Events Calendar

When: Saturday, November 21 at 3:30pm

Location:  Carolina Ale House - Winston Salem (150 Hanes Mall Cir, Winston-Salem, NC 27103)

Come cheer on the Yale Football team with fellow alumni as they take on Harvard.

RSVP requested by Thursday, November 19.

Questions? Email us at yaleclubofthetriad@gmail.com

This winter, travel through the historical heart of Central Europe aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, a privately chartered luxury train that evokes the elegance of a bygone era of travel. From the comfort of your wood-paneled cabin, you will journey across the former Habsburg Empire, exploring the layered histories of its great capitals: Budapest, Vienna, and Prague.

Celebrate the turn of the year in Central Europe by luxury rail, traveling through imperial cities, preserved medieval towns, and winter mountain passes. This journey begins and ends in Budapest and moves through Vienna, Graz, Český Krumlov, Prague, and Košice, with curated experiences that draw out each destination’s visual language of power, faith, and identity. From a private concert in Vienna to special access at Budapest’s Royal Waiting Room and a New Year’s Gala Dinner inside Vienna’s City Hall, every moment is shaped by the beauty and history of its setting. All of it unfolds against a landscape of snowy rooftops, mountain vistas, Christmas markets, flickering lights, and grand architecture meant to be seen in winter.

Retrace sea lanes navigated by storied explorers Shackleton, Amundsen and Scott on a journey that includes 2 nights in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a 9-night, 5-star cruise aboard the deluxe Ocean Victory. Be among the fortunate few to set foot on “The White Continent,” a legendary wilderness at the bottom of the globe. On this active, expedition-style program, witness wildlife-rich waters, where seabirds dive and dip, and keep an eye out for sea lions, pods of whales and rare dolphins from the comfort of your ship. Get up close to this pristine environment and towering ice sculptures during guided excursions accompanied by a knowledgeable expedition team. Aboard sturdy Zodiac crafts, cruise amid sapphire-hued icebergs, intricate ecosystems and abundant wildlife — including humpback whales, leopard seals and Adélie penguins. Experience the thrill of hiking onshore and kayaking around this rarely visited territory. As you travel, expert guides and speakers will share meaningful insights, while a professional Travel Director will manage the logistics.

With its extraordinary scenery, fascinating geology, and vibrant culture, Iceland offers a remarkable winter escape—and an opportunity to experience one of the world’s most distinctive landscapes during its most atmospheric season.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Search for the Northern Lights during one of the best times of year for viewing the aurora.
- Explore Iceland’s Golden Circle, including Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and the erupting geysers of the Geysir geothermal area.
- Discover Reykjavík through its food culture on a guided culinary walk sampling Icelandic specialties.
- Enjoy a free day to explore at your own pace, whether relaxing in a geothermal spa, visiting museums, or venturing farther afield.
- Visit Gunnuhver Hot Springs on the Reykjanes Peninsula, where steaming vents and bubbling mud pools reveal Iceland’s volcanic power.

Program Highlights

• Explore the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth, where salt flats, flamingo-filled lagoons, and vividly colored valleys create a landscape unlike anywhere else.
• Discover Valparaíso, the UNESCO-listed port city known for its steep hills, historic funiculars, and vibrant street art culture.
• Experience Chile’s scenic Lake District, where volcanic peaks rise above glacial lakes and towns reflect a unique blend of Chilean and German heritage.
• Spend time in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park, a spectacular wilderness of granite towers, glaciers, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

Dr. Basmah Safdar, Yale School of Medicine, Women’s Health Research at Yale