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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits, Join us on this bucket list adventureOverseas Event. You depart from LA with others, Los Angeles, CA
Our Meetup is off to another hiking adventure! Mt Kilimanjaro, as the tallest mountain in Africa, is included in the 7 Summits of the world.
It is a bucket-list item for all hard-core hikers and mountain lovers.Let's get to some numbers. It is 5,895m/19,340ft
BUT . . . our starting elevation for the trek is 3795m/12541ft
As such elevation gain is 2100m/6799ft
To compare Everest Base Camp trek, is about 2754m/9035ft elevation change. And Mt Whitney is about 1828m/6000ft elevation change.
The key to being able to succeed in this endeavor lays in the route and the support system.
We are taking the Lemosho Route via the Northern Circuit. The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It's one of the best routes because it has the best acclimatization profile. This results in one of the highest summit success rates. Add to that stunning views, and comparatively relaxed pace. It is also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes.
As far as our support system: We will be accompanied by experienced guides, porters and cooks. They are certified, ensuring our safety and comfort. Porters will carry our gear.
We will have a high ratio of guides to hikers. Our guides will go our pace and support each and everyone of us, regardless of fitness level. In other words...you go your own speed and we all get there safe.
More about our trek/trip.
As with all our international trips, we picked the best season/time of year to go for weather and wild-life. Lemosho and Northern Circuit is a scenically spectacular and varied route. At the lower elevations it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season.Another thing we have done for timing is . . . the last stretch to the summit we leave camp at midnight. June 13th will be a Full Moon making it a stunning hike.
Each of our trips is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.
But I don't have the needed gear?!
You don't need much more than the standard trekker's equipment. We will provide you with a list of what is already included and what can be rented there.Does this include food?
All meals on the trek potion are included and a cook travels with us!What is lodging like?
We are sleeping in new and comfortable tents (carried during the day by porters)I am new at this.
That's OK. We do plenty of prep Zooms before we depart. And in California we have a number of local outdoor day or weekend outings you can test out with us.How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?
We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time. Our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance. We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders and our guides are members of (AMREF) Flying Doctor.
Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal.How much does this cost?
Kilimajaro Mountain Trek $3850 per person, double occupancy. Land only (airfare not included). Solo supplement $600Trip Cost includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals everyday on the trek
- All Fees & Entrances and Taxes
- Camping equipment such as tents, tables, chairs.
- Lead Guide, Assistant Guides, Porters and CookRSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $300 deposit:
CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).IF you need an airfare quote, Click here to message Anna
For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUESTWe do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
Click Here to RSVP to our ZoomThe MAIN location where this event is posted:
https://www.meetup.com/twofeet/events/298960441/
(RSVP there for any conversation and comments)This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here for our other events:
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
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- Serengeti Photo Safari! See the Great Migration "Africa’s Best Wildlife Show"Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA
We all have seen Lion King in one form or another . . . It's now time to go to the source.
Our meetup is off to Africa for The Great Migration Photo Safari! Encounter the exotic wildlife of the Serengeti! Marvel at the lions, zebras, elephants and so many majestic animals we have only seen in the zoo or in movies.
On Serengeti's vast, treeless plains tens of thousands of hoofed animals are constantly on the move in search of fresh grassland. This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to experience the best game viewing in Africa!
Like every trip we do with Meetup, this one is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.
The itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: June 26. Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Moshi
Day 2: June 27. Moshi to Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Jun 28. Marera Valley Lodge to Manyara National Park
Day 4: June 29. Marera Valley Lodge to Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera area)
Day 5: June 30. Serengeti (Central)
Day 6: JuLY 01. Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
Day 7: July 02. Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
Day 8: July 03. Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation area
Day 9: July 04. Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha.
Day 10. June 05. Arusha to Kilimanjaro International AirportAll of these locations don't mean much to you at the moment, but after the trip you will remember them forever as some of the best places you have ever visited!
How much does this cost?
African Migration Safari $4690 - 10 Days, land only (airfare not included). Price is per person, double occupancy.
We offer roommate matching.
Solo supplement $650RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $350 deposit:
CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).IF you need an airfare quote, Click here to message Anna
For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUESTLand Cost includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals every day
- All park fees to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- All concession fees to Tarangire and Serengeti.
- Crater service fees.
- Professional driver guide
- Open roof land cruiser vehicles
- Drinking water during the safariHave more questions?
Click here to message Anna
Click here to message Marc (screen name Oddie)AND/OR
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom
Click Here for our Request Form for all our international events
Fill out the info request form or come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want, without all the other fluff. As well as meet other attendees.We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
One other thing to think about . . . Since you made it all the way to Africa, why not add a few days on the beautiful Zanzibar islands? We offer optional extension to this stunning beach destination after the safari!. Don't forget to inquire about that when you sign up!
We ALSO have Mt Kilimanjaro Trek for those who are interested in a more challenging and active type of vacation!
Click Here for our other events, local or long distance.
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
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- France Culinary Explorer! Food, Wine, Cheese! Cooking Lessons! Tastings and MORELos Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA
Join us on this gourmet gastronomic holiday as we rendezvous with the cuisine & culture of France.
This is a foodie’s dream. Around every corner we will find open-air markets, artisanal chocolatiers, macaroon shops, boulangeries, cheesemongers, local butcher shops with the finest cured sausages and hams
. . . and YES - world-class wine shops where we can savor the flavors!We will start in Paris, home of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Pompidou, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and so much more. Of course, we get to visit some of them...BUT French cuisine is such a huge part of this country's culture and history! Learning about it and experiencing it, is the main goal of this tour.
In Paris, we will savor the culinary artistry of Michelin-starred chefs and indulge in the city's iconic pastries. We will journey to Normandy, where lush landscapes yield exquisite cheeses and apple-infused delights. We will follow the Loire River to discover the vineyards and châteaux of the Loire Valley, where fine wines and gourmet experiences await. Let the flavors of France enchant our palate as we explore these culinary treasures!
Cooking classes, gourmet food tastings, wine tours, and enough free time to explore to our heart’s desire with centrally-located first class accommodations.
The Itinerary in brief:
Day 1 Paris arrival and Welcome Dinner with Corsican Cuisine
Day 2 Paris sightseeing tour, Seine river cruise,French bread making class
Day 3 Paris Museum Day. Dinner along Canal Saint-Martin
Day 4 Paris-Auvers Sur Oise Auver. Pay homage to Van Gogh and the many famous painters who lived there. Paint our own masterpiece! On to Giverny for a visit to the Gardens of Monet. Overnight in Rouen.
Day 5 Rouen - Camembert - Caen. Cheese tasting
Day 6 Caen - Mont St Michel. Stop in Calvados. Apple brandy, anybody?
Day 7 Mont St Michel - Rennes - Nantes. Cooking Class
Day 8 Nantes - Tours with stops at 3 Chateaux Vineyards for wine and chocolate tastings
Day 9 Tours - Orleans. Stops at Château of Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci's home. Visit an underground cave for farming mushrooms. And yes, some mushroom tastings!
Day 10 Orleans - Paris On the way, a stop at an artisan chocolatier and more wineries
Day 11 Paris. Visit the famous Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen (the flea market) for some amazing shopping. Farewell Dinner in the Montmartre AreaJoin us for an unforgettable feast for the senses!
For a detailed Day By Day itinerary:
Click Here to fill out our info request formPrice per person, double occupancy: $5320
(we match roommates for those willing to share and save)
Price for single room: $6720Limited capacity of 24 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.
RSVP does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit.
Click here for Secure Deposit Link
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees). Click Here and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit***Airfare from/to the US is not included***
Click Here to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.
She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions.We do a monthly Zoom with Q & A on all our overseas events.
https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/
Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees.Click here for General Policies and useful info about our international trips.
The MAIN Meetup post for this event is here:
France Culinary Explorer
(RSVP there for any conversation and comments)We believe in good decent social. This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here to see all our other fun events
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
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- THANKSGIVING 2024. Fri to Mon-Ensenada Weekend Cruise. Best Thanksgiving EVERCarnival Cruise Lines, Long Beach, CA
ENSENADA THANKSGIVING CRUISE 2024: Fri Nov 29 to Mon Dec 02
Every Thanksgiving you realize that after Thurs Dinner till Sunday you have three long and boring days. This event makes the best of them!
This is the perfect Thanksgiving Solution!!! Use this to get away from the family. OR if you want to take the family and get away. Also a great alternative for those who do not have family locally!! This will be the way to solve it all and have three days of actual fun!!!
As a group, we have negotiated a special price!
The cost is $498.65 Per Person TOTAL (all in) including taxes and port charges. (many places give you a false price not including taxes, and port fees). Rate is guaranteed only if you make a deposit by July 25, 2024. After that is subject to availability.That gets you an interior cabin, double occupancy (share).
Get a friend to come with OR we will do roommate matching.Space is limited and only an RSVP ACCOMPANIED WITH A DEPOSIT will guarantee your spot.
The deposit is only $130 and it is refundable (less PayPal fees) until Sep 01, 2024
CLICK HERE to make a Deposit:After Paying the deposit be sure to CLICK HERE and fill out our ATTENDEES INFO FORM to let us know what cabin accommodation you are booking.
There are upgrades to balcony cabins or single occupancy. CLICK HERE TO SEE OPTIONS
There are PLENTY of cruises on Meetup. Ours will be decidedly different and not like the others.
The boat (ship) has all the things that make a cruise ship fun
- 9-hole mini golf course
- WaterWorks (waterslide park)
- Tropical resort-style pool
- Serenity Retreat area.
- Casino
- Comedy shows
- Stage shows
- Bars
- Nightclubs
- Dancing
- Live music
- Spa type services
- . . . and more.
BUT...as a Meetup we get special treatment. We will get reserved seating together for the formal dining room.
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We will be doing our own activities on the boat, such as a scavenger hunt.
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Best of all a great group of like-minded people from our Meetup, ready for play and fun!Schedule
FRI Depart Los Angeles (Long Beach) . . . . . . . . . 5:00 PM
SAT Fun Day At Sea, Cocktail Party, & Formal Dinner
SUN Ensenada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
MON Arrive back to Los Angeles (Long Beach) 7:00 AMOn the 2nd night we get a Cocktail Mixer with an OPEN BAR (unlimited drinks). We will also have a formal dinner and dress in our fineries.
The BEST part are OUR shore excursions in Mexico. And this is what will make our Meetup and this cruise different from others.
Totally optional if you want: We will have our own vans and drivers exclusive and private for us for our shore excursion.
Zip Line Canopy Tour or ATV or Horseback RidingPick and choose and only pay for what you do.
CLICK HERE To see more about Las Canadas Resort where we will go for our shore day.
CLICK HERE to see the Zip Line part.But wait!!! How about a wine tasting visiting historic Winery with tour and tasting? An olive oil tasting too? Sure!! CLICK HERE to see about Santo Tomas Winery we can visit to.
Since we are organizing our own excursions we will be able to save from the ones offered by the boat.
This is an all-around great way to spend the Thanksgiving weekend.
And...this is NOT like the other meetup cruises you see. Care to join?Is this for Singles? Or Couples? This is for everybody. Kids are welcome. It's about people, not your relationship status, sexual preference or age. All welcome on this. We will be a good size bunch so you will find folks you would hang with.
CLICK HERE for Main link for this event. RSVP there to get any conversations and discussions.
Have questions? Click here to Message Anna direct
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom for all our international trips, including this one.
Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom
Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here for all our other events
SOT 200318-10
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!