What we’re about
~ This is a group for adventurous people who enjoy travel and experiencing different cultures. However, you won’t need to pack your bags, buy a plane ticket, or look for your passport. It’s the epitome of budget travel because we won’t even be leaving the state! Instead, we’ll be seeking out cultural adventures in our own backyard, looking for authentic experiences that leave us with the feeling that we were in another country even if just for a few hours. There are many opportunities in the area to interact with other cultures if you know where to look.
Possible events will include: cultural performances ♦ restaurants known for authentic cuisine ♦ learning/practicing languages ♦ visiting temples and other sites ۩ foreign films ♦ dancing ♫ international music ♦ cooking classes.
~ Travelling in another country often requires an open mind and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone, to go with the flow when things aren’t what you’re used to. Let’s bring that same desire to explore as we embark on new adventures with new friends!
~ Please be respectful when you sign up for events and only sign up if you know you will attend. Events will often be limited to a certain number of attendees due to the nature of the event and to allow for better appreciation of the experience. If you cancel the day of the event or don't show up, you prevent others from having the opportunity to come to an event, or may cause the organizer to go out of their way for you (for example: waiting on members to arrive, or planning for a certain number of attendees), which is not appreciated . Please note that this Meetup group has a No-Show/Last Minute Cancellation policy. If a member accumulates 4 No-Shows or Cancellations-Day-of-Event, they will be removed from this Meetup group. To read more about this and other issues, please visit this link:
http://www.meetup.com/Around-the-World/messages/boards/thread/27763932
Thank you for your consideration regarding only signing up when you are certain you will attend, and promptly updating your RSVP if you realize you won't be able to attend.
~ Looking forward to meeting you at an event!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Your favorite Italian dinner and special wine tasting experienceNeeds location
In this dinner I will make some of your favorite dishes combined with a blind tasting of 6 special wines including 3 I brought personally from Italy.
The cost is $ 78.00 per person including everything and PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED at moment of signing.
NEW POLICY : please, don't rsvp and not pay , you will be removed from the list . NO EXCEPTIONS!! ( If you are removed, you can always pay and get back in)For payments, go to my website https://lvitaly.com/ and click on Paypal or on the cc logo at the bottom of every page. Enter 78 or 156.00 for 2 people on the item price ( no $ symbol) if you have a paypal account just send the $ 78.00 to castellano233@gmail.com or if YOU DON'T HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT, click on pay with debit or credit card, enter your info.
You can also use Zelle using my email [castellano233@gmail.com](mailto:castellano233@gmail.com) and phone 310-993-2703Cancellation Policy
If the cancellation is in within 48 hours from the dinner date, you will forfeit the cost of the dinner ( $ 78.00).
If the cancellation occurs prior the 48 hours from the dinner date, you will have a credit with me and be able to use it for any other event I will make.The dinner will be at my home in Lafayette and I will email the address later to the attendees.
By attending, you agree to hold harmless and release all host / venues from any liability including COVID 19 RELATED ISSUES. Please behave in a responsible/appropriate manner while attending the wine tasting.Dinner menu
Gnudi fatti a mano burro e salvia Parmigiano
Hand made Gnudi Toscani spinach and fresh ricotta dumplings, butter and crispy sage, ParmigianoRibollita Toscana con Farro e Porcini
Ribollita Toscana hearty vegetable soup, Cannellini beans, Porcini Mushrooms, FarroRavioli freschi fatti in casa di zucca e Gouda affumicato
Hand made fresh Butternut squash and smoked Gouda ravioli, butter, sage and ParmigianoMousse di cioccolato fondente con coulis di frutti di bosco
Dark Belgian chocolate mousse mixed berries coulisWine menu not in order of tasting ( six different wines)
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