| Subject | Date | Category | Presenter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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. |
| Spanish |
Tue Jul 22 | Spanish | Fabiana | 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. |
| 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 Gwynne Franklyn | 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. eMail (travelbug@mapsofnewmexico.com) 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 | |
| AVAILABLE | Sat Aug 16 | AVAILABLE | ||
| Alula to Petra Jordan | Sat Aug 23 | Slide Show | Christy Gervers | A Do-It-Yourself Trip to Saudi Arabia and Jordan "High on our bucket list was the historic Nabatean civilization in Saudi Arabia and Jordan. In 2025 we finally went. Our destination in Saudi was AlUla, it is new to tourism and there is not much information available about independent travel. We found an English speaking taxi driver at the AlUla airport who became our driver for the whole visit. Alula has ancient town sites and 1500 year old Nabatean tombs. Petra was spectacular and almost deserted because the Red Sea cruises have been discontinued. We walked or rode donkeys into the ancient city of Petra to visit the amazing rock cut Treasury, Monastery, temples and other edifices. " --Christy Gervers |
| Art in the Loo | Sun Aug 24 | Booksigning | Christy Hengst | Book event for local artist Christy Hengst 's project "Art in the Loo " |
| Travel Bug Book Dissussions | Tue Aug 26 | Book Group | Aimee Gwynne Franklyn | Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green Tuesday, August 26, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John became fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that first visit to Lakka, Green has become a vocal advocate for increased access to treatment and wider awareness of the healthcare inequities that allow this curable, preventable infectious disease to also be the deadliest, killing over a million people every year. In Everything Is Tuberculosis, John tells Henry’s story, woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world—and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis. |
| Utah! | Sat Aug 30 | Slide Show | Spencer Windes | |
| Exploring New Mexico's Special Places | Sat Sep 06 | Slide Show | David Ryan | With cooler temperatures just around the corner, now is the time to get ready to explore our fantastic state. 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. David Ryan, who moved to New Mexico in 1998 (after completing the 2180-mile Appalachian Trail), is the author of Wandering in the Clear Light of New Mexico and the coauthor of the most recent edition of 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque. Both books are available at Travel Bug. He will be signing books at the conclusion of his talk. |
| Kennecott Alaska | Sat Sep 13 | Slide Show | Richard Rindone | |
| AVAILABLE | Sat Sep 20 | AVAILABLE | ||
| AVAILABLE | Sat Sep 27 | AVAILABLE | ||
| Two Sticks, One Path | Sat Oct 04 | Booksigning | Darrow Kirkpatrick | Two Sticks, One Path: A Journey Beyond Fear on the Colorado Trail Stunning photos and moving narration from the memoir about a six-year-long section hike of the highest long trail in the country... on crutches! Two Sticks, One Path is a heartfelt memoir that chronicles a journey of resilience and determination. The narrative unfolds against the majestic but stricken Rocky Mountains, tracing the author 's evolution from a young boy enamored with the wilderness to a man grappling with physical disability and crippling anxiety. The author 's boyhood dream is put to the ultimate test as he battles injuries, self-doubt, and the unforgiving elements of nature. Armed with crutches and commitment, he embarks on a journey that is as much about self-discovery as it is about survival. |
| AVAILABLE | Sat Oct 11 | AVAILABLE | ||
| AVAILABLE | Sat Oct 18 | AVAILABLE | ||
| 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. |
| AVAILABLE | Sat Nov 01 | AVAILABLE | ||
| AVAILABLE | Sat Nov 08 | AVAILABLE | ||
| 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. |