Travel Bug Events

Events are at 5 pm unless specified otherwise

Subject Date Category Presenter Description
Here in Santa Fe Sat Apr 25 Booksigning Stuart Cohen Camera in hand, photographer Stuart Cohen walked the streets of Santa Fe to capture the feel of moments large and small that reveal the texture of life in Santa Fe. Two years and hundreds of images later, Here in Santa Fe, published by Santa Fe Magazine, shows something of the inner life of this remarkable city. You have seen the subjects of these photos, but you may have never looked at Santa Fe this way.

Financial Fridays! Fri May 01 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!
Greenland Sat May 02 Slide Show Mark Meyers In August of 2025, Mark enjoyed slow travel by ferry along the west coast of Greenland from Nuuk to Illulissat with stops in colorful villages along the way. Highlights included views of massive icebergs, hiking through rugged landscapes, and learning about Inuit culture.
Sincerely: Poetry Open Mic Sun May 03 SPECIAL Flowering Poetry Club Flowering Poetry Club presents Sincerely, a public open mic night for poets. This event 's theme is unsent letters, which can include real letters you 've written, but haven 't sent or poems resembling love letters detailing the experience of yearning, letters about grief or loss, postcard like sentiments about travel, adventure, exploration.

To read at this event simply show up and sign up at the door! No RSVP necessary.

From 4-5pm (ish)


Travel Bug Book Discussion Tue May 05 Book Group Aimee Gwynne Franklyn Tuesday, May 5th
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER

"Blandine isn 't like the other residents of her building.

An online obituary writer. A young mother with a dark secret. A woman waging a solo campaign against rodents -- neighbors, separated only by the thin walls of a low-cost housing complex in the once bustling industrial center of Vacca Vale, Indiana.

Welcome to the Rabbit Hutch.

Ethereally beautiful and formidably intelligent, Blandine shares her apartment with three teenage boys she neither likes nor understands, all, like her, now aged out of the state foster system that has repeatedly failed them, all searching for meaning in their lives.

Set over one sweltering week in July and culminating in a bizarre act of violence that finally changes everything, Tess Gunty 's The Rabbit Hutch is a savagely beautiful and bitingly funny snapshot of contemporary America, a gorgeous and provocative tale of loneliness and longing, entrapment and, ultimately, freedom. "
Tales of the South Pacific Sat May 09 Slide Show Ken Collins TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC: A CRUISE FROM TAHITI TO NEW ZEALAND

In March of 2025, Ken and his husband, Bob, took a small ship (550 passengers) cruise from Papeete, Tahiti to Auckland, New Zealand, with stops along the way in French Polynesia, American Samoa, Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and the North Island of New Zealand.

At every island they had an opportunity to explore on their own, book a shore excursion or snorkeling expedition. Once the cruise was over, they rented a car for a week and explored some of New Zealand. Highlights included: spectacular national parks that offer fabulous hiking, the famous glow-worm caves, and the Art Deco town of Napier.
Wandering in the Clear Light of New Mexico Sat May 16 Slide Show David Ryan With our great climate, anytime is perfect for exploring our fantastic state. Join us on Saturday, May 16 as David Ryan shows us many of the special places that you can only find in New Mexico – places that are compelling and important enough to warrant a trip across the country to check out.

To begin, the nation has only 26 UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites. Three of them are in New Mexico. That’s more than any other state. And when you throw in our amazing landscapes, places of cultural and historical significance, and our sense of place, you have an amazing state for hiking, wandering, and exploring. It’s unlikely that any other state can match New Mexico for amazing places to explore.
E-Bike Adventuring Sat May 23 Slide Show Sandra Corso
Camden to Kathmandu Sat May 30 Slide Show Bruce Berlin
Financial Fridays! Fri Jun 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!
New Zealand and ambassadors view Sat Jun 06 Slide Show Tom Udall
Travel Tips: Monthly Discussion Thu Jun 11 SPECIAL Ken and Rochelle Have you traveled to far off, exciting places? Or are you getting ready to embark on a new adventure? Are you interested in issues relating to travel in general, such as budget ideas or personal security? Join us in our new monthly travel discussion group where you can share some of your favorite travel experiences, practical advice, and general travel topics at our monthly meetings.

This discussion group is for people who have visited a particular destination and want to share their experiences or advice and for those seeking tips, advice, and stories relating to international travel. Everyone welcome!

This meeting is on Thursday, June 11th from 4:30pm-6pm

Ken Collins and Rochelle Gerratt will facilitate the meetings. Ken is a frequent presenter at The Travel Bug and a global traveler with a Web site containing practical advice on various destinations. Rochelle has led over 60 domestic and international trips for the Sierra Club and other groups, including her own adventure travel company.
Chad Sat Jun 13 Slide Show Scott Lindenau Tchad, land-locked by Saharan neighbors is seldom visited but its endless horizons, craggy landforms and ancient rock-art sites offer the intrepid traveler stunning rewards. This adventure takes you over the Saharan dunes into the desolate Ennedi Massif and to the remote outposts of Fada and Faya-Largeau where the Tuareg, Teda and Dazaga cultures survive.
Vietnam: Land of Contrasts Sat Jun 20 Slide Show Charryl Berger
Traveling the 1837 Ioway Map Sat Jun 27 Slide Show Bill Green
Financial Fridays! Fri Jul 03 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!
NO SHOW 4TH OF JULY Sat Jul 04 CANCELED NO SHOW
Bicycle Tour Vietnam Sat Jul 11 Slide Show Knox Kinlaw
Oman Sat Jul 18 Slide Show Rebekah Kanter
From Whence the Ukrainians? Sat Jul 25 Slide Show Dennis Reinhartz
AVAILABLE Sat Aug 01 AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE Sat Aug 08 AVAILABLE
Tunisia Sat Aug 15 Slide Show Rebekah Kanter
AVAILABLE Sat Aug 22 AVAILABLE
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Subject Date    Description
Here in Santa Fe Sat Apr 25 Camera in hand, photographer Stuart Cohen walked the streets of Santa Fe to capture the feel of moments large and small that reveal the texture of life in Santa Fe. Two years and hundreds of images later, Here in Santa Fe, published by Santa Fe Magazine, shows something of the inner life of this remarkable city. You have seen the subjects of these photos, but you may have never looked at Santa Fe this way.

Financial Fridays! Fri May 01 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!
Greenland Sat May 02 In August of 2025, Mark enjoyed slow travel by ferry along the west coast of Greenland from Nuuk to Illulissat with stops in colorful villages along the way. Highlights included views of massive icebergs, hiking through rugged landscapes, and learning about Inuit culture.
Sincerely: Poetry Open Mic Sun May 03 Flowering Poetry Club presents Sincerely, a public open mic night for poets. This event 's theme is unsent letters, which can include real letters you 've written, but haven 't sent or poems resembling love letters detailing the experience of yearning, letters about grief or loss, postcard like sentiments about travel, adventure, exploration.

To read at this event simply show up and sign up at the door! No RSVP necessary.

From 4-5pm (ish)


Travel Bug Book Discussion Tue May 05 Tuesday, May 5th
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER

"Blandine isn 't like the other residents of her building.

An online obituary writer. A young mother with a dark secret. A woman waging a solo campaign against rodents -- neighbors, separated only by the thin walls of a low-cost housing complex in the once bustling industrial center of Vacca Vale, Indiana.

Welcome to the Rabbit Hutch.

Ethereally beautiful and formidably intelligent, Blandine shares her apartment with three teenage boys she neither likes nor understands, all, like her, now aged out of the state foster system that has repeatedly failed them, all searching for meaning in their lives.

Set over one sweltering week in July and culminating in a bizarre act of violence that finally changes everything, Tess Gunty 's The Rabbit Hutch is a savagely beautiful and bitingly funny snapshot of contemporary America, a gorgeous and provocative tale of loneliness and longing, entrapment and, ultimately, freedom. "
Tales of the South Pacific Sat May 09 TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC: A CRUISE FROM TAHITI TO NEW ZEALAND

In March of 2025, Ken and his husband, Bob, took a small ship (550 passengers) cruise from Papeete, Tahiti to Auckland, New Zealand, with stops along the way in French Polynesia, American Samoa, Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and the North Island of New Zealand.

At every island they had an opportunity to explore on their own, book a shore excursion or snorkeling expedition. Once the cruise was over, they rented a car for a week and explored some of New Zealand. Highlights included: spectacular national parks that offer fabulous hiking, the famous glow-worm caves, and the Art Deco town of Napier.
Wandering in the Clear Light of New Mexico Sat May 16 With our great climate, anytime is perfect for exploring our fantastic state. Join us on Saturday, May 16 as David Ryan shows us many of the special places that you can only find in New Mexico – places that are compelling and important enough to warrant a trip across the country to check out.

To begin, the nation has only 26 UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites. Three of them are in New Mexico. That’s more than any other state. And when you throw in our amazing landscapes, places of cultural and historical significance, and our sense of place, you have an amazing state for hiking, wandering, and exploring. It’s unlikely that any other state can match New Mexico for amazing places to explore.
E-Bike Adventuring Sat May 23
Camden to Kathmandu Sat May 30
Financial Fridays! Fri Jun 05 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!
New Zealand and ambassadors view Sat Jun 06
Travel Tips: Monthly Discussion Thu Jun 11 Have you traveled to far off, exciting places? Or are you getting ready to embark on a new adventure? Are you interested in issues relating to travel in general, such as budget ideas or personal security? Join us in our new monthly travel discussion group where you can share some of your favorite travel experiences, practical advice, and general travel topics at our monthly meetings.

This discussion group is for people who have visited a particular destination and want to share their experiences or advice and for those seeking tips, advice, and stories relating to international travel. Everyone welcome!

This meeting is on Thursday, June 11th from 4:30pm-6pm

Ken Collins and Rochelle Gerratt will facilitate the meetings. Ken is a frequent presenter at The Travel Bug and a global traveler with a Web site containing practical advice on various destinations. Rochelle has led over 60 domestic and international trips for the Sierra Club and other groups, including her own adventure travel company.
Chad Sat Jun 13 Tchad, land-locked by Saharan neighbors is seldom visited but its endless horizons, craggy landforms and ancient rock-art sites offer the intrepid traveler stunning rewards. This adventure takes you over the Saharan dunes into the desolate Ennedi Massif and to the remote outposts of Fada and Faya-Largeau where the Tuareg, Teda and Dazaga cultures survive.
Vietnam: Land of Contrasts Sat Jun 20
Traveling the 1837 Ioway Map Sat Jun 27
Financial Fridays! Fri Jul 03 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!
NO SHOW 4TH OF JULY Sat Jul 04
Bicycle Tour Vietnam Sat Jul 11
Oman Sat Jul 18
From Whence the Ukrainians? Sat Jul 25
AVAILABLE Sat Aug 01
AVAILABLE Sat Aug 08
Tunisia Sat Aug 15
AVAILABLE Sat Aug 22
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Here in Santa Fe

Stuart Cohen

Saturday April 25, 2026 at 5pm


Camera in hand, photographer Stuart Cohen walked the streets of Santa Fe to capture the feel of moments large and small that reveal the texture of life in Santa Fe. Two years and hundreds of images later, Here in Santa Fe, published by Santa Fe Magazine, shows something of the inner life of this remarkable city. You have seen the subjects of these photos, but you may have never looked at Santa Fe this way.
   

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