What we’re about
This Meetup is open to all.
Events will be Art, Culture, Cuisine & Social for Central Coast & Beyond
Art and Culture . . . Well . . That's pretty clear. If the event is Art or Culture or has an Art or Culture component . . . it is welcome on this group.
Cuisine . . . If is Food or Beverage related or has a food or beverage component . . . it is welcome on this group.
Social . . . That's pretty clear. If the event is social or has a social component . . . it is welcome on this group.
Central Coast & Beyond . . . . again . . . also very clear.
Previously this group was exclusionary. Exclusionary practices have no place in modern society. This group is making a conscious effort at inclusion.
To that end . . . We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, gender preference, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, national identity, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, political beliefs or even for belly button lint.
Upcoming events
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Northern Lights! A Scandinavian Odyssey. Reindeer, dog sledding, Ice fishing..
santa ynez airport , 900 Airport Road, Santa Ynez, CA, US***This group is filled. Check out our next departure on Feb 20, 2026:
https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/***Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, catch a fish (or two) through a hole in the ice, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure!
Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value.
Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever!
We visit:
- Stockholm
- Kiruna (Lapland)
- Helsinki
- Copenhagen (optional extension)
The trip includes:
* 2 nights in Stockholm
* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment
* 4 nights in Kiruna
* 3 nights in Helsinki
* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki
* Arrival and departure transfers
* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki
* Boat ride in Stockholm
* Food tasting in Helsinki
* Breakfast daily
* 2 dinners and 3 lunches
* Northern Lights Tour
* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour
* Full-Day Reindeer Tour
* Ice Fishing or Husky Sleigh RidePrice per person, double occupancy: $4770
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
Price for single room: $6320Not Included:
x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that)
x Meals not listed above
x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses
x Optional extension to CopenhagenThe only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit
***Deposit link removed as this date is sold out. You can reserve your spot for our next departure on Feb 20, 2026 HERE ***
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).*** Final payment due 60 days before departure***
Click Here and Fill out this Form if you are making a DepositFor a detailed Day By Day itinerary:
Click Here to fill out our info request formLimited capacity of 14 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.
***Airfare from/to the US not included***OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen 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.Click Here to see all our other fun events
SOT 2000318-102 attendees
Northern Lights - A Scandinavian Odyssey! Reindeer, Dog Sledding, Ice Hotel...
santa ynez airport , 900 Airport Road, Santa Ynez, CA, USGaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure!
Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value.
Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever!
We visit:
- Stockholm
- Kiruna (Lapland)
- Helsinki
- Copenhagen (optional pre-trip)
The trip includes:
* 2 nights in Stockholm
* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment
* 4 nights in Kiruna
* 3 nights in Helsinki
* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki
* Arrival and departure transfers
* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki
* Boat ride in Stockholm
* Food tasting in Helsinki
* Breakfast daily
* 2 dinners and 3 lunches
* Northern Lights Tour
* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour
* Full-Day Reindeer Tour
* Husky Sleigh RidePrice per person, double occupancy: $4995
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
Price for single room: $6545Not Included:
x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that)
x Meals not listed above
x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses
x Optional extension to CopenhagenThe 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).*** Final payment due 60 days before departure***
Click Here and Fill out this Form if you are making a DepositFor a detailed Day By Day itinerary:
Click Here to fill out our info request formLimited capacity of 16 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.
***Airfare from/to the US not included***OPTIONAL PRE-TRIP TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen 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.Click Here to see all our other fun events
SOT 2000318-103 attendees
India & Dubai - Embark on a Journey of Wonders! Taj Mahal, HOLI Fest and more...
santa ynez airport , 900 Airport Road, Santa Ynez, CA, USReady for a truly unique adventure?
Come explore India and Dubai with us! We’ll wander through the colorful streets of Delhi, take in the beauty of the Taj Mahal, and soak up the royal vibes of Jaipur. To top it all off, we’ll celebrate Holi—the festival of colors—like locals do, in an authentic and joyful way!
But that’s not all!
After India, we’ll enjoy a bonus 3-night stay in the glamorous city of Dubai, one of the world’s most fascinating cities. From jaw-dropping skyscrapers to desert sunsets, Dubai is the perfect mix of modern luxury and deep-rooted tradition.
This isn’t your typical tour. It’s a Meetup-style journey filled with curiosity, connection, and shared experiences. We’ve done this trip before, and every time it’s been more than just a vacation—it’s been eye-opening, transformative experience that connects you to new perspectives, cultures, and unforgettable memories with new friends.What is included in India
➢ 2 Nights’ stay in Delhi
➢ 2 Nights’ stay in Agra
➢ 3 Nights’ stay in Jaipur
➢ Meals : 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners
➢ Round trip airport transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
➢ Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
➢ Entrance fees to monuments as per itinerary
➢ Rickshaw ride at Chandini chowk (ancient bazaar) in Delhi
➢ Elephant ride in Jaipur (subject to availability)
➢ Old and New Delhi sightseeing included Rickshaw ride
➢ Agra sightseeing included Magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra fort
➢ Jaipur sightseeing included with Amer fort, Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal
➢ Holi celebration in Agra
➢ All taxes, driver allowances, parking etc.What is included in Dubai
➢ 3 Nights’ accommodation in Dubai with breakfast
➢ Meals: 3 breakfast, and 2 dinners
➢ Round trip airport transfers in Dubai on private basis
➢ Driver/Guide in Dubai
➢ Half day Dubai City Tour (Includes Photo Stop at Burj Al Arab, Photo stop at the Atlantis at the Palm Island, Visit to Gold and Spice Souks etc.)
➢ Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner
➢ Desert Safari with BBQ dinner (4x4 sharing vehicle) & Arabian Tanoura dance show and belly performance
➢ All taxes and tourism DihramWhat is not included:
➢ Any International/Internal Airfare
➢ Visa, insurance
➢ Any meals other than specified in cost include
➢ Porterage, tips, laundry, beverages, cost of personal nature like telephone charges
➢ Any sightseeing not mentioned in inclusionsCost:
- $3990 per person (based on room sharing)—we offer easy roommate matching!
- Prefer a room to yourself? Solo supplement is $1500 for a total of $5490
RSVP with your email address to receive detailed Day-by-Day itinerary or fill out this form.
If you wish to attend, deposit of $250 is the only way to secure your spot. Please pay the deposit through this secure Deposit Link.
Deposits are refundable up to 90 days before departure.Airfare is not included, but we are holding a group space from Los Angeles for $1299 including all taxes and the flight from Delhi and Dubai. To secure you airfare from LAX submit a nonrefundable $200 deposit HERE
If you are not in LA, we can help you arrange the airfare from any other city.
Space is limited and this event is cross posted to our sister groups. RSVPs on this post do not reflect actual number of participants.
Don’t wait—this trip will sell out fast!***Click Here ***to fill out our google info request form for detailed itinerary on this or any of our other international events.
Got questions? Click Here to message Ekaterina direct with any questions.
Still have questions? We do a monthly Q&A Travel Zoom on all our events.We believe in good decent social! We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free events, local/regional camping getaways, and our overseas trips too. Click Here to see all our events
Our events create and foster community and a sense of discovery. We welcome and are inclusive of all.
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
SOT 2000318-103 attendees
Yosemite! MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!!! w/ Valley Floor Activities --4 days/3 nights
Location not specified yetWe have done Yosemite before on the group.
And each and every time it fills up early with lotos of people with big sadness they can not go.
Plain and simple . . . our events have limited size. So when it fill . . . it fills.
Yosemite is that amazing and iconic place that everyone loves to go.
There are Saturday/Sunday planned Easy, Medium and Hard Options.
We will divide by interest for different hikes.
The "Easy" route:
- Yosemite Falls (the easy walk)
- Tunnel View
- Glacier Point
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Mirror Lake
- The Meadows
- The River
- Ahwahnee Hotel
Planned Medium Hike:
- Vernal/Nevada Mist Trail
Planned Difficult Hikes
- Yosemite Falls
- 4 Mile Trail
- Pohono Trail
To attend this event:
- RSVP on this event
- CLICK HERE for the payment link.
- Click Here and fill out our Attendees google form (this is also what the carpool info gets built from)
Notes:
- You MUST take care of payment to be confirmed to go.
- After payment you will get a confirmation email from Paypal
- You do NOT need a paypal account. Click the process as guest, or use any credit or debit card.
- If you have a X2 or a Plus One . . . just do the link a 2nd or 3rd time.
- You may see LOTS of people RSVP on the event. Many do RSVP and not take care of payment.
- Event is limited in size. When filled the payment link will be disabled.
- If you not ready to commit yet . . .
- Click Here and fill out our google "interest" form (there is a box for "interested and keep me in the loop")
Includes:
- Site (on private land) for a three day weekend
- All Firewood & propane heaters provided.
- Flush restrooms (that are clean)
- (free)(hot) Showers available
- Restaurants and Grocery adjacent
- Pool and Jacuzzi available.
- Super Civilized Camping.
- Perfect for the beginner and first timers.
- Many come solo.
- Come alone and leave with friends. Come with friends & leave with more friends.
Tell me about food and everything else . . .
The logistics of providing food for every possible diet, as well as food prep issues is just not feasible or safe.
AND
Due to varied dietary needs and food contact issues, it's better if bring what you like and prep it.
What gear do I need?
The only specialized gear you need is Tent, Sleeping bag, Sleeping Pad (yoga mat). Everything else is household items you already have.
Special note: this is Tent camping. No RV. No Trailers. No giant campervans.
Can I park my car next to my tent?
Sniffing tires, oil, exhaust and fuel? Yuck!!! You cars will be close. But not on top of us. Cars on one side. Humans on the other. If we overflow our parking area . . . there is an overflow parking area.
Carpools?
- Carpool info goes out ONLY to paid attendees. (it really sucks to set up a carpool with a person who is not actually going)
- Carpool info ONLY goes out to those who fill out the ATTENDEES/CARPOOL FORM (this way it is reliable info)
- Carpool info goes out all at once (not as you sign on)
- Carpool info goes out 1 week before the event. Too early and most carpools fall apart. It really sucks when your ride canceled at asked for a refund a month ago but did not tell you. Carpools info sent when it is stable of who is attending.
- Carpool in week before makes sense because that's when people can really determine schedule and departure time and availability.
Refunds?
If requested 2 weeks before event start: 100% refund.
If requested less than 2 weeks: 100% Full Credit be applied to ANY future event we run.
Questions? CLICK HERE to send a Direct Message
OTHER INFO:
- Carpool info
- Newbie Camping Advice All things GEAR
- Newbie Camping Advice All things FOOD
- General Policies
This event is cross-posted to several groups. The number RSVP'd is not accurate. ONLY Paid attendees are actually going to be attending.
CLICK HERE to join in on the other fun events planned.
Notice: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, gender preference, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, national identity, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, political beliefs or even for belly button lint.
We welcome all, and that includes you!
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