| Subject | Date | Category | Presenter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas in Strasbourg (Eastern France/Upper Rhine Valley) | Sat Dec 21 | Slide Show | Philip Holtzweiler | Around Christmas, the Alsace region in Eastern France and the areas just across the border in Germany and Switzerland are nothing short of fascinating. While their rich history and exceptional beauty can be enjoyed year round, the Holiday Season is an absolute highlight—with, among others, some of the oldest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. Together with a Santa Fean who was born and raised in Strasbourg, you will embark on a festive tour. Stopovers include Strasbourg, Colmar, Freiburg and Basel. To be discovered along the way are two grand cathedrals, France 's largest medieval castle, century-old taverns and breweries, the famous Alsatian Wine Route, world-class museums, unique culinary traditions, villages straight out of a fairy tale and much, much more... |
| Travel Agent Office Hours 10am-1pm | Sat Dec 21 | SPECIAL | Alessandra Powell | Please drop by between 12 and 2pm Sunday the 8th to chat about all things travel with Alessandra Powell, founder of Yellow Submarine Travel. She is a certified Travel Agent with deep expertise in the industry and speaks seven languages. Alessandra has helped travelers venture deep into South America, across Central America, Europe and Asia. She is passionate about helping people create wonderful memories that last a lifetime. She believes in travel and tourism as a way to help us all rediscover the vast amounts that we have in common and see the beauty in cultures different from our own. |
| Spain | Sat Dec 28 | Slide Show | Steve Brown | Come and enjoy travels through cities, colors, culture, and wonders of Spain. Presented by frequent Spanish traveler Dr. Steven Brown, this presentation visits Madrid and the attractions of old Castile (Toledo, Segovia, Salamanca), then wanders up through Burgos (the home of El Cid) to Bilbao and the surrounding Basque Country, over to Valencia on the Mediterranean Coast; then on to Seville and the gypsy enchantments of Andalucia. If you 're thinking you 'd like to experience Spanish travel, or maybe to relive an old experience, this will give you a rich taste and some useful insights for your planning. |
| A Rabbi in Thailand | Sat Jan 04 | Slide Show | Jack Shlachter | The progressive (non-Orthodox) Jewish community in Bangkok, Thailand, is composed largely of expats, some of whom have been in the country for decades while others are more recent arrivals. During the year, the worship services are lay led, but a Rabbi is brought in to lead High Holiday services each fall. In October 2024 I had the privilege of serving as prayer leader for the Thailand Progressive Jewish Community or TPJC as it 's called. I 'll share my experiences both with the community and as a tourist in Bangkok through a colorful and informative slide show. |
| Italian |
Tue Jan 07 | Italian | Elisabetta | Italian A1 (Beginners) Dates: Jan 7,14,21,28 - Feb 4,11 Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 Cost: $192.38 (incl. tax). For more info and to sign up, please contact Elisabetta at e.mazzantini1@gmail.com, or 505-577-1014 |
| Spanish |
Thu Jan 09 | Spanish | Steve | Spanish Beginning Level 3:00-4:30pm Contact Steve 832-655-0801 or spbrown@bauer.uh.edu for more info! 240$ for 8 classes |
| Walking Well with Bruce Fertman | Fri Jan 10 | Booksigning | Natachee Momaday Gray | Bruce will read from his new book, Walking Well, co-authored with Michael Gelb. In it they write: There is an easy, more natural way to walk, and we are passionate about helping as many people as possible learn how to walk more comfortably. Once walking gets easier, every step generates more energy, and with more energy comes more inspiration. Walking is a quintessentially human experience. It can be a way of experiencing a strong sense of being alive in the world. We don 't take walking for granted. We are grateful to be able to walk in relative safety and we are devoted to bringing about a world where everyone can enjoy this freedom. If we are fortunate enough to be able to walk, safely and freely, then regardless of our religion, nationality, race, age, gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background, let 's walk together! Let 's walk together in comfort, in kindness, with vitality, with dignity, with purpose, and in peace. Let 's walk well Bruce brings 60 years of training as a movement artist and educator to his work having trained in gymnastics, modern dance, ballet, contact improvisation, the Alexander Technique, Tai Chi Chu 'an, Aikido, Chanoyu, (Japanese Tea Ceremony), Argentine Tango, and Kyudo (Zen Archery). He founded the Alexander Alliance in 1982, Grace of Sense in 2019, his online community-school, and the Walking Way in 2022, which offers 9-day Immersive Trainings in walking as a way of life both in Northern New Mexico and in the UK. |
| Practicing the Gentle Art of Wandering | Sat Jan 11 | Slide Show | David Ryan | Within the context of this talk, "Wandering " is allowing yourself to see (being present) and then letting what you see guide you on where you go. That is, when you connect with all of your senses and all that is within you to the world around you, you will be making amazing discoveries and having an adventure almost every time you step out the door. Wandering has been the basic guiding principle behind all of David Ryan’s books (Wandering in the Clear Light of New Mexico, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque, and The Gentle Art of Wandering). In this talk Ryan will use material from his books and blog posts to show you what happens when you adopt the mindset of Wandering and the discoveries you can make when you open yourself to the world around you. He will also describe skills that you too can use to develop your awareness so that you can adopt the mindset of Wandering. |
| Travel Bug Book Discussion 5:30- 7:00 Colored Television | Tue Jan 14 | Book Group | amiee | Tuesday 5:30- 7:00 Colored Telvision Danzy Senna 's "Colored Television " is a novel about capitalism, race, gender, parenthood, creativity and yearning; it is, in short, a Great American Novel. Senna 's comical rendering of the travails of Jane...brilliantly portrays 2020s America ... Senna 's humor mixes with her deep understanding of cultural foibles and the human heart to produce a novel that is simultaneously a laugh-out-loud cultural comedy and a riveting novel of ideas. |
| Exploring New Mexico Through Its Historical Markers | Sat Jan 18 | Slide Show | Wesley Vance | This talk will provide a glimpse into the state 's roadside historical markers, uncovering how these places capture the essence of New Mexico 's heritage. You 'll learn about unique markers like the birthplace of Smokey Bear, which speaks to the region 's conservation history and the Gila Wilderness marker, representing America 's first designated wilderness area. Drawing from my own travels across the US, I 'll share practical tips on how to use historical markers to enrich your own adventures. From planning road trips to discovering hidden gems off the beaten path, this talk will inspire you to see New Mexico 's history in a new light and make your travels more meaningful. |
| Spanish |
Wed Jan 22 | Spanish | Clara | Conversational Spanish 1B Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:30–4:45 p.m., January 22–March 12, 2025 Location: In person at the Travel Bug Class Size: Limited to 4–8 students for personalized instruction Cost: $240 for the full eight-week course Payment is accepted through Zelle, cash, or check at the first session. For questions, feel free to reach out to Clara directly via email clr.evans@gmail.com or phone (505) 310-3443. Thank you, and we look forward to learning Spanish with you! |
| Trivia with Wes | Fri Jan 24 | SPECIAL | Wesley Vance | |
| Camino de Santiago For Everyone | Sat Jan 25 | Slide Show | Tom Alesi | RESCHEDULED FROM 11/23 |
| Around the World: Self Directed Tour | Sat Feb 01 | Slide Show | Neal Hansen | |
| Santa Fe Compendium | Sat Feb 08 | Slide Show | John Self | Come explore Santa Fe. For tourists and natives, you 'll discover people, places, and things you probably didn 't know. We 'll cover art, architecture, places to see and things to do, humor, history, trivia, eating, drinking, literary, and even some strange connections in an informative and entertaining hour about the place we love. John loves trivia, history, travel, and Santa Fe, and hopes one day to like hot chile peppers. He has many years of restaurant and comedy club experience but later went back to school to become a university professor. |
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| Bhutan | Sat Mar 01 | Slide Show | John Pitts | |
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| Alaska Wildernes Living | Sat Apr 12 | Slide Show | Efrem Razumny |