Travel Bug Events
Events are at 5 pm unless specified otherwise
| Subject | Date | Category | Presenter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish in Merida, Mexico | Fri Oct 24 | 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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| 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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Story Night Celebration
with many special guests
Saturday August 2, 2025 5 pm
Travel Bug Celebrates over 25 years! Come join us for a celebration and a night of stories featuring at least Ten Tales by Intrepid World Travelers. Feel like bringing a small hors d 'oeuvres to share? Please do!
Language Classes
Wine and Beer!
We offer Spanish and Italian and French conversational language classes in the store.
Language class schedule