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Let's Explore together!!
Type of events included: Theater, Open Bar, Comedy, Art Galleries, Wine tastings, Walking tours and much more!
In this group you will meet new friends and discover the world around us.
Featured event
Serengeti Photo Safari & Zanzibar Extension! A Journey of a Lifetime..
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! We did this amazing trip in the summer of 2024 and everybody had a blast! (see photos in the link below)
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:
July 5 Arrival Kilimanjaro Intl Airport and transfer to Arusha
July 6 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
July 7 Ngorongoro Crater full day game drive
July 8 Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera area)
July 9 Serengeti (Central)
July 10 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
July 11 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
July 12 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) to Lake Natron
July 13 Lake Natron to Arusha
July 14 Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport
All 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 $4998 per person, double occupancy.
Single supplement $750. I.e. price for a solo accommodation $5748
We offer roommate matching for those, wishing to share and save.
***Airfare is not included.***
RSVP 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
IF you need an airfare quote, Click here to message Anna
Land 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 safari
We offer an Optional Extension 5-day to Zanzibar:
Price per person, Double occupancy $870.
Solo room - $1285
**Airfare from Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport) to Zanzibar is not included**
To sign up for Zanzibar, pay the $200 deposit through this secure link
For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST
Have more questions?
Click here to message Anna
Click here to message Marc
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
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.
To see pictures from our Photo Safari adventure in 2024 CLICK HERE
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Upcoming events
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KNICKS VIP POST-PARADE PENTHOUSE PARTY (Free Drink For Ladies)
THE CLOUD ONE LOUNGE, 133 GREENWICH STREET 6TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, US*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT (not sold at door): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knicks-vip-post-parade-penthouse-party-free-drink-for-ladies-tickets-1991921293209
Join us post parade/work for an amazing championship victory party!
(*Limited # of tickets available. This will sell out so get your tickets ASAP.)
Let’s celebrate the Knicks winning their first title in 53 years at one of NYC’s nicest penthouse lounges with amazing drinks, a live DJ and a large outdoor patio/skydeck directly after the Ticker-Tape parade. Cloud One is just a 5 to 8 minute walk from City Hall which is where the parade ends!
What to Expect:- Our hosts will be on hand to welcome you
- Ladies will receive a complimentary signature Knicks Cocktail (alcoholic or non)
- 2 special celebratory Knicks cocktails crafted by CLOUD ONE’S top mixologist
- Great drink & delicious food menu available from CLOUD ONE’S critically acclaimed menu
- Game replayed on 2 large TV’S for the duration of the event
- Live DJ
- Amazing outdoor views of NYC
***NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR***
As Cloud One is waiving their large rental fee, a 1 item purchase in food or drink is required at the venue for each person.
Can I come alone? Many attendees will be coming on their own and or with their friends.
Dress Code: Keep it neat, no hoodies, Knicks gear is acceptable.16 attendees
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits - A Bucket List Adventure
JFK International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, NY, USOur 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.
We did this trek with Meetup in the summer of 2024 and it was a true experience of a lifetime (see photos below)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 and pace. 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 wildlife. 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.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?
Kilimanjaro Mountain Trek $3950 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 REQUESTTo see pictures from our Kilimanjaro adventure in 2024 CLICK HERE
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 ZoomThe MAIN location where this event is posted:
https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/
(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!
SOT 200318-10
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Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)
Croton Lounge, 108 W. 40th St., New York, NY, US*GET TICKETS AT - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669 (*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. They are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)
Summer is a great time to meet new people and make new friends! Come expand your social circle at this fun and friendly event! Prior to the event, we will provide you with some ice breaker questions that you can use, or you can make up your own. At the event, participants will be broken up into groups of 3-4 people.
The group will stay together for about 5-10 minutes and at the end of the round, half of the participants will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people.
*****1 item minimum purchase (drinks, non alcoholic is ok, and/or food)
FAQs:
How many will attend? This is a MULTI-GROUP partner Meetup. We will have a good number of members attending.
Can I come alone? Yes. 95% of those attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to network, connect and make new friends!
Is this age-specific? 20s, 30s, 40s. We usually get a good mix of ages.
Do I need to get ticket in advance? Yes. Prepay only event. $19-$25 depending upon available spaces/how early you purchase ticket16 attendees
Haunted NYC Scavenger Hunt (Clues, Spells, and Curses!)
Fraunces Tavern, 54 Pearl Street, New York, NY, US*GET TICKETS AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-haunted-scavenger-hunt-tickets-1990594525812
(*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. They are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)
Everyone's favorite Haunted Hunt is back! It's a unique, enjoyable way to socialize, learn and explore outdoors! Clues, Spells, and Curses! Join dozens as they set out onto the streets of the Financial District; the site of graveyards, hauntings and some of the grizzliest deeds ever done! It will be a fun way to explore and socialize. We'll set you up on teams and give you everything you need to know to help find the clues.
How does it work?
If you come alone we will set you up on a team (or you can play with a team) and we'll give you everything you need to know to help find the clues. Each team will have 90 minutes to find as many of the clues we give you. When finished we will return to a set location for socializing. Prizes are awarded to those finding the most clues.
What are we looking for?
Lower Manhattan in the early 1600's till now has been the site of hangings, hauntings, massacres, explosions, and other not so nice and creepy things. You will be scouring Bowling Green to City Hall, visiting (supposedly haunted places), searching for history-markers and research things that happened.
FAQs:
How do I find group? We will meet in front of the Fraunces Tavern. Host contact info will be emailed to all paid attendees day of event.
Dress Code? Dress for the weather as you will be outside.
What if it rains? We will contact attendees with a rain date.
Can I come alone? Yes 95% of those attending will likely register on their own but you are invited to bring as many guests as you would like (just make sure they each have a ticket).
Cost? $19-$25 depending upon how early you purchase ticket/capacity
Ages? All are welcome. We usually get a good mix of ages attending.
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