What Happens Next Seminar Group 2024
What Happens Next Seminar

Join a small, engaged community for a unique and thought‑provoking seminar designed for people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s who are exploring how to shape the next chapter of their lives. The What Happens Next Seminar offers an intimate space to reflect on how to live with greater fulfillment, balance, and purpose. Drawing on literature, philosophy, music, and spiritual traditions, Rabbi Emeritus Jeffrey Summit (Tufts University) and Reverend Scotty McLennan (Stanford University; formerly Tufts Chaplain), guide morning sessions that spark thoughtful conversation and personal insight. Although not hosted by the Travel-Learn Program, we believe our travelers will enjoy this special programing by the Tufts European Center in Talloires, France.

For more information, reach out to europeancenter@tufts.edu. 

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Charles Bridge - 25 anniversary

Our 2026 Travel-Learn trips are now available to view online!  

We’re celebrating 25 years of the Tufts Travel-Learn program! Thank you for being part of this incredible journey of discovery and connection.

Looking ahead: 2027 trips will begin confirming soon. check back in the coming weeks for exciting new destinations! We will post additional trip details as we receive them from our tour operators.

Travel with fellow curious Tufts alumni, parents, and friends, to diverse destinations in an enriching and immersive way with the Travel-Learn program. On most trips, you'll also enjoy the benefit of traveling with a Tufts faculty member.

If you have any questions, please call us at 617-627-5323. You can also email us at travel-learn@tufts.edu.

Explore Upcoming Trips

March 2 to March 16, 2026
With Faculty Host Monica Toft
Discover the natural beauty, fascinating culture and spirited welcome of Cambodia and Vietnam on this 15-day adventure as you cruise the storied Mekong River. Explore the beautiful ruins of Angkor Wat, marvel at vibrant cities and observe unique wildlife species. Along the way, experience river life with the locals and gain an insider’s look at the bustling life and beautiful riverscapes of these two amazing countries!
Cambodia, Vietnam & the Mekong River
March 17 to April 1, 2026
Machu Picchu to the Galapagos
With Faculty Host Michael Romero
Machu Picchu’s enigmatic ruins and the fascinating Galapagos Islands rank among South America’s greatest treasures, and small group touring is the ideal way to experience both. This singular 16-day adventure begins with Lima’s highlights. Traverse the magnificent Sacred Valley, then absorb Machu Picchu’s mystery on two tours. Encounter the history and beauty of Quito – a UNESCO site. Spending four nights on beautiful Santa Cruz Island, cruise by private yacht with a naturalist guide to observe Galapagos islands’ unique wildlife. Discover the Amazon with an exceptional 4-day/4-night pre-tour option.
2026 Machu Picchu to the Galapagos
April 8 to April 16, 2026
With Faculty Host Lisa Fiore
Discover Apulia, Italy’s rustic, sun-kissed southern region. From your base of Polignano a Mare, tour ancient villages, cerulean seaports and storied landmarks. Savor Mediterranean meals amid olive groves and family vineyards. From Locorotondo to Alberobello, Ostuni to Trani, you’ll relish Apulia’s charms, landmarks and heart-warming traditions. This small-group journey features a first-class hotel and an extensive meal plan with wine at dinner. No single supplement!
2026 Apulia: Undiscovered Italy
April 10 to April 18, 2026
With Faculty Host Kella Narki Merlain-Moffatt
Immerse yourself in Ghana's deep history of pan-Africanism, powerful kingdoms, and its pivotal role in the trans-Saharan trade route. As one of the first African countries to gain independence from the British in 1957, Ghana was a beacon for civil rights icons like W.E.B. Du Bois and Martin Luther King Jr. Today, Ghana’s political stability attracts Western investments and those eager to reconnect with their roots or immerse themselves in its vibrant art, fashion, and music scene.
2026 Ghana
April 19 to April 27, 2026
With Faculty Host Jill Weinberg
Immerse yourself in the historic grandeur of the Netherlands and Belgium on a delightful, seven-night cruise aboard a first-class river ship! Be charmed by Amsterdam’s leafy canals, stroll through a sea of cheerful tulips and soak up the medieval ambience of Bruges and Antwerp. Choose excursions that speak to you in selected ports. Watch an artisan hand-paint Royal Delft pottery, visit a Belgian chocolaterie or enjoy fresh cheeses in Gouda!
2026 Dutch Waterways
April 25 to May 7, 2026
Inland Sea of Japan and South Korea
With Faculty Host Shafiqul Islam
A mysterious island nation of unsurpassed natural beauty, Japan is the centerpiece of this incredible land and sea program. Visit iconic sites from the ethereal temples, jewel box pagodas and shogun castles of Kyoto to the merchant houses of Hagi’s samurai district. Enjoy an 8-night cruise on the expedition small ship Heritage Adventurer. Author and visionary Pico Iyer will join us as guest speaker.
2026 Inland Sea of Japan & South Korea
May 3 to May 18, 2026
Portrait of Italy
With Faculty Host Lewis Edgers
From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome, through the gentle Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to treasured Venice, this wide-ranging 16-day small group tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and unique accommodations. Experience the storied Amalfi Coast by sea and land, visit Pompeii’s exquisite ruins, and encounter Rome’s most cherished sights. In Umbria, Italy’s “green heart,” enjoy a cooking demonstration and visit beloved Assisi. Journeying to alluring Tuscany, tour Siena, splendid Florence, and San Gimignano. Sample a local winery’s offerings before concluding your tour in wondrous Venice.
Amalfi
May 7 to May 14, 2026
With Faculty Host Eulogio Guzmán
Towering basalt peaks, bubbling hot springs, emerald-green farmlands, fascinating seafaring history, world-class wine and cheese and captivating fado music—this is just some of the beauty and vitality you’ll discover as we explore the dramatically beautiful Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
Azores
May 23 to June 1, 2026
With Faculty Host Jeffrey Taliaferro
Cruise from Lisbon to London aboard a deluxe small ship and explore Portugal, Spain and France. Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Porto, Santiago de Compostela and Mont-Saint-Michel. Tour Normandy’s D-Day sites with guest speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II. Tailor your journey with Traveler’s Choice excursions: medieval monuments or a port wine tasting in Porto and the Guggenheim Museum or a Basque cooking demonstration in Bilbao.
2026 European Coastal Cruise
May 25 to June 2, 2026
Cruise Sicily, Malta & Amalfi Coast
With Faculty Host Elena Naumova
Bask in the glorious Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Malta on an exclusively chartered, 7-night, deluxe cruise brimming with picture-perfect vistas, intriguing history and tantalizing cuisine! Tour the UNESCO-inscribed ruins of Pompeii and Syracuse, plus savor the splendor of the Isle of Capri. Enjoy enriching excursions in Palermo, Taormina, Ortigia and Malta’s majestic capital city of Valletta, complemented by the expertise of local guides and lecturers. Choose to extend your stay with the Rome Pre-Tour and/or the Valletta Post-Tour extensions.
2026 Cruise Sicily, Malta & Amalfi Coast
Looking Ahead, and Looking Out for You

This schedule reflects current travel projections and is subject to change as we and our tour operator partners monitor the latest travel advisories. The decision to travel is a personal one. Please consider your own comfort level and if you will enjoy yourself while traveling. Our tour operators can guide you through the evolving health and safety protocol of each destination. 

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