Well-Read Travelers

Adventure into the Bard’s most famous Italian settings and stories, on the page and in person. Join us as we read some of the best writing in the English language, crossed with Italian lovers, villains, and over-the-top drama, and then visit the country that inspired it. Before our trip, we’ll study a selection of Shakespearean plays and poems and learn about Italian and English Renaissance culture. (No grades, no pressure.) Then we’ll take a weeklong trip to visit four cities in northern Italy where these works are set. While the itinerary is inspired by our readings, we’ve built in ample time for sightseeing, enjoying local food and wine, and other non-academic pursuits. You can choose how nerdy you want this trip to be!

The package includes six weeks of online seminars before the trip, plus bonus events online and in person in the LA area. Readings will include Shakespeare sonnets, 3 plays, and additional materials on Renaissance Italian and English culture.