The Independent Traveler's Guide to Art & Culture

Turn Your Next Trip into a Culturally Rich and Personally Meaningful Adventure!

Through nine expertly crafted modules, this course will guide you step-by-step to create a meaningful travel experience filled with art, history, and cultural exploration.

Nine Video Modules: One hour of video, broken into nine shorter segments so you can use the resources and activities before moving on.
Resources: Save time with pre-researched tips and tools tailored to independent travelers.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Build your itinerary while progressing through the course.
Interactive Activities: Engage in reflection prompts and actionable exercises designed to align with your interests.
Personalization: Learn how to craft a trip that suits your passions, whether it’s performances, museums, artisan crafts, or culinary experiences.

Choosing Your Focus and Planning Your Itinerary: Start with a balanced plan that blends iconic landmarks and hidden gems.

Experiencing Performances and Festivals: Discover how to schedule cultural events and make the most of live performances.

Art and Architecture: Learn to find lesser know sites with personal connections.

Visiting Museums: Learn strategies to engage deeply with art and exhibits without feeling overwhelmed.

Exploring Literary Landmarks and Storytelling Traditions: Add depth to your trip with visits to bookstores, author’s homes, and folklore experiences.

Connecting with Artisan Crafts and Local Markets: Find workshops, markets, and unique crafts to bring home meaningful memories.

Culinary Arts and Food Culture: Immerse yourself in local food traditions with cooking classes and market tours.

Bringing Your Itinerary Together: Combine your favorites from the course to craft a highly personalized and meaningful trip, blending the excitement of new discoveries with time for reflection, connection, and serendipity.

Hi, I’m Erica Forrest, the founder of Trip Scholars. Trip Scholars is dedicated to making travel education accessible, engaging, and enriching.

I am also a certified travel education coach, advisor, and a best-selling author in an anthology on travel education.

I’ve dedicated my career to helping curious travelers like you make the most of their journeys.

With over 30 years in education as a teacher, school director, and co-founder of an alternative learning program, I’m here to guide you every step of the way!