Travel Bug Events
Events are at 5 pm unless specified otherwise
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| 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. |
| Giving a Voice to the Unhoused | Sat Dec 13 | SPECIAL | Jean Palmer | Join us for a panel discussion with people sharing stories of their lives unhoused and housed in Santa Fe. Learn more about the issue of being homeless and what you can do to help. After a presentation by a panel of people with the lived experience of being homeless, audience members shared their biggest take aways. Some of the comments: “These were just a few of the many “stories” of people who are unhoused. The authenticity of each story touched my heart.” “Great! Thank you. Awesome presentation! Thank you! Lived experience is so important – it humanizes the issue”. “The presentations reinforced the humanity of people who are or were unhoused. So powerful to hear their stories”. “Homeless populations are not monolithic. Every story is different and we need to stay open and empathetic. |
| Sailing & Painting the Pacific Ocean for 9 Years | Sat Dec 20 | Slide Show | Roxy Podlogar | Roxy and her husband, Carl Podlogar, sold all their possessions and began living aboard their ocean-going catamaran, Sky Pond, in February 2016. They embarked on a circumnavigation of the Pacific Ocean from Vietnam, sailing in the "wrong direction " against the prevailing currents and wind to northern British Columbia, then south to Mexico, and finally returning to Australia in December 2024. This story highlights Roxy 's journey as she pursued her dream of becoming a watercolor artist while also striving to acquire a high level of seamanship quickly. It includes photos of their sailing adventure, paintings created in iconic locations, and short stories corresponding to their sailing route and the specific anchorages where she painted her landscapes. |
| On the Road With On the Road | Sat Dec 27 | Slide Show | Carl Moore | Photography book release |
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Europe and Great Britain
with Suzanne Blazier
Saturday September 20, 2025 at 5pm
Join Suzanne Blazier for a presentation of sites seen across Great Britain and Europe. This was a recent trip, May 2025, and included spending time in Wales, England, Amsterdam, Bruges, and Paris. The journey was 24 days, with two of those spent traveling from Albuquerque there and back. This journey was planned by Suzanne and was not part of a tour group experience.
Language Classes
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We offer Spanish and Italian and French conversational language classes in the store.
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