Travel News

_{A group of Cal Discoveries travelers gathers for the August 2017 total eclipse in Oregon. / Photo Credit: Eugene Chiang}

Travel

The Universe Will Not Be Paraphrased

By Urja Upadhyaya

Cal astrophysicist Eugene Chiang has chased total solar eclipses across three continents. His advice: stop extrapolating from the partial you saw once, and just go.

_{Dianne Fukami ’77 / Courtesy of Dianne Fukami}

Career

There’s No ‘Medium’ Switch for Journalist and Travel Lecturer Dianne Fukami ’77

By Amanda Chiu

Journalist Dianne Fukami ’77 credits UC Berkeley’s investment in her as a student for her continued loyalty to all things Cal, including the Cal Discoveries Travel program.

_{Travelers on Cal Discoveries Travel's Inside the London Theatre Scene 2022 tour / Cal Alumni Association}

Travel

How to Get the Most Out of London’s Theater Scene

For centuries, London has entertained the world with its vibrant performing arts scene—follow these tips to immerse yourself in the London theater experience.

Travel

Tour Lecturer Interview Series

Cal Discoveries Travel plans and operates educational travel opportunities around the world. We partner with UC Berkeley-affiliated lecturers to enhance the strong educational component of the trips. We invite you to dive deeper with these interviews to learn more about the lecturers, how they prepare for the trips, and the role they play while on tour.

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Tour Lecturers’ All-Time Favorite Travel Books

By Cal Discoveries Travel

Travel the world without leaving the page. Our esteemed Tour Lecturers share their favorite travel reading selections with you.