WHERE HISTORY,
CURIOSITY &
HUMAN STORYTELLING

Collide!

Award-winning author Patty Civalleri delivers engaging, story-rich presentations that inspire travelers, spark curiosity and make history, business and travel unforgettable.

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THE DEATH OF
TOURIST TRAVEL

Do we travel differently after 50 than we did when we were in college? What happens when experienced travelers stop trying to “see everything” and start craving something deeper? Explore how travelers over 50 are rejecting exhausting tourist crowds and changing the rules of travel everywhere.

RENAISSANCE ART & HUMAN CREATIVITY

How Renaissance Art became the 'voice' of a hushed world after 1,000 years of being silenced. Can this happen again? Are we in danger of sliding back into the Dark Ages? Do we even know what that means? How did the great artists of the 1500s pull us back into a 'humanist' state of mind - and life?

INDIANA JONES
IN HIGH HEELS

After 17 years traveling with UCLAs Cotsen Inst of Archaeology, Patty will take you to ancient sites all over the world. What did they find? Where did these populations go? Why did they vanish? What can we learn from their tragic mistakes?

THE FOUNDING STORY OF TRADER JOE'S

The unexpected, fascinating and entertaining true story of how Trader Joe's began -- full of risk, intuition, adventure and brilliance. Perfect for corporate events, leadership programs, entrepreneur groups, retail organizations and business audiences who love a great story.