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Norway Northern Lights: Dancing Auroras & Ancient Culture
***Journey to the far reaches of beautiful Norway in Winter to witness one of the most spellbinding phenomena in the natural world by night.***
**HOW DO I JOIN THIS TRIP?**
**For more detailed info & to get entry for this trip, click on link below đđ˝:**
[https://www.eventbrite.de/e/norway-northern-lights-dancing-auroras-ancient-culture-tickets-1589618474649?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/norway-northern-lights-dancing-auroras-ancient-culture-tickets-1589618474649?aff=meetup)
**If you have WhatsApp, please do join this WhatsApp group below to further discuss about this trip:**
[https://go.unt.global/Aurora_Europe_Trips](https://go.unt.global/Aurora_Europe_Trips)
**Note: Flights inclusive price can be provided on request from any European city, so you can either join the Whatsapp group to further discuss this or post a comment here in order to get more details on it.**
**WHY GO?**
What better way to experience the Aurora Borealis aka Northern lights than in the city of northern lights, Alta. In Norwegian, Eventyr means both 'adventure' and 'fairy tale.' This is the perfect word to describe Alta, as it is a perfect place for active adventures in the mountains, forests and fjords that are reminiscent of fairy tale landscapes. The cold and long winters provide excellent conditions for dog sledding, skiing, snowmobiling, and other adventure activities. A modern city in Northern Norway surrounded by the arctic tundra and mountains, Alta is the ideal combination of natural and urban elements.
The celestial dance of lights, known as Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a phenomena as old as Earthâs atmosphere. The first record of Aurora Borealis is believed to be in a 30,000-year-old cave painting in France. Since then, cultures around the world have marveled at its magic, giving rise to many fascinating legends and folklore.
In Norway alone, symbols linked to the northern lights are found on the SĂĄmi shamanistic drum. They call it âGuovssahas,â i.e. âthe light that can be heard.â During the Viking Age, the northern lights were said to be the armor of the Valkyrie warrior virgins that shed a strange flickering light. Today, locals respectfully refer to the lights as âthe green lady.â
Please do join our Whatsapp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc.
1. [Whatsapp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup)
2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)
Solo Founders Assist
Being a founder can sometimes feel like youâre navigating uncharted waters alone, but you donât have to. Solo Founder Assist is a unique space where founders come together to support, guide, and assist each other in real-time.
**Think of it as founders helping founders:**
whether youâre brainstorming solutions, sharing resources, or simply exchanging insights, this event is all about collaboration, growth, and practical support. No matter the stage of your startup, youâll leave with fresh ideas, actionable advice, and connections that matter.
**Why attend?**
* Connect with like-minded founders who understand the journey.
* Receive guidance and support tailored to your startup challenges.
* Share your knowledge and help others grow.
* Build meaningful relationships that extend beyond the event.
**Join the GrowFirma community:**
At GrowFirma, our mission is to build a thriving ecosystem for founders. Donât miss outâjoin our community for ongoing support, events, workshops, and resources that help turn ideas into businesses. [Link](https://linktr.ee/Growfirma?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAPxdIdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaeoh1-aUMUVat-9H__91zKy_DVR4Bi9vDGr6BbManzROY3_cHkVlLkDuSciVQ_aem_8b59eQqDGkpHqx2jXbT-oQ)
Brompton Friday's Test Drive
Try Brompton is a Brompton experience ride for those considering purchasing a Brompton. The purpose of this ride is to deepen your understanding of Brompton bikes, ride courses designed to fully enjoy Bromptons, rediscover the city, experience new ways to enjoy it, and experience the lifestyle that comes with owning a Brompton. We guide participants through folding techniques and shifting the internal gear hubâa common source of confusion for first-time ridersâwhile riding. By comparing different bikes, we help riders deeply understand each model's characteristics, supporting them in making an informed choice and purchase.
https://www.komoot.com/tour/2544443144?share_token=aHITulkVldsQO8ZTduViGdGjVF2ZkFee5TKZ6D4484fY5EXfHK&ref=wtd
SprachcafĂŠ
Unser internationales SprachcafĂŠ richtet sich an Alt- und Neu-Berliner\*innen, Reisende und Anwohner\*innen - alle sind willkommen!
Bei heiĂem Tee und Kaffee und frischen Waffeln kĂśnnt ihr mit Menschen aus aller Welt ins Gespräch kommen. Um das Eis zu brechen, haben wir verschiedene Spieleinheiten vorbereitet - wie zum Beispiel ein Kennlern-Bingo, Impro-Theater-Ăbungen und ein kleines Berlin-Quiz. Selbstverständlich ist die Teilnahme an den Spielen freiwillig und ihr kĂśnnt euch gerne einfach gemĂźtlich unterhalten. Wir mĂśchten vor allem Sprachstudierende ermutigen teilzunehmen, und Berlin in diesem Rahmen aus verschiedenen Perspektiven kennenzulernen, persĂśnliche Kontakte zu knĂźpfen und in das kulturelle Kiezleben der Stadt einzutauchen.
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Alternative Berlin Pub Crawl
Berlin Rebels Alternative Pub Crawl: Dive Bars, Back Alley Beats & Insider Stories. Experience Berlinâs underground nightlife like a true rebel.
Experience Berlinâs underground nightlife like a true rebel. This alternative pub crawl takes you beyond the typical tourist circuit and into the beating heart of the cityâs subcultures â punk, goth, squatters, techno heads, and creative misfits. In intimate groups, we explore lesser-known venues across Prenzlauer Berg, NeukĂślln, Kreuzberg, and more.
Leave behind the commercial party strip and join the alternative crawl. On this 5-hour nighttime adventure, youâll discover Berlinâs rebellious spirit through its grungiest, weirdest, and most unforgettable nightlife spots.
Our route changes nightly but could include:
⢠Ping pong matches with locals in hidden bars
⢠A secret rock or metal bar with horror-movie dÊcor
⢠Absinthe lounges, beach bars, techno bunkers, or surreal basements
⢠Squatter spaces turned legal venues and hidden alley speakeasies
Your guide â a true Berlin nightlife insider â will take you to places most tourists never hear about. Youâll also uncover the stories behind these venues: how post-wall Berlin became a global nightlife capital, how music scenes shaped entire neighborhoods, and how many of these bars still operate just under the radar.
Whether youâre into indie rock, dark-wave, hip hop, punk, or Berlin-style techno, this crawl adapts to the vibe of the night. Nothing cookie-cutter. No two nights are the same.
Please bring valid ID and a public transport ticket (Zone AB).
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Cyc⌠no, wait⌠- Outlook to season 2026
**This is a cross post from this main event:**
**[https://www.meetup.com/berlin-cycling/events/313284671/](https://www.meetup.com/berlin-cycling/events/313284671/)**
Since the winter dormancy passes by quicker than you can blink I want to gather recommendation and/or wishes for tours to be cycled this year.
If you ever wanted to go to that special place or have lovely memories of a lake or a restaurant (a big plus) but don't know how to go there or don't want to go alone this is YOUR chance.
Come and join us and share your ideas, your preferred places and/or your routes.
And: this time there is no seat limit! We just may have to switch location in case we're too many. If that's the case I will announce it here Friday night.
FYI: If that isn't clear enough: This event is meant to be a discussion and not a "one way sharing of my preferred routes". đ
Soundground: free improvised music workshop
**A place to meet sound, without maps**
Facilitated by **Vesti Gium (they/them)**
Everyone enters as they are.
No score. No threshold of skill.
We follow the room, moment by momentâ
listening, nudging, letting the music find itself.
A breath, a shoelace, a laugh, a footstepâ
each carries weight.
Silence is welcomed; noise is celebrated.
There are no wrong directions here.
We practise a listening that reaches outward and inward:
to ourselves, to one another, to the space we shape together.
That is where the music begins.
* đ Bring a voice, an object, an instrument, a movementâor nothing at all.
* ⨠**Priority given to FLINTA folks and people with migration background.**
* đ§ No experience needed. Curiosity is enough.
* đ Berlin â \[theodorstraĂe 5,12099]
* đ Every Saturday 12:00
* đŹ DM or email **[vestigium.impro@gmail.com](mailto:vestigium.impro@gmail.com)** to join
Come make soundâcome be heard.
Founders Running Club :: Berlin
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacerâpets, friends, family, are welcome.
đď¸ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
đ Now in 35+ cities
đ
Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
âľď¸14 Tage Karibik mit Luxus-Katamaran - Segelurlaub in 2026
âľâď¸đ´ 14 Tage Karibik mit Luxus-Katamaran - Segelurlaub in 2026 - Privater-TĂśrn
Sa, 14. Februar 2026 â Sa, 28. Februar 2026
âľ Karibik Paradies pur
Stell dir vor: TĂźrkises Wasser, das in der Sonne glitzert, versteckte Buchten zum Eintauchen und die pure Entspannung auf unserem Katamaran.
Was dich erwartet: Schnorcheln, Entdeckungstouren & Sterneabende
Mit unserem Luxus-Katamaran ankern wir in stillen Buchten, erkunden die Umgebung mit unserem Dingi und genieĂen das einfache GlĂźck.
âľ sicher und entspannt â segeln mit dem Katamaran
Ein Katamaran gleitet stabil und ruhig durchs Wasser â ohne lästige Schräglagen, kein Schaukeln, auch bei mehr Wind. Perfekt fĂźr Neulinge â einfach zurĂźcklehnen und genieĂen.
(Tipp: Wer mag, kann natĂźrlich vorsichtshalber etwas gegen Seekrankheit einpacken â aber meist brauchtâs das nicht!)
âľ Luxus-Katamaran Lagoon 450â pure Komfortoase! đĽď¸đ
Stell dir vor: Ein luxuriĂśser Traum-Katamaran mit Platz fĂźr 12 Personen - perfekt fĂźr gemeinsame Abenteuer und entspannte Auszeiten.
Der Luxus Katamaran hat 4 Kabinen mit jeweils eigenem Bad, eine GroĂkĂźche, klimatisierten Räumen, drei Decks und einem exklusivem VIP-Oberdeck.
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đ´ Unsere Route durch die Karibik mit viel Freiheit und Entdeckung
Start:
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Sa. 14.02.2026, 17 Uhr
đ Le Marin (Martinique)
Route: Wir segeln mit Wind, Sonne und Entdeckerlust und gestalten die TĂśrns ganz flexibel, mit AusflĂźgen ganz nach euren WĂźnschen đ
Geplant sind diese traumhaften Inseln:
⢠Le Marin, Sainte-Anne, Grande Anse dâArlet (Martinique)
⢠Rodney Bay, Marigot Bay, Soufrière / Pitons (Saint Lucia)
⢠Wallilabou (St. Vincent)
⢠Bequia, Mustique, Tobago Cays, Mayreau (Grenadinen)
Ende:
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Sa. 28.02.2026, 12:00 Uhr
đ ZurĂźck in Le Marin (Martinique) â mit einem Koffer voller Sonnenmomente!
Gemeinsam entscheiden wir: Wanderungen durch Naturparks, Schnorcheln in Korallenriffen, Inselmärkte und traumhafte Entspannung an Deck
Der Skipper passt die Route nur aus SicherheitsgrĂźnden wie Wind & Wetter an.
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đŹ Wer wir sind, unser Skipper-Team: Sicherheit ist unser Kompass! âľ
Wir sind seit vielen Jahren leidenschaftliche Segler und haben uns auf Katamarane spezialisiert. An Bord sind zwei erfahrene Skipper, die ihre Ausbildung beim Deutschen Segler-Verband (DSV) absolviert haben. Damit ist die Sicherheit auf unserem Katamaran nicht nur gewährleistet, sondern liegt in besten Händen!
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â Leben an Bord & Mitsegeln
An Bord packen alle mit an â ob beim Kochen, beim Anlegen oder beim Dinghi holen. Alles ganz locker, ohne Zwang.
Du brauchst keine Segelerfahrung, nur Lust auf Gemeinschaft und ein wenig Abenteuer đ Wenn du segeln lernen mĂśchtest, zeigen wir dir gerne mehr. Wenn du lieber mit einem Buch in der Hängematte liegst â auch perfekt!
FĂźr diese Abenteuerreise solltest du fit und offen fĂźr Neues sein â das Klima ist spannend, aber auch herausfordernd, und vor Ort ist die Gesundheitsversorgung etwas anders als gewohnt.
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đ˝ď¸ Verpflegung đ° Bordkasse & Kabinen
Wir kaufen gemeinsam ein und kochen an Bord â so kĂśnnen wir auch auf spezielle ErnährungsbedĂźrfnisse (vegan, vegetarisch, Unverträglichkeiten etc.) eingehen.
Restaurantbesuche planen wir je nach Lust und Laune, und ist nicht in der Bordkasse enthalten.
⢠Bordkasse Verpflegung: ca. 100 â 150 ⏠p.P. / Woche
⢠Bordkasse Schiff (Motorstunden, Endreinigung, Bettwäsche, ggf. HafengebĂźhren etc.): ca. 100 â 150 ⏠p.P. / Woche
⢠die Kosten belaufen sich auf. 2.290 ⏠p.P. in geteilten Doppelkabinen
⢠Skipper-Verpflegung (eine Person): Traditionell mitversorgt durch die Crew
⢠Einzelkabine oder Bugkoje: auf Anfrage mÜglich
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âď¸ Anreise: FlĂźge
Martinique erreichst du am besten per Flugzeug. Aktuell kosten Hin- und Rßckflßge ca. 600⏠je nach Abflugort.
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Bitte beachte: Dies ist ein privat organisierter TĂśrn ohne kommerziellen Hintergrund.
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đ Noch Fragen? Interesse?
Komm an Bord â die Karibik ruft!
deine Skipper Ămit & Erkan âľâď¸đ´
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COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 â 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
⢠Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
⢠Show up and try it out.
⢠Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
⢠Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
⢠Attend orientation in advance.
⢠At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
⢠Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
⢠Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
February Social - Thirsty's Pub - Italian Village
Hey all! Let's meet at the new sports bar, [Thirsty's Pub](https://www.thirstyscolumbus.com/italianvillage) , located in Italian Village on 4th Street! You'll be able to find us at a table with CAC flyers.
**Adress**: 944 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another.
Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
Soul Soothing Sound Bath
Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation.
This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter.
Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.














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