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English is easy. Speak however you can.
**Important rules:**
**Event is free.**
BUT:
**15AED Fine on next event** \- If you have made reservation and didn't come and didn't cancel\. You can cancel your registration in our whatsapp chat\.
**15AED** if you come without reservation or stay in waitlist.
Since the event is free It's very important **to make order for some drink** or food and pay for it before you leave cafe.
If you stay in waitlist and want to attend to event for free write me in whatsapp +971 58 8859650
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Mafia Party Game On Yacht 🎭🎭🛥
For the first time ever Mafia Party Game on a Yacht.
Join us for an amazing Mafia party game night ( multiple rounds ) on a yacht.
Starting: at 7pm till late night.
location: Dubai creek Harbour marina.
Yacht is parked all night and not going to move so you can arrive at your leisure.
Complimentary Water / Softdrink & snacks.
Entrance fee: 55 AED
Contact: 058 199 2288 ( Ramin )
WhatsApp group link : https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExhRxxpUtNqE3eNgYfhEQR?mode=wwt
Urban Kiz - L2 (Kiz is Life)
Try out this stunning fusion style of smooth sensual moves and funky transitions in an easy-to-follow dance to classic & modern tunes.
Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music originating from Angola, and reshaped in Portugal. It is a derivative of semba, with a mix of Kilapanda and Angolan Merengue. New styles derived from the traditional kizomba were developed in Europe such as urban Kiz and Tarraxinha. Danced to sensual music, happy folklore or electronic trance and fuelled by passion; kizomba is one of the most versatile genres that will help you express your deepest emotions!
AED 99 /1 class
AED 599 /8 classes (monthly package!)
AED 899 /16 classes (monthly package!)
Book your spot NOW!
8 classes
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/pabEn
16 classes
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/w7hbw
For enquiries
call/text 055 803 4003
Before It’s Funny - Comedy writing and Testing
A small, safe space for comedy in progress.
Come listen to untested jokes, try out your own material, exchange honest feedback, and support fellow comics in Dubai. This is not about polished sets — it’s about experimentation, learning, and community.
We’re keeping it intimate with limited spots so everyone gets a fair chance to perform, listen, and engage.
The Casa Collective, Al Quoz – Interchange 3
Ample parking available
Metro: Get down at Equiti (cab) or Onpassive (Bus 110)
Free entry- Limited seats
Come curious. Come kind. Come support the scene.
Healthy Morning Startup - Yoga and Walk - Newvision
\*Healthy Morning Startup - Walk and Yoga\*
\***Date**\*: Morning Time:- \***06:00 AM (Every Satruday, Sunday, Monday)**\*
\***Location**\*:-
DMCC Metro Marina Side Garden
Next to Horizon Tower and Yacht Club
\***Location - Google map**\* : \***https://goo.gl/maps/Mzd9WBRhohZoWJoM6**\*
\***Register:-**\* it \***by joining whatsup group https://chat.whatsapp.com/JOFPV4e9MmG3i6carEOgzr**\*
\***Contact Whatsup**\*: +971 524982943 (Dushyant) +971 561186716 (Mona)
\***WHAT TO BRING**\*
• Water
• Yoga mat (optional)
Free Moonlight Stretch: Transform Your Evening Stress Into Deep Rest.
**Wind down and let go!**
Join us for a rejuvenating **FREE** Moonlight Stretch and Relaxing Yoga session at the peaceful **Eternal Wellness Yoga Studio**. This is your perfect opportunity to **transform** the end of your day from stressed and busy to calm, relaxed, and restored.
Book your session now: [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/971543837625)
*Note: MONDAY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY \- ONLY LADIES \| TUESDAY THURSDAY & SATURDAY \- MEN ALSO WELCOME*
**[1st Session will be FREE]**
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BBQ at Doors to Hell | Long Weekend in Turkmenistan
**The most mysterious and least explored of the Central Asian “stans”,** Turkmenistan has long been one of the hardest countries to approach. It shares borders with Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north and east, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. For centuries, **Turkmenistan stood at the crossroads of civilizations**. In medieval times, Merv was one of the great cities of the Islamic world and an important Silk Road stop, a vital link in the trade route between China and the West until the mid 15th century.
Annexed by the Russian Empire in 1881, Turkmenistan later played a prominent role in the anti-Bolshevik movement in Central Asia. In 1924, it became the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic, a constituent republic of the USSR, and **gained independence in 1991.**
The country became famous for the dictatorship of Saparmyrat Niyazov, who ruled as ‘**Turkmenbashi**’ (‘leader of the Turkmen’) and governed until his death in 2006. His era left a surreal legacy: **golden statues of himself and grand monuments** celebrating the so-called “golden age” of Turkmenistan.
Yet the **essence of Turkmenistan lies beyond its politics** — in the warmth and generosity of its people, whose legendary hospitality makes visitors feel instantly welcome.
**Ashgabat**, the capital, is a billion dollar display of national pride, with endless white marble buildings stretching across a long, dry valley. At sunrise or sunset, the city glows with a strange beauty, resembling more a scene from a sci-fi movie than an earthly settlement.
A visit to the **Köw Ata Underground Lake** offers a unique experience. Descend into a cave at the base of a mountain, walking down a staircase 65 meters underground, into a world of warm, sulphurous air. At the bottom, a crystal-clear lake, naturally heated to around 36°C, invites you for a surreal swim deep beneath the earth’s surface.
**Turkmenistan doors to hell…**
And then there is Turkmenistan’s most **famous spectacle: the “Doors to Hell”**. In the desert village of Darvaza, home to around 350 tribal residents, life had been unchanged for centuries. Nothing could interrupt the peaceful and quiet lifestyle of the nomadic tribe, aside from sitting on a valuable cache of natural resources.
Initial estimations of the site’s reserves were extremely low. In the early 1970s, Soviet scientists attempted to burn off escaping gas after a drilling mishap. When they lit the gas, it erupted and **never stopped burning. Over forty years later locals call it the Doors to Hell.**
[https://vimeo.com/183429568](https://vimeo.com/183429568)
**Let's go!**
**DAY 0 // Thursday – Departure**
Meet at 22:00 at Terminal 2 for a direct flight departing on Friday at 00:20.
**DAY 1 // Friday**
Arrival, immigration formalities, and check-in at our lavish white-marble hotel for a short rest. Complete foreign passport registration. Take a quick tour to admire the majestic statues of Ashgabat and a few other city landmarks.
In the evening, **depart for Darvaza**. En route, stop at two other craters – one filled with water and one with sulphur mud – both releasing gas from underground. Enjoy an **“A Little Party Never Killed Nobody”** themed BBQ dinner near the main crater, followed by an unforgettable sunset over the burning gas spectacle. **(Camping).**
**DAY 2 // Saturday**
In the morning, head to Kopet Dag (“hilly mountains”) and continue towards Nokhur village. Return towards Ashgabat and take a swim in the volcanic **underground lake of Kow-Ata**. In the evening, immerse yourself in **Ashgabat’s sci-fi cityscape** neon-lit streets framed by white marble facades and explore the local nightlife.
**DAY 3 // Sunday**
Start the day with souvenir shopping at Tolkuchka Market, the largest in Turkmenistan. Visit the **UNESCO World Heritage site Old Nissa**, the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque, Independence Square, and statues of national heroes.
**DAY 4 // Monday**
Early morning transfer to the airport for your return flight to Dubai. Back home at 07:00 hrs. Bye bye Turkmenistan!
**Activities:** trekking, swimming, sightseeing, getting amazed with burning gas crater!
**Accommodation & meals:** 4 star hotel double sharing + 1 night camping, local meals included.
**Cost: 7,100 AED all incl. flights** **and visa pre-approval cost** **until MAR 05.**
**Visa:** payable on arrival, approx. 115 USD.
**RSVP:**
To reassure enough time for visa processing and eventual re-applying in case of denial, we recommend to join this trip within 30 days before travel date. Standard cancellation policy applies for anyone joining later.
See yah at Doors to Hell x
Trekkup Crew
[Whatsapp 050 4848238](https://wa.me/971504848238)
Find all trekkups at [linktr.ee/trekkup](http://linktr.ee/trekkup)
Present your own business - Meetup
\***Business Meetup - Present your business and Networking**\*..
* **Present your business - 5-8 Presenter 7min**
* **Networking with everyone - 30min**
* Be on Time and Bring your Business Card
\*Date\*:- \***Every Saturday\***\*
\*Time\*:- \***10.30am to 1pm**\*
\***Location**\*:-
\***AL Barsha**\*
1st floor, 105
Hassanicor building,
Roche Bobbis Showroom Downstair,
\***Near to Mashreq Metro & Mall of Emirate**\*
\***Google Location** - **Map**\*:\***https://goo.gl/maps/p574x1xF2Jkk5on89**\*
\***Register:-**\* it \***by joining whatsup group (Its Free)**
**https://chat.whatsapp.com/ICW4LS2Bh2C2Zt5KK6gqUN**\*
\*Contact Whatsup\*: +971 524982943 (Dushyant) +971 561186716 (Mona)
Mini Machu Picchu | Weekend in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
In one of the **most remote corners of Central Asia** lies the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan. Known as the **land of Noah** and holding one of the most picturesque secrets of Azerbaijan and **resembling the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, the Alinja Fortress towers over Nakhchivan below.**
While considered autonomous, with its own legislature and ruler, the region is **presided over by Azerbaijan** despite sharing no land border whatsoever and wedged between Turkey, Armenia and Iran.
In one short weekend we will climb the 3000 stairs to the fortress, visit Noah’s Tomb, and wander through the monuments, minarets, and palaces of this ancient and fascinating land before returning to Dubai with memories of a lifetime!
**Let’s go!**
**Day 1 // Friday**
Meeting at DXB T2 at 16:30 for a direct flight to Baku at 18:20. Immigration clearance and overnight.
**Day 1 // Saturday**
After breakfast short connecting flight to Nakhchivan.
Start with exploration of Noah’s Tomb and the Momina Khatun Monument, which the locals call the **“Taj Mahal of Nakhchivan”**. Once the site of **thousands of houses, dozens of mosques, mausoleums, and minarets**, all that remains is the mosaic columns and minarets of Garabaghlar.
Overnight in 5 star hotel.
**DAY 2 // Sunday**
With stops to see few other sites, we will begin the **climb of 3000 stairs up to Alinja Fortress** and see for ourselves why it is the Machu Picchu of Central Asia.
Past lunch we will visit the most curious **hospital inside a salt mine** for the treatment of asthma and bronchitis! Afterwards we will descend the caves of Ashabu before making a quick visit to carpet museum for souvenirs. Further on flight to Baku and flight home. Back in DXB Monday 01:20am.
**Level:** Easy
**Activities:** Trekking, sightseeing, experience of secluded culture.
**Duration:** Weekend
**Accommodation & meals:** **5 star hotel** **in Nakhchivan** \- double sharing\. Meals excluded\. Bring your fav snacks for the road\.
**Cost: 2,100 AED** **incl. domestic flights**, until APR 01. Limited domestic flights availability!
International flights excluded.
**Specifically excluded:**
* visa,
* meals,
* single room supplement.
**Visas:**
Most of passports are entitled for [evisa](https://evisa.gov.az/en/), UAE residence visa holders - visa on arrival. [More info here.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Azerbaijan)
See yah in Mini Machu x
Trekkup Crew
[Whatsapp 050 4848238](https://wa.me/971504848238) / [docs@trekkup.com](docs@trekkup.com)
[Find all trekkups at linktr.ee/trekkup](https://linktr.ee/trekkup)
Dubai Syndicate · Downtown Chapter — Free Entry
📣 **Meetup Event Downtown Chapter)**
**🏷️ Title:** *Dubai Syndicate · Downtown Chapter (Free Entry)*
RSVP https://wa.me/971557133786?text=Hello%20Sir%2FMam%2C%20I%20am%20%5BYour%20Name%5D%2C%20Owner%2FDecision%20Maker%20of%20%5BYour%20Company%5D.%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20Dubai%20Syndicate%20to%20network%20with%20other%20business%20owners%2C%20share%20leads%20and%20references%2C%20and%20help%20one%20another%C2%A0grow%C2%A0together.
www.dubaisyndicate.ae
**📍 When & Where**
⏰ **Time:** **5:00 PM – 7:00 PM** *(🚪 doors open **4:30 PM** — check-in & early intros)*
🏢 **Venue:** Al Murooj Complex - opp. Dubai Mall - Trade Center Second - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
🗺️ **Google Maps:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/45G4RAxS67ASQtrr5
**👥 Who:** Entrepreneurs • Investors • Deal-makers • Service Providers
**✨ Why come ):**
✅ **Real intros, not speed networking** — you’ll leave **knowing everyone** in the room.
🤝 **Peer introductions** — returning members introduce people they already know; 🌟 **new attendees** introduce themselves.
🎯 **Warm, curated connections** — meet partners, clients, and collaborators.
**🧭 Flow**
🕟 **4:30–5:00** — Doors open, check-in, name tags
🕔 **5:00–5:30** — Peer introductions + new attendee intros *(Offer & Ask)*
🔗 **5:30–6:45** — Open networking & curated matches
📝 **6:45–7:00** — Wrap-ups & next steps
**🧾 Bring:** 🪪 Business cards • ✍️ 1 clear **Offer** • 🎯 1 clear **Ask**
**👔 Dress:** Smart casual
**💸 Fees:** **Free entry** *(☕🍵🥤🍽️ Buy your own tea/coffee/Drinks /Food if you like)*
**📝 RSVP (Required):**
🟢 On Meetup: tap **Attend**
💬 Or in WhatsApp Community: post **“ATTENDING – Name \| Company \| Offer \| Ask”**
**📲 Stay connected (always include these):**
👉 **WhatsApp Community:** https://wa.me/971557133786
📸 **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/dubaisyndicate](https://www.instagram.com/dubaisyndicateoffical)
**⚖️ House rules:** 🤝 Give-first • 🚫 No hard selling • 🔒 Share contacts only with consent
Al Quaa Darkest Spot: Stargazing and Camping in the Deserts of the UAE!
**Day 1: Al Quaa aka the “Milky Way spot” - Stargazing, BBQ, games, telescope & camp**
We will leave Dubai at 1 pm and head on a beautiful 2-3 hours road trip to Al Quaa, a secluded Abu Dhabi spot that offers out-of-this-world views of a sky full of stars.
We will then enjoy stargazing at the darkest place in the UAE with stellar views of the galaxy, constellations, planets and shooting starts.
We will then have the usual best bbq in town, drinks, card games, music, have some melting marshmallows on camp fire and camp under the clear skies full of stars.
**Day 2: Sunrise, Bites, and Back to the City**
In the morning, we will take a morning walk and watch the sunrise over the dunes.
We will then return to camp for breakfast.
Once we have finished breakfast and packing, we will leave for Dubai.
*Note: Timings might shift a little with sunrise and sunset. Don't worry we'll share the exact plan with you in a whatsapp group before the trip.*
*(2 days with camping)*
**Price without transport**: 550aed
**Price with transport**: 750aed
**Including:**
* A total of 2 meals, including the famous best BBQ in town for dinner (mixed grill with meat and chicken, vegan burger, hummus, moutabbal, tabbouleh salad, fattoush salad, bread, and snacks) and breakfast.
* Beverages (Soft drinks, tea, coffee, water).
* Accommodation in private tents (1 person per tent or 2 persons per tent for couples).
* Camp equipment (Chairs, lights, private tents, mattresses, Fire pit & wood for bonfire).
* A guided stargazing session with access to a Celestron 12096 NexStar Evolution 8 HD telescope for observing planets and celestial objects.
* Portable Toilet & Privacy Tent Setup.
* Campfire games.
* Transportation from regular vehicles to the inside of the desert via dunes off-roading with 4x4 vehicle.
**Excluding:**
* A sleeping bag with a temperature rating that is 5 degrees less than the expected lowest temperature or a heavy comforter is required, we recommend to buy a high quality one from Adventure HQ to have a good night sleep or you can rent one from us for 50aed
* Transportation from Arabian Wanderers' meeting point in Dubai to Abu Dhabi and back (Available optionally for AED 200 if you choose the option with transport)
Notes:
* **Important note**: Your booking will only be confirmed once you've completed the process on the following link: [https://www.arabianwanderers.com/tour/al-quaa-milky-way-spot-stargazing-in-the-darkest-spot-in-uae.](https://www.arabianwanderers.com/tour/al-quaa-milky-way-spot-stargazing-in-the-darkest-spot-in-uae) RSVP on Meetup serves as an expression of intent to attend the event and does not guarantee your place, as spots are limited and tend to fill up rapidly.
* **Group size:** Small group experience - Avg. 12, Max 25.
* **Physical rating:** Beginner level - Light physical activities are included.
* **Meeting point & time:**
* **If booking our transport**:
* Dubai at 2:45pm: [Artisan Bakers - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yH6QEtZpH7UQceCq5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yH6QEtZpH7UQceCq5) in Al Barsha. RTA parking is available i f you want to come with your car.
* Abu Dhabi at 4:15pm: [ADNOC Service Station | Shawamekh-(South West) (755) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/adkwrB7c98omTcWS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/adkwrB7c98omTcWS9). There is no parking at this petrol station, so please meet us in a taxi.
* **If not**: [Arabian Wanderers – Al Quaa Stargazing & Camping - https://maps.app.goo.gl/z6zSwEwgfQRzyccD6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/z6zSwEwgfQRzyccD6) at 6:00pm. Any car can reach the meeting point in Al Quaa where you can leave your car by the side of the road free of charge. There is no need for a 4x4 vehicle as you will join one of our 4x4 vehicles to go to the camp.
* **Restroom Facilities:** A portable toilet with a privacy tent will be available.
* **Solo & women friendly:** Solo and female travelers are more than welcome; 70% of our participants are usually solo adventurers and women.
* **Pet-friendly:** You're welcome to bring your pet on the trip, provided everyone on the tour is comfortable with it. You can confirm this via the WhatsApp group created for all booked participants.
* **Note:** Visibility may be affected by weather conditions (e.g., clouds, rain). Event cancellation will only occur in the case of severe weather (heavy rain or very strong winds), not due to clouds or light rain.
* **Mobile Coverage:** e& has inconsistent internet and phone coverage. du has inconsistent phone coverage and no internet coverage.
* **Important Note:** Bookings cannot be rescheduled within 14 days of the trip.
* **Health and travel insurance**: It is mandatory to have a health and travel insurance in the country where this experience is happening. If you don't have insurance or your current insurance doesn't provide coverage, you can obtain one [here](https://explore.safetywing.com/nomad-insurance-complete?referenceID=26286700&utm_source=26286700&utm_medium=Ambassador) !
* **Disclaimer:** Even though Al Quaa is the best place in the UAE for stargazing, don't expect it to look like the photos online. While you can see more stars than in most other locations and will definitely be amazed, the photos you see online are taken with professional cameras or high-quality phones that capture low light better than the naked eye.
* **Tipping Information:** If you'd like to show your appreciation to your guide, please bring cash in AED for tipping.
* **Instagram:** Follow us on Instagram for our latest adventures: [arabian.wanderers](https://www.instagram.com/arabian.wanderers/)
For any questions that are not on the booking link, you can WhatsApp us by clicking on this link [https://wa.me/message/V53PMRXR5SCIH1](https://wa.me/message/V53PMRXR5SCIH1) or call us on: [+971522067219](http://+971522067219/)
Hosted Marina Pub Crawl | https://eseek.app
This is just a placeholder, please DM host on site for offical date/time and follow the steps.
**Please to join simply at** [https://eseek.app/register/](https://eseek.app/register/) .
Don't DM how to join, instead do the steps.
1\. Register
2\. Like the event post \(hit the button\)
3\. Receive DM invites from the host\.
4\. Check your inbox reguarly\.
**There's a whatsapp group you can join we send in the invite to your inbox on the site.**
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### 1. **Bla Bla Dubai** – The Social Starting Point 🎧
Start the night at one of JBR’s most popular beachfront venues. Bla Bla offers multiple bars, live DJs, and an energetic atmosphere right by the water. With a mix of lounge areas and dance spaces, it’s the perfect meeting point to grab your first drink and meet fellow crawlers before the night kicks off.
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### 2. **Lock, Stock & Barrel JBR** – Live Music & Party Vibes 🎸
Just a short walk along the beachfront, Lock, Stock & Barrel is known for its **live bands, rock anthems, and buzzing crowd**. The spacious venue and lively dancefloor make it one of the most energetic stops on the crawl.
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### 3. **Wavebreaker Beach & Grill** – Relaxed Beach Bar Stop 🌊
Next, head to Wavebreaker for a laid-back beach bar atmosphere. With outdoor seating on the sand, refreshing drinks, and relaxed music, this stop offers the perfect moment to enjoy the **JBR beachfront vibe** before the final party venue.
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### 4. **McGettigan’s JBR** – Pub Crawl Finale 🍻
Finish the night at McGettigan’s JBR, a lively Irish pub known for its welcoming atmosphere, upbeat music, and fun crowd. Whether you’re dancing, socializing, or enjoying one last drink, it’s the ideal venue to wrap up the night with the group.
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### Event Highlights ✨
* 🌴 **All venues located along JBR Beachfront**
* 🚶 **5–10 minute walk between each stop**
* 🆓 **Free entry venues - 50 AED for men to join**
* 🎶 Live DJs and music throughout the night
* 🌃 Stunning **Dubai Marina & beachfront nightlife**
**Meeting Point:** Bla Bla Dubai – JBR Beachfront
**Area:** The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
**Distance:** All venues within a short beachfront walk.
Grab your friends, enjoy the sea breeze, and experience **one of Dubai’s best nightlife areas** with this fun and easy JBR Beachfront pub crawl. 🍹🎉
South Face | Weekend in South Sudan
**South Sudan where cattle population is higher than population of people**, recently hosted a pope and despite being officially newest country on the world map, still struggles for international recognition.
Juba, the capitol, is a home to one of the worst traffic organizations in Africa. Central round about can proudly compete with Dhaka rush hours. Nearby streets are filled with entrepreneurs’ outlets, on Custom Road you will find **Fast Food Rolex, Dubai Mall, Doha stores**, amongst many others.
**Among the tallest people in the world**, towering over the cows and bulls of their cattle camps, the **Mundari are one of the most fascinating tribes on the planet**, their way-of-life far removed from the modern world. The fertile region of South Sudan, home to wildlife migrations, raiding tribes and warriors, and everyday rituals sure to shock you out of the ordinary!
**The Mundari are a small ethnic group of South Sudan** and one of the Nilotic peoples, indigenous to the Nile Valley, and composed of cattle-herders and farmers. Like much of South Sudan, the land they occupy is low-lying area prone to flooding, providing very fertile basis for cattle grazing. The Mundari people have close connection to their cattle, from giving them names and having them take part in their rituals and practices.
The most treasured cattle among the Mundari are the Ankole-Watusi, the “Cattle of Kings”, with the most impressive having **horns that can reach over 2 meters long**. The cattle themselves have heritage dating back thousands of years, from the combination of the Egyptian Longhorn of Africa and the Zebu Longhorn of India.
Relying on the herding of cattle, sheep and goats to obtain milk, blood, meat and leather, the tribe also have a reputation for being fierce warriors, **where status and wealth are measured in cattle** and loaded weapons. Low-level warfare to rustle and raid cattle is not uncommon.
South Sudan is a place for the true explorer, with expedition into this remote and unknown part of the world for those wishing to see what few others can!
**Let's go!**
**Day 1 // Arrival + sunset at Mundari**
Morning flight, followed by Immigration adventure. Local lunch and hit the road for one of the best sunsets you can have in Africa – orange horizon between Mundaris, ocean of curved horns cattle and the smoke, used as repellent from mosquitos. Head back to city for dinner and overnight in the hotel.
**Day 2 // Mundari morning, Juba + wrestling**
Early wakeup call and drive for sunrise and Mundari morning ceremony. Come back for breakfast and hit the city. Between the cathedral and mosque, we will surely find time to visit Konyo Konyo – the biggest market, where ladies can order Mundari dress for the afternoon wrestling show. Lunch at the bank of the river, before we move to the wrestling ground, followed by local dance show. After dinner, we will have possibility of checking the night life, rooftop bars and perhaps the casino, where Chinese expats bet high with locals. Overnight in the hotel or optional wedding crashing, subject of availability.
**Day 3 // Nile boat trip**
Breakfast and check out from the hotel. Morning boat trip on a Nile, refreshing sneak peek on how the riverbanks prepare for Sunday mass in the church. Afternoon time airport drop off and return flight back home. Bye, bye Juba!
**Level:** Easy.
**Activities:** Tribe encounters, sightseeing, boating.
**Room & Meals:** Hotels, double sharing. Meals excluded except breakfasts.
**Cost: AED 3800** excl. flights until **APR 01.**
Past this date cost will change.
Flights: 3900 AED (Ethiopian).
**Specifically Excluded:** Meals, any cost related to visa on arrival, photography permits for professional cameras.
**Visa:** Based on entry permit, cost excluded from trip budget, 130 USD.
**Yellow fever** certificate mandatory to enter South Sudan.
**Photography:** Expect 150-200 USD for “photography permit” if you are bringing professional camera equipment.
See yah in South Sudan x
Trekkup Crew
[Whatsapp 050 4848238](https://wa.me/971504848238) / [info@trekkup.com](info@trekkup.com)
[Find all trekkups at linktr.ee/trekkup](https://linktr.ee/trekkup)
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Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for April is "Water"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington.
The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo.
Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine.
We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you.
The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly.
Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome.
The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit.
Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times.
Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have.
Happy writing!



















