Travel Bug Events
Events are at 5 pm unless specified otherwise
| Subject | Date | Category | Presenter | Description |
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| GUATEMALA: Traditions, Textiles and Evolving Culture | Sat Oct 11 | Slide Show | Judith Haden | The long history of endemic poverty, a horrific civil war, and sudden computerization are all colliding to create much adaptation within the ancient, mystical Guatemalan indigenous culture. But all is not lost! Join Judith for an informative presentation accompanied by her stunning photography. |
| Gen X-Millennial BookClub | Wed Oct 15 | Book Group | Zoe Michael | The Millennial Gen-X Book Club is a once-a-month fiction book club for anyone in those generations. We skew towards the queer, the tender, and the strange. If you are interested in joining us, drop by on the night of, or direct your interest to Zoe @ themillennialgenxbookclub@gmail.com This month 's book is I 'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid |
| Beer Hiking | Sat Oct 18 | Booksigning | Kevin Holsapple | Join New Mexico author Kevin Holsapple for a unique and captivating presentation on the niche pursuit of "beer hiking. " In this special booksigning event, Kevin will take you on a journey around the world with a stunning slideshow of images from his global beer hiking adventures, including some of the best from his new book, Beer Hiking Southern Rockies. The presentation will delve into the art of combining breathtaking hikes with visits to local breweries, sharing the stories behind the trails and the craft beer scenes that define these communities. Following the slideshow, Kevin will host a Q&A session, followed by a booksigning. A drawing will be held for a custom Beer Hiker 's Kit designed by Kevin. Come for the adventure, stay for the stories, and enjoy a cold beer from Travelbug. It 's the perfect evening for outdoor enthusiasts and craft beer lovers alike! |
| How to Tell a Story | Fri Oct 24 | SPECIAL | Nancy King | Join Nancy King, local author and storyteller, for a unique event that both entertains and informs. Nancy will be sharing stories from around the world from her new book, "The Cracked Pot 's Gift: Stories to Challenge and Comfort " while also engaging with the audience to share her knowledge on how to tell a good story! If you 've ever wanted to present at one of our Saturday slideshows, but have been worried about doing a good job, this event is for you. Nancy will answer questions and address concerns from audience members regarding storytelling in a supportive and judgement free space. She has been telling stories and helping others tell and find their stories for more than 70 years. Come learn and listen, everyone welcome! |
| The Road: An American Love Story | Sat Oct 25 | Slide Show | Andrew Singer and Sarah May | Life has a lot of speed bumps, and many of us have hit a proverbial detour or two, leading us to the tarmac and the 'for spacious skies ' of the American West. From remote public lands to overcrowded national parks, from solo self-reflection to a culture consumed with selfies—the road still calls us, teaches us, and ultimately changes us. Join van-lifers and authors Andrew Singer and Sarah May for a journey across the American West, and a dynamic discussion of the road 's place in love, healing, and exploration. Married and full-time nomads, Andrew is the author of the travel memoir Now Is the Time: A Van Life Road Trip, and Sarah is the author of She Journeys: A Memoir of Heartbreak and Homecoming. Both books are available to purchase at Travel Bug, and available at the event. Tour Andrew & Sarah 's self-built campervan from 4:00-4:45pm. Presentation at 5:00pm, followed by Q&A. |
| Update on Mexican Border | Sat Nov 01 | Lecture | Morgan Smith | |
| Travel Bug Book Discussion | Tue Nov 04 | Book Group | Aimee Gwynne Franklyn | Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm Joseph Lee 's Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for the Indigenous Identity In Nothing More of This Land, award-winning journalist Joseph Lee delivers a powerful and deeply personal exploration of Indigenous identity in the modern world. Drawing from his roots as a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe on Martha 's Vineyard, Lee expands his lens to Indigenous communities across the globe — from Alaska to California to the United Nations — capturing their struggles, resilience, and transformation. Through intimate storytelling and sharp reporting, Lee challenges outdated narratives and reveals the vibrant, diverse realities of Indigenous life today. This compelling debut is both a tribute to heritage and a call to reimagine a future beyond colonial legacy. |
| Financial Fridays! 5:00-6:30pm | Fri Nov 07 | SPECIAL | Emily Estes | Join us and Emily Estes (Financial Advisor, Edward Jones) the first Friday of every month for an informal, but informative way to enjoy your evening! From 5:15-5:45pm Emily will cover various financial topics to help you live a life worth living. Stay after the talk until 6:30pm for the Q&A, casual discussion, and a beer! Remember Happy Hour is 5-6pm! Everyone welcome! |
| Medicinal Plants of Northern New Mexico | Sat Nov 08 | Slide Show | Jessie Emerson | Nature to the Rescue Jessie Emerson, RN, herbalist has travelled the mountains, foothills, and uplands of northern new Mexico for many years. She will take us on a field trip where we will learn to identify plants and learn how to use them in emergency situations. This presentation is intended to educate those interested in natural medicine and learning about the plants where they live or visit. Our focus is the plants traditionally used by historic and contemporary Northern New Mexicans. Her newest book Nature to the Rescue will be available at the talk. |
| Spanish in Merida, Mexico | Sun Nov 09 | SPECIAL | Greg | We are presenting a one week Spanish conversation class with our Spanish teacher, Clara Evans, at our hacienda near Merida, Mexico. Dates are tentative If you are interested in joining please email us for more information: travelbug@mapsofnewmexico.com |
| Petra Rephotographed | Sat Nov 15 | Slide Show | Kaelin Groom | Join Dr. Kaelin Groom for a visual exploration of the magical ruined city of Petra, Jordan through the lens of repeat photography — a method that recreates historic photographs from the same vantage point to show change over time. This event blends landscape storytelling, archival research, and cultural geography to celebrate Petra 's resilience, people, and the site 's layered history. Audiences will walk away with new insights on heritage, memory, and the power of repeat imagery. |
| Old Santa Fe Association Book Club | Fri Nov 21 | Book Group | Edward Archuleta | Trade Roots by J. Cosmo Lewis 4-5:30pm Everyone welcome Jeffrey Lewis came to New Mexico in the late 1960s as a teacher at Santa Fe High School. Later, at the direction of several Hopi elders he began a fifty-five year adventure retracing Pre-Columbian traderoutes between the American Southwest and the jungles of Central America on a quest to bring sacred macaw feathers to the kivas of the pueblo people. The journey led him to revive long-forgotten trade routes, and create new ones, to Indonesia, the Mediterranean, islands in the South Pacific, and many other locations worldwide in search of reliable sources for materials needed by Pueblo artisans. He tells his story with a cast of characters including Hopi and Zuni elders, native jewelers, hippies, misanthropic pot smugglers, river runners and decades-old friends and cohorts. |
| Italian Dolomites | Sat Nov 22 | Slide Show | Ken Collins | "The Dolomites are a portion of the European Alps located in far northern Italy, close to the Austrian border. In fact, until the end of World War I, much of the region was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but was ceded to Italy as a "reward " for coming in on the side of the Allies. Much of the region is stilll more Germanic than Italian, with German the first language and customs and cuisine remaining predominantly Austrian. Sprinkled with beautiful small towns, its claim to fame is the stunning alpine scenery and the abundance of hiking trails and "rifugios " - luxurious trailside restaurants offering lodgings for those walking long distances. Along with the knock-out setting, there is a wealth of brilliantly-colored wildflowers in spring and summer. A short distance from the Dolomites is the Italian lake district, and of the numerous famous lakes, Lake Garda is remarkable for its jewel-like placement surrounded by steep cliffs and mountain sides spilling down to the water. While small cities along the lake shore are popular with holiday makers, the area also offers some dramatic walks. This program will highlight some of the beauty of this area, based on a trip my husband and I made there in June 2024, before the peak and crowded July - August period. " - Ken Collins |
| Botswana in the Green Season | Sat Nov 29 | Slide Show | Evalyn Bemis | We have enjoyed traveling in several countries in Africa over the past 15 years, from Namibia to Kenya, but have always been there outside of the rainy seasons to allow for maximum viewing of wildlife and ease of getting around. For this trip we deliberately wanted to go during the "summer ", or rainy time in Botswana, in order to see the animals healthy, with lots to eat and many with new life at their sides. In most peoples ' minds, the Kalahari is a ferocious and unforgiving desert. In February, it was awash in green, with large playas of collected rainwater and abundant herds of oryx, impala, and zebras. In turn, that meant resident lion prides looking fat and happy. To the northwest, the famous Okavango Delta was not flooded but still well-watered. We witnessed packs of wild dogs hunting, lions and leopards on the prowl, and birds of every size, shape and color, including big flocks in a heron rookery. |
| Financial Fridays! 5:00-6:30pm | Fri Dec 05 | SPECIAL | Emily Estes | Join us and Emily Estes (Financial Advisor, Edward Jones) the first Friday of every month for an informal, but informative way to enjoy your evening! From 5:15-5:45pm Emily will cover various financial topics to help you live a life worth living. Stay after the talk until 6:30pm for the Q&A, casual discussion, and a beer! Remember Happy Hour is 5-6pm! Everyone welcome! |
| Buy a home for $1 in ITALY | Sat Dec 06 | Slide Show | Melanie Lamb Faithful | Have you ever dreamed of living in a medieval Italian town? In wine country? At a price much less than you can imagine? We live this dream as Italian half-timers. And the "buy a house for a dollar plan " will be explained. There are so many options for people who are craving la dolce vita. |
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GUATEMALA: Traditions, Textiles and Evolving Culture
with Judith Haden
Saturday October 11, 2025 at 5pm
The long history of endemic poverty, a horrific civil war, and sudden computerization are all colliding to create much adaptation within the ancient, mystical Guatemalan indigenous culture. But all is not lost! Join Judith for an informative presentation accompanied by her stunning photography.
Language Classes
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We offer Spanish and Italian and French conversational language classes in the store.
Language class schedule