Beyond Timbuktu
Nov 17, 2026 6:30 PM
Catherine DeVrye (free event)
Beyond Timbuktu
What if the world was far kinder and more connected than headlines lead us to believe? If smiles were passports to foreign lands?
From Albania to Zimbabwe – through over 150 countries, best-selling author Catherine DeVrye shares real-life stories beyond bias, borders and sightseeing. Trekking to Timbuktu, skiing in Lebanon, cycling through Lithuania, swimming off Yemen, dining with royalty in Bahrain or sharing pizza with Syrian refugees in Serbia – she discovers that most individuals are kinder than their governments; that more unites us than divides us, even in often maligned nations.
Complemented by stunning images, Beyond Timbuktu is a rich mosaic of adventures, encounters and insights. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the world – or simply understand it more deeply – here’s your invitation …
