trek Along the Mekong Tuscany Seminar OCTOBER 4 TO 24, 2015 (21 DAYS) OCTOBER 8 TO 25, 2015 (18 DAYS) OCTOBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 6, 2015 (10 DAYS) A view from nearly the top. Join our Cyclos and water puppets. Enjoy a cyclo Flying solo. We designed this trip specifi- 12-day trek with faculty leader Rob tour in Hanoi through the Guild District cally with solo travelers in mind. Explore Dunbar and be part of one of the most to the Thang Long Water Puppet The- the pleasures of the Tuscan countryside rewarding journeys on earth. Peak experiences! ater, where 1,000-year-old stories told by farmers with fellow Stanford solo travelers and professor Reach the trek’s maximum altitude at the summit during the Red River’s rainy season are reenacted. Roberto D’Alimonte at fall’s end—the perfect time of Kala Patthar (18,300’), which boasts stunning Laotian rituals. In Luang Prabang, home to many of year for crisp weather, hearty pastas and fewer views of Mount Everest. An even greater high for wats (temples), attend a traditional “baci” bless- crowds. Kings and queens of the castle. Stay at us is stopping in at Everest Base Camp (17,500’) ing, then travel upriver to the Pak Ou caves to see the medieval Castello di Gargonza, where our hosts, where climbing expeditions prepare for their sum- thousands of Buddha images and to observe the Count and Countess Guicciardini, introduce us to mit attempts. Steeped in local flavor. Sleep in early-morning processions of monks collecting alms. authentic Tuscan culture through its local people, simple tea houses each night and hear about local Travel in style. Board the newly built MV Jahan, a artists and cuisine. Overseas studies. A mix of Sherpa culture as we make our way from village to distinctive British-Indian colonial-themed river vessel classroom and hands-on learning provides a wealth village. The particulars. Our itinerary is designed for with expansive cabins and private balconies, for our of educational opportunities. Learn the art of fresco- gradual acclimatization so we take our time hiking scenic, leisurely seven-night cruise on the Mekong making, attend a cooking class and taste great each day. Our porters and yaks do the heavy lifting, River. A unique perspective. Our faculty leader, Tuscan red wines. Meet the locals at our own bocce letting us focus on other things, such as taking in Karl Eikenberry, MA ’94, who spent four decades in court, and view masterpieces of art and architecture spectacular views of some of the world’s tallest and military and State Department postings in Asia, offers with our Italian scholars. Behold the Renaissance. most dramatic mountains. thought-provoking insights throughout our journey. End in Florence, with visits to the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia. COST: $8,995 COST: from $9,495 COST: approx. $7,695

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16 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Northern India by Rail Unseen Japan Focus on London OCTOBER 31 TO NOVEMBER 15, 2015 (16 DAYS) NOVEMBER 5 TO 18, 2015 (14 DAYS) NOVEMBER 7 TO 14, 2015 (8 DAYS) Train of thought. Ride the rails from National treasures. Begin our journey in Synchronize your watches. Cruise down Jaipur to Delhi aboard the luxurious Kyoto visiting several important temples. the Thames to the Greenwich meridian for Maharajah’s Express, contemplating the Travel to the Miho Museum designed by a tour of the National Maritime Museum to changing scenery and discussing India’s complex I.M. Pei and visit Nara, capital of Japan from 710 learn of England’s rich naval history and its famous and colorful culture with faculty leader Linda Hess. to 784. Faster than a speeding bullet. Travel on mariners, from Drake to Nelson. War footing. Take Forget the Koh-i-Noor. Visit the incomparable Japan’s famous shinkansen (or bullet train) from a private tour of the Cabinet War Rooms, Churchill’s Taj Mahal at sunrise when India’s true jewel is Beppu to Hiroshima at speeds of up to 200 miles operational base during the Second World War. bathed in shades of pink and blue—and the crowds per hour. Hand-tailored. Join Japanese history Mad dogs and Englishmen. Since most of our are comparatively thin! The gods must be crazy. professor Peter Duus, who helped create an itiner- guided excursions take place before lunch, enjoy Admire the profusion of exquisitely fashioned erotic ary that takes us to many sites bypassed by most ample opportunities for independent exploration of sculptures adorning the temples at Khajuraho, tourists. An island of art. Stay on Naoshima Island London in the midday sun—or infamous fog, as the carved near the deities—who on second thought to experience its modern art museums, architecture case may be! Mind the gap. At the Tate Britain, might not be so crazy after all. Venice of the east. and sculptures. August 6, 1945. During our two- skip among various styles, eras and mediums while Take a boat ride past stately Rajput-era palaces and night stay in Hiroshima, visit its moving memorials admiring England’s greatest art, including master- ghats (bathing-access steps) on Udaipur’s Lake to reflect on the day the U.S. dropped the atomic pieces by Constable, Gainsborough, Turner, Pichola, one of five scenic lakes that gives the city bomb on the city. Tatami-style. In the hot springs Bacon and Moore. Historian Peter Watson and its nickname. resort town of Beppu, stay overnight at a traditional professor Linda Paulson lead our group.

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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 17 Cuba Family Seminar* St. Petersburg New Zealand DECEMBER 26, 2015, TO JANUARY 2, 2016 (8 DAYS) Family Adventure by Private Air DECEMBER 26, 2015, TO JANUARY 3, 2016 JANUARY 4 TO 18, 2016 (15 DAYS) Empty nest. Kids flown the coop? Why (9 DAYS) not reunite for a holiday vacation to Cuba? The ultimate way to travel. Flying aboard St. Petersburg is Auld lang syne. On New Year’s Eve, A winter wonderland. our private Convair 580 jet-prop, enjoy 1958, Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista fled Havana strikingly beautiful in the wintertime, with six legs that eliminate long drives and and a new chapter began in Cuba’s history. Meet snow and ice covering the city’s historic maximize our time to view New Zealand’s many with local historians and economists to explore buildings, streets and canals, providing a sparkling natural treasures. “Eighth Wonder of the World.” backdrop for our Adventure. View the legacy of the revolution. Talk, look, listen. In Dem bones. Be awed by the beauty of Milford Sound and its addition to practicing Spanish, one has boundless the nearly intact Berezovka mammoth, as well as towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls after flying opportunities to explore Havana’s rich and vibrant dinosaur and other skeletons at the Zoological Mu- from Queenstown to Manapouri and driving along arts scene. Meet with actors from a local children’s seum. Russian history revisited. Our faculty leader, the dramatic Milford Road. An oenophile’s para- theater, watch young circus performers practice Professor Norman Naimark, ’66, MA ’68, PhD ’72, dise. Attend a wine-paired dinner at a local winery their routines and have lunch at a local artist’s an expert in Eastern European studies, will illuminate in Blenheim, home to more than 70 wineries and home. (This trip is specifically geared toward families the history of Russia for kids and adults alike. boutique breweries, and sample New Zealand wines with kids who are high school graduates or older. Toeshoes, nesting dolls and sleigh rides. Deco- throughout our trip. Linger a little longer. Travel to Exact programming is subject to change.) rate a Russian nesting doll to take home at the shop New Zealand early for an optional extension to the of a craftsman, go dashing through the snow on a COST: approx. $6,495 Bay of Islands, or enjoy an optional trip’s-end stay at traditional sleigh ride and enjoy a performance of the luxurious Grasmere Lodge in the Southern Alps. *NOTE: This program is subject to the renewal of Stanford Travel/Study’s The Nutcracker at the famous Mariinsky Theatre. license and approval for travel from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control. COST: approx. $10,395 COST: $7,295 adults; $6,895 kids (ages 6–18)

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18 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Vietnam, Laos Bangkok to Bali on the The Nile and Cambodia Eastern & Oriental Express FEBRUARY 18 TO MARCH 3, 2016 (15 DAYS) JANUARY 6 TO 24, 2016 (19 DAYS) FEBRUARY 2 TO 14, 2016 (13 DAYS) We’re #1! Join faculty leader Judith Goldstein and be among the first Ameri- Tried and true. This trip is a Travel/Study A river runs through it. Spend three can travelers to return to Egypt, once favorite, and for good reason: it’s a perfect nights in bustling Bangkok, where we tour again stable and welcoming. Mummy’s boy. View introduction to this trio of Southeast Asian the opulent grand palaces and age-old treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb and the countries that includes meetings with ambassadors temples along the Chao Phraya River, and enjoy a rest of the extensive collection at Cairo’s Museum and non-profit organizations. cruise to the site of Ayuthaya, Thailand’s ancient A feast for the senses. of Egyptian Antiquities. Rollin’ on the river. On our Catch wafts of lemongrass and barbecued pork capital. Discover a bygone era via a bygone seven-night Nile cruise aboard the intimate 30-pas- amid the cacophony of traffic and the sight of shops mode of transportation. Revel in a classic railway sanger Sun Boat III, explore Luxor, Aswan and the filled with rows of hand-embroidered linens and journey as we travel through Thailand and Malaysia great temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Walk like an glossy laquerware in Hanoi. In for four nights aboard the deluxe Eastern & Oriental Join the locals. Egyptian. Learn first-hand how everyday Egyptians Laos, wake early to give alms, in the form of sticky Express train. Stop at colorful sleepy villages and feel about the massive changes that have taken rice, to the monks—a tradition here, where nearly admire the scenery as we pass rice paddies and place in their country since the Revolution of 2011. all males spend at least some time in a monastery. grazing water buffalo. Enjoy three Paradise found. In lone splendor. Much as the statues of Pharaoh Temple-hopping. Our visit to Cambodia’s Angkor relaxing nights at our beautiful seaside resort in Bali. Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari sit in peaceful Wat is a highlight, with two full days to explore the Explore caves bearing ancient Buddhist and Hindu repose at Abu Simbel, explore Egypt in relative jungle-covered temples strewn throughout this inscriptions, and browse the famed Ubud market quiet—before tourists return en masse. ancient capital of the Khmer kingdom. with its exotic displays of Balinese crafts, spices COST: in development COST: in development and gifts. COST: in development CHINA P a Mediter an Sea V IETNAM THAILAND c rane South i Hanoi Ha Long Bay Bangkok South f China i JORDAN BURMA L AOS China Sea c Sea Giza Luang Prabang O Cairo PHILIPPINES

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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY 19 Budapest to Panama Canal: Dutch Waterways Tehran by Train Rain Forests and Reefs APRIL 20 TO 30, 2016 (11 DAYS) MARCH 30 TO APRIL 17, 2016 (18 DAYS) APRIL 12 TO 26, 2016 (15 DAYS) Tulip-mania. Examine the inner workings of the world’s largest flower auction in An epic journey. Explore 10 UNESCO Modern World Wonder. Transit the Aalsmeer and stroll through the Keuken- World Heritage sites as we make our way historic Panama Canal with professors hof’s 88 acres of magnificent flowers at the peak through Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Peter Vitousek and Pamela Matson, both of the blooming season. The perfect size. We’ve Turkey to Iran. Harken to a bygone era. Experi- experts in the field of environment and sustainabil- chartered the recently renovated canal barge, MS ence the romance of classic rail travel journeying ity. Think Disneyland—with fish!Once a former Magnifique, which sleeps just 30 passengers, for our some 2,300 miles aboard the luxurious Golden penal colony, Panama’s Isla Coiba is today one of exploration of the cities and countryside that inspired Eagle Danube Express private train from the heart the world’s largest marine reserves where snorkelers the Dutch masters. Tilting at windmills. Delight in of Central Europe to the heart of Persia. Places of look for sea turtles, sharks, rays and hundreds discovering historical treasures in Gouda, Delft wonder. Visit one epic locale after another: Roma- of pelagic fish.Small island, enormous diversity. and The Hague; bike through the lush countryside; nia’s Sighisoara, the fabled birthplace of Dracula; the Isla Providencia, Columbia, was colonized by the and be awed by the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk. underground cathedrals and cities of Turkey’s Cap- English, the Dutch and the Spanish and all are Remembering the past. In Amsterdam, tour the padocia; and remnants of Darius I’s ancient empire evident in the culture today. Sample local cuisine, annex where Anne Frank and her family hid dur- at Iran’s legendary Persepolis. Spiritual sights. Visit visit colonial-style buildings, and enjoy traditional ing World War II, and visit the Noordermarkt, where major mosques, temples, churches and shrines music and dance. Small-ship cruising. Enjoy a protesters gathered in 1940 to oppose the deporta- that are testaments to the regions’ diverse religious comfortable atmosphere aboard the intimate Sea tion of Jews. heritages and rich histories. Adventurer, the perfect springboard for our journey. COST: from approx. $8,495 COST: in development COST: from approx. $11,980

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20 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | 650.725.1093 | ALUMNI.STANFORD.EDU/GOTO/TRAVELSTUDY Australia’s Kimberley Australia by Private Air Iceland to Greenland APRIL 22 TO MAY 6, 2016 (15 DAYS) MAY 1 TO 13, 2016 (13 DAYS) JULY 29 TO AUGUST 13, 2016 (16 DAYS) Far out. Discover the Kimberley, univer- Travel at its best. Enjoy eight charter Explore the fabled Golden Circle. Visit sally acknowledged as one of the last flights between Sydney and Darwin aboard Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik, and travel remote regions on earth—a captivating our private Fokker 50. Island ark. At to Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss water- land of towering cliffs and plunging waterfalls tucked Kangaroo Island search for wallabies and watch for fall and the Geysir Center. Birds of a feather. The away in the northwestern corner of Australia. Wild endemic species of kangaroos and koalas snoozing rocky pinnacles off the shores of Iceland serve as a things. Seek out turtles, whales, dolphins, saltwater overhead. The end of a perfect day. At a BBQ at seasonal home to thousands of nesting seabirds, crocodiles and more than 100 species of bird. By Uluru, raise a glass of sparkling wine to the setting including puffins, arctic terns, ducks and eagles. air, land and sea. Explore these remote areas by sun over Ayers Rock, the world’s biggest monolith. Fauna, fauna—and some flora too!The icebergs helicopter, on foot and by Zodiac during our shore Up to the top... Travel to Arnhem Land, a natural and tundra near Scoresbysund, Greenland, host excursions. Our comfortable ship, the 65-passenger treasure trove of billabongs, wetlands, rain forest magnificent arctic wildlife. Polar bears, humpback Oceanic Discoverer, allows us to access pristine, and ancient escarpments ...and under the ground. whales, musk oxen, walruses and reindeer are inaccessible-by-road regions by sea. Meet the Visit Coober Pedy, known as “the opal capital of the among the many species that roam the sea and locals. Step ashore on the Tiwi Islands for guided world” and “the underground city” because of all the land. Fara í viking! An expedition is in the making; bushwalks that reveal the local cultural traditions, shops, churches and museums built beneath the visit millennia-old Norse sites and thriving local and view well-preserved aboriginal paintings at Raft ground to avoid daytime heat. Add to the adventure villages, including Nuuk and Prins Christian Sund, Point and on Bigge Island. on an optional extension to Melbourne and Daintree by Zodiacs from our ship, the Sea Adventurer.

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