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A Spin Around the Globe: Left Split

Travel with Brian Michalski
2025-10-07 19:00:00 2025-10-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago A Spin Around the Globe: Left Split Seasoned traveler Brian Michalski shares two distinct parallel paths of his journey to over 30 countries across six continents. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Tuesday, October 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-07 19:00:00 2025-10-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago A Spin Around the Globe: Left Split Seasoned traveler Brian Michalski shares two distinct parallel paths of his journey to over 30 countries across six continents. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Seasoned traveler Brian Michalski shares two distinct parallel paths of his journey to over 30 countries across six continents.

This two-year solo backpacking expedition is a passionate storytelling photographer’s ode to creativity, adventure, and boundless curiosity. Along the Left Split, we discover Portugal’s Azores Islands and explore Egyptian temples on the Nile. We paraglide on Türkiye’s south coast and motorbike the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam. Learn about elephant conservation in Thailand and yearn for yummy Georgian cuisine. We also unearth hardships and insights, concluding with a Q&A. REGISTER

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | travel |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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St. Charles Public Library
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FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
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The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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