Travel Group October 20, 2022

Join us for two presentations during this meeting

Presentation 1

30 years experience as a host and traveler with Servas.

Presenters:  John Spinelli, Prof. Emeritus of Population and Public Health and Monica Baillie

Servas International started in 1949 with the goal of promoting peace and mutual understanding among peoples, cultures, and nations through travel.  Today, Servas has hosts in more than 100 countries, who offer free hospitality to Servas travelers, and share their lives for a few hours or days.  We have hosted over 100 travelers from over a dozen countries in the 30 years we have been members, and have stayed with Servas hosts in 8 countries. It is a exceptional way to meet new people and  learn about the different views and culture of the visitors you host and the hosts you visit.

Presentation 2

Title: Laos

Presented by: Nancy Langton, Ass. Prof. Emerita, Commerce and Business Administration

Laos, in Southeast Asia, though landlocked, is traversed by the Mekong River. It is a diverse and poor country, with a mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements and Buddhist monasteries. It is one of the few remaining communist countries. Vientiane is the capital and where this journey begins. The talk will briefly cover the impact of the Vietnam war on the country, take you through the countryside, and show you some of the people and the food. Areas visited in addition to Vientiane include Oudomxay and Louang Prabang, as well as a trip down the Mekong River.

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