What we’re about
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I started this group back in August 2009 to get people to do adventures and outdoor activities with me. I guess we are all craving fun and adventure because the group took off like a rocket!!
Today we have an amazing team or organizers, and more and more people keep joining us to do more and more fun stuff. Everywhere I go I see great people meeting and making friends with great people.
We also do trips: international travel and local travel. If you are interested in group travel and finding traveling friends to have fun all over the world, you have found your group! We do amazing off the beaten path trips and adventure trips, and sometimes even some relaxing "drinking margaritas on the beach" type trips too.
So let's keep on having fun, let's see where it takes us, and let's see how much fun we can handle!!!
Here are some of the things we have done and will do. Let me know if you are itching to do anything here (or not here) and we’ll make it happen:
Bungee jumping
Skydiving
Hot air balloon
Hikes
Rock Climbing
Mountain Biking
Go Kart
Trips all over the world
Kayaking
White water rafting
Car Camping
Backpacking
Beach
Horseback riding
Flying Trapeze
Shooting range
Skeet shooting
Archery
Flying lessons
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Swimming with sharks (yup, you read it right!)
Surf
Deep water fishing
Jet Ski
WaterSki
Snowboarding
Skiing
Windsurfing
Kite surfing
Hang gliding
OK, it's finally here! We have been working on this for months and put together what will possibly be our best trip ever. The adventure trip to top all of our adventure trips. The ultimate African trip.
HIGHLIGHTS
In this amazing 17-day trip we will:
- Visit 5 countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda.
- Visit Victoria Falls and SWIM AT DEVIL'S POOL! You have seen videos of it online and we're sure you said, "I've got to do this!!!" Well, now you will.
- Swim under Victoria Falls. You read that correctly: We will not only hike to the bottom of it, but we will SWIM UNDER THE MAJESTIC VICTORIA FALLS.
- Visit some of the most important cities in South Africa, including Cape Town and Johannesburg.
- Drive the breathtaking Garden Route in South Africa.
- Visit important historical landmarks, including Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner and the Apartheid Museum.
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Dive with crocodiles. Yup, you also read that correctly as well!
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Swim with penguins at Boulders Beach! YES, not only see them, but we'll go to a beach where they roam free and have the chance to swim in the ocean with them.
- Go to Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost point in Africa, where the Indian and the Atlantic Ocean meet.
- Bungee jump off Bloukrans Bridge, the highest bungee jump off a bridge in the world!
- Do a gorge swing over the Zambezi river.
- Do a SCAD freefall. Yup! It will be optional, but we'll be able to do that.
- Go on several safaris:
- A safari to see the Big 5 of Africa (Lions, Leopards, African Elephant, African Buffalo, and Rhino).
- A walking safari to see rhinos. Yes...we will see rhinos ON FOOT!
- A night safari
- A gorilla safari, where we will be GUARANTEED to see and spend time with the majestic and endangered silverback gorillas in the wild at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- A chimpanzee safari where we will see and spend time with chimpanzees in the wild
- A tree-climbing lion safari in Ishasha, Uganda. Yup, we will get to see lions on trees! !
- Go to an elephant sanctuary, where we won't just see, but will interact and walk with rescued African elephants.
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda.
- Visit traditional African villages, including a visit to a Batwa Pygmies village, where will get to meet the famous Pygmies!
You might have seen exciting adventures to different places in Africa, but this is the most inclusive and exciting itinerary you will ever see, and we included things that no other company includes (like swimming in Devil's Pool). So, jump in, and I'll see you in Africa!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- ADVENTURE-US FEATURED TRIPSNeeds location
To give you time to sign up and prepare for it, here are our upcoming adventure trips from our travel group, 1000 Treks:
- Australia: The Adventure Down Under (May 25-June 9, 2024): https://www.wetravel.com/trips/australia-the-adventure-down-under-1000-treks-airlie-beach-07176731
- The Greatest Africa Trip Ever! Safaris, Gorillas, Devil's Pool & More!: https://1000treks.wetravel.com/trips/the-greatest-africa-trip-ever-safaris-gorillas-devil-s-pool-more-1000-treks-rwanda-90248363
- Bicycle Ride from North Hollywood to ChinatownNorth Hollywood Metro Station, North Hollywood, CA
Join us for a bicycle ride this morning from North Hollywood Metro Station to Chinatown. We will depart at 9:00AM.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
This bicycle ride is 33 miles roundtrip from North Hollywood to Chinatown, but you can ride your bike one way and take the Metro back if you want a shorter bike ride.
The route is on mostly flat terrain with a few rolling hills and underpasses on roads in Burbank and Griffith Park.
We will be riding at a speed of 12 to 15 miles per hour.
You must wear a bicycle helmet and be at least 18 years old to ride with our group.
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MEETING LOCATION:
North Hollywood Metro Station
5391 Lankershim Blvd. at Chandler Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601***
MEETING TIME:
Meet at 8:45AM on the plaza above the escalators to the Metro station to introduce yourself. We'll go over the ride plan and have a safety talk.
WE WILL DEPART AT 9:00AM.
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BIKE ROUTE MAPS:
Here is a link to the Google Map for the bike ride from North Hollywood Metro Station to Chinatown (16.5 miles): https://goo.gl/maps/nsbFuv6V9Xu
Here is a link to the Google Map for the bike ride from Chinatown back to the North Hollywood Metro Station (16.5 miles): http://goo.gl/9XvkPm
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We will stop at a takeout restaurant in Chinatown.
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WHAT TO BRING:
- Bring 2 spare tubes and a small pump or CO2 cartridges, levers and a patch kit in case of a flat tire.
- Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with tires properly inflated and bike chain lubricated prior to the ride.
- Bring food such as power bars to eat and water to drink.
- Wear sunscreen to prevent a sunburn. Also bring a first aid kit.
- Bring a bike lock. Do not leave your bike unattended at the North Hollywood Metro Station.
- Bring your cell phone.
- Bring a TAP card if you plan to return on the Metro or you can buy one at the station.
- Bring cash for lunch.
RULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals for group rides and obey all traffic stops and signals.
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WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Please read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it's organizers or trip leaders, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants.
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This event is crossposted in other Meetup groups.
The main group hosting this event is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
- Fun & Free Trivia Night On ZoomNeeds location
Sign up for free at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/855683130277
Get ready for a fun night of trivia on Zoom. Everyone is welcome and it's a really great time! Once you sign up, you'll be given a link to join a group of other people via video on Zoom. All you need is a laptop, phone or tablet to take part in the event. You'll enjoy an evening of fun trivia. We balance the questions making sure there are plenty of different topics and difficulty levels so everyone will have a good time. Our friendly host will be with you live on Zoom orchestrating the most fun trivia event you've ever been to!
You're welcome to hop on by yourself or join with friends. About 75% of people sign up by themself so don't worry if you're coming on alone! Our host will make introductions and put you on a team with other people so it's a great way to make new friends. It's a fantastic way to meet new people and we've witnessed countless friendships sparked at this event. In fact, the host gives everyone the opportunity to swap contact info with other people in the group at the end of the night if they'd like to. If you sign up with friends, the host will make sure to put you on a team with your friends.
** WE HAVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE SO SIGN UP ASAP TO MAKE SURE YOU GET A SPOT **
* The event host will group you off into teams and you'll be playing as a team against the other groups. You're never put on the spot to come up with answers... you'll be working with your team to answer the questions. You'll answer great trivia questions in all of your favorite categories like pop culture, history, entertainment (music, movies & TV), arts & literature, science and more. The winning team gets a prize!
** QUICK NOTE: THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY FREE TO JOIN AND ATTEND! IF YOU HAVE FUN, WE'D LOVE IT IF YOU'D DONATE/TIP THE HOST A FEW BUCKS. THE HOST WILL POST HOW YOU CAN DONATE/TIP WITH VENMO/CASH APP AND OTHER WAYS. IF YOU ENJOY THE EVENT WE'D LOVE IT IF YOU'D DONATE TO HELP KEEP THIS EVENT RUNNING BUT THERE'S NO PRESSURE AT ALL TO DO SO... WE KNOW THESE ARE HARD ECONOMIC TIMES SO WE WANT EVERYONE TO FEEL WELCOME TO ATTEND AND HAVE FUN WITH NO PRESSURE TO DONATE/TIP.
* If you come on your own you'll be put on a team with others who have also come on their own. If you sign up along with friends we'll be sure to put you and your friends on the same team. (The awesome part about this event is that you'll always be working with your team to come up with answers so you're never put directly on the spot to have to answer anything).
* We have several unique rounds of trivia which keeps it really fun and exciting. Some rounds are like traditional trivia nights (simply answering trivia questions), other rounds are totally unique and change at each event. Sometimes we may show you a series of photos and ask you trivia questions about the photos, other times we play games like "Reverse Family Feud" where you'd have to guess the least popular answers to our question (it's soooo much fun!), or sometimes we'll play a "Find The Common Link" game where you'll have to answer some questions and figure out the common link between all the answers.
** RSVPing on Meetup does not get you a spot. You have to sign up through the Eventbrite link.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE EVENT:
"I love trivia and this was one of the most exciting trivia nights I've ever been to." - Robert N.
"The questions were unique and interesting. Thanks for organizing such a great event!" - Charlene S.
"That was an absolute blast! By the end of the event I had already made some new friends" - Laura D.
"It was the best time I've had in a long time. The host did a fantastic job" - David M.
**** WIN PRIZES!! ****
QUICK NOTE: PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU'RE DEFINITELY GOING TO ATTEND SO WE HAVE AN ACCURATE HEADCOUNT. IT HELPS OUR HOST WITH PREPARATION IF SHE KNOWS HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ATTENDING. THANKS!
Sign up for free at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/855683130277
- ADVENTURE-US FEATURED TRIPSNeeds location
To give you time to sign up and prepare for it, here are our upcoming adventure trips from our travel group, 1000 Treks:
- Australia: The Adventure Down Under (May 25-June 9, 2024): https://www.wetravel.com/trips/australia-the-adventure-down-under-1000-treks-airlie-beach-07176731
- The Greatest Africa Trip Ever! Safaris, Gorillas, Devil's Pool & More!: https://1000treks.wetravel.com/trips/the-greatest-africa-trip-ever-safaris-gorillas-devil-s-pool-more-1000-treks-rwanda-90248363