| Subject | Date | Category | Presenter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian |
Tue Jul 01 | Italian | Elisabetta | Italian Advanced - Pimsleur Italian 5(a) Tuesdays, 3:45-5:00 Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5 Location: In person at the Travel Bug Class Size: 4–8 students Cost: $192.38 (incl. tax). For more info and to sign up, please contact Elisabetta at e.mazzantini1@gmail.com, or 505-577-1014 |
| Tunisia | Sat Jul 05 | Slide Show | Charryl Berger | Sand, Souks, and Star Wars: A Journey Through Tunisia From the winding alleys of Tunis 's ancient Medina to the stillness of the Sahara under a sky full of stars, Tunisia surprised Charryl at every turn. She slept in 19th century granaries carved into desert hills, rode a camel into golden silence, and lunched in a cave with Berber hosts who made underground hospitality feel like high art. There were palm-filled oases, ruins that whispered of Roman empires, and even a few steps in galaxies far, far away—thank you, Tataouine. The journey ended in Sidi Bou Said, where the shutters are always blue, the bougainvillea always in bloom, and the sea view always makes you sigh and wish to stay on. Come for the ruins and the rug merchants—stay for the unexpected magic of Tunisia. |
| Italian |
Tue Jul 08 | Italian | Elisabetta | Italian Beginners - Pimsleur Italian 1(b) Tuesday July 8,15, 22,29 (No class August 5) Tuesday August 12,19 Location: In person at the Travel Bug Class Size: 4–8 students Cost: $192.38 (incl. tax). For more info and to sign up, please contact Elisabetta at e.mazzantini1@gmail.com, or 505-577-1014 |
| French |
Fri Jul 11 | French | Philippe | Focussed improvements for advanced beginners July 11th - August 15th Thursdays from 3:30pm - 4:40pm There will be six classes for each proficiency level at $180 per participant, with a maximum of 8 participants per class. Contact Philippe for more info or to sign up: thevoiceofthewaves@gmail.com or 505-303-9121 |
| Bicycling the Camino | Sat Jul 12 | Slide Show | Richard Rindone | Bicycling the Camino de Santiago in Spain Thinking of going on the Camino Santiago in Spain? Don’t relish the idea of walking? How about cycling the route. This presentation covers getting started and covers the various challenges and enjoyable stretches as you tour by bicycle through the history and culture of northern Spain on the 500-mile Camino de Santiago route known as the Camino Frances. Walking pilgrims are faced with many difficulties. Bicyclists have their own issues. The focus is on being self-guided, not being part of a tour group. |
| South Korea | Sat Jul 19 | Slide Show | Margaret Carpenter | South Korea: What 's not to like? The lush, mountainous Korean Peninsula is filled with bustling cities, gorgeous palaces and gardens, and safe, clean public transportation. Plus delicious food at every stop. Come hear about South Korea from the perspective of a woman traveling alone who wants you to know you, too, can go anywhere you desire unencumbered by pesky traveling companions. |
| Spanish |
Tue Jul 22 | Spanish | Fabiana | CLASS FULL! Conversational (Latin-American) Spanish Intermediate II! - Tuesdays, 1:00–3:30 p.m., July 22–August 26, 2025 - Location: In person at The Travel Bug - Class Size: Limited to 3–7 students. - Cost: $360 for the full six-week session. Payment is not refundable and is accepted through Zelle, PayPal, cash, or check before we start the first class. For questions, feel free to contact Fabiana directly via email faradunsk@yahoo.com. Thank you, and we look forward to learning Spanish with you. |
| Spanish |
Tue Jul 22 | Spanish | Fabiana | Conversational (Latin-American) Spanish Intermediate I! - Tuesdays, 10:00–12:30 p.m., July 22–August 26, 2025 - Location: In person at The Travel Bug - Class Size: Limited to 3–7 students. - Cost: $360 for the full six-week session. Payment is non-refundable and must be made through Zelle, PayPal, cash, or check before the start of the first class. For questions, feel free to contact Fabiana directly via email faradunsk@yahoo.com. Phone # 505-919-8599.Thank you, and we look forward to learning Spanish with you. |
| Cycling the Roof of the World | Sat Jul 26 | Slide Show | Tim Goering and Dave Colbert | Cycling the Roof of the World – crossing the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas by mountain bike In 1986, Tim Goering and his buddy Dave Colbert rode 3000 km by mountain bike across Inner Mongolia, China, and Tibet to Nepal. Their trip was not approved by Chinese authorities at the time, adding an additional element of intrigue to their journey. Their journey included crossing the Tibetan Plateau and exploring a yak trail over a wind-scoured 19,000-foot pass in the shadow of Mount Everest. Tim and Dave will present a travelogue of their trip, conducted nearly 40 years ago, when China was just beginning to open to the west, and much of Tibet was closed to foreigners. |
| Travel Bug Book Dissussions | Tue Jul 29 | Book Group | Aimee Franklin | Tilt by Emma Pattee Tuesday July 29 at 5.30 Set over the course of a single day, an electrifying debut novel following one woman’s journey across a transformed city, carrying the weight of her past and a fervent hope for the future. Annie is nine months pregnant and shopping for a crib at IKEA when a massive earthquake hits Portland, Oregon. With no way to reach her husband, no phone or money, and a city left in chaos, there’s nothing to do but walk. Making her way across the wreckage of Portland, Annie experiences human desperation and kindness: strangers offering help, a riot at a grocery store, and an unlikely friendship with a young mother. As she walks, Annie reflects on her struggling marriage, her disappointing career, and her anxiety about having a baby. If she can just make it home, she’s determined to change her life. |
| Disaster Stories | Sat Aug 02 | SPECIAL | Staff | Had a bad trip? (or a really good one) Come share with felllow travelers. Seeking short presentations of 5 - 10 minutes. 10 minutes of fame awaits. Call us. |
| Spanish |
Wed Aug 06 | Spanish | Clara | Conversational Spanish - Level 1A (Latin American) Class meets for eight Wednesdays from 4:35 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. in person at the Travel Bug starting on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, and will end on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025. The cost of the course is $240. Please pay through ZELLE or with cash or check at the first class meeting. Contact Clara directly via email at clr.evans@gmail.com or by phone at (505) 310-3443. Thank you. |
| Spanish |
Wed Aug 06 | Spanish | Clara | Conversational Spanish Level 1B (Latin American) • Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:15–4:30 p.m., Aug 6 - Sept 24, 2025 • Location: In person at the Travel Bug • Class Size: Limited to 4–9 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! |
| Sailing Down the Congo | Sat Aug 09 | Slide Show | Sangeeta Sahaya | |
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| Avila to Petra Jordan | Sat Aug 23 | Slide Show | Christy Gervers | From Alvla to Petra Saudi Arabia & Jordan |
| Utah! | Sat Aug 30 | Slide Show | Spencer Windes | |
| Exploring New Mexico's Special Places | Sat Sep 06 | Slide Show | David Ryan | |
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| 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. |