Travel Writing

**Come together. Write. Support each other.** • Du schreibst einfach gern – egal ob Buch, Blog, Poesie oder Tagebuch? • Du vermisst Gespräche über das Schreiben und das, was dabei entsteht? • Du wünschst dir mehr Zeit zum Schreiben – und Menschen, die ähnlich ticken? Kreativ sein verbindet — und genau dafür ist dieser *Social Writing Club* da. Dieser Club ist für Menschen, die gerne schreiben und Lust haben, das nicht immer allein zu tun: gemeinsam Zeit verbringen, schreiben, sich austauschen und ganz nebenbei neue Menschen kennenlernen – in einem entspannten, offenen Rahmen. Ganz gleich, wo du gerade mit dem Schreiben stehst: Du bist willkommen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wir treffen uns einmal im Monat in einem Café am Platz der Luftbrücke in Kreuzberg/ Tempelhof. **Es gibt kein Thema, keinen Input, kein Feedback.** Jede\*r schreibt für sich, an dem, was gerade da ist – im eigenen Tempo, auf die eigene Art. Zwischendurch und danach gibt es Raum für Gespräche: über das Schreiben selbst oder einfach über das Leben. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . **So läuft ein Treffen ab** Wir kommen entspannt an, bestellen etwas und richten uns ein. Der Vormittag besteht aus **einer Schreibeinheit**. Wir schreiben in Stille – nebeneinander, konzentriert, jede\*r für sich. Zum Abschluss gibt es Zeit zum Ankommen miteinander: Kennenlernen, Austauschen, Zuhören. Alles kann, nichts muss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . **ℹ️ Hinweise** * Wir treffen uns in einem Café und sind dort normale Gäste. Also plane bitte ein, dort etwas zu bestellen. * Die Teilnahme selbst ist kostenlos. Um die monatlichen Meetup-Gebühren zu decken, freue ich mich über einen freiwillige **Spende** **von** **2 € bis 5 €** – vor Ort in **bar** oder per **PayPal**. * Eine Vorbereitung ist nicht erforderlich. Alles, was du brauchst, ist das, woran du schreiben willst – handschriftlich oder digital. * Die Treffen finden auf Deutsch statt. 🇩🇪 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 🗓️ **Agenda** **11:00 – 11:15 Uhr** Ankommen, Begrüßung, Einrichten & etwas bestellen **11:15 – 12:45 Uhr** Stille Schreibeinheit (konzentriertes Schreiben, jede\*r für sich – gerne Kopfhörer mitbringen, falls es im Café etwas lauter wird) **12:45 – 13:30 Uhr** Austausch & Ausklang

Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgment. This will be a Ladies Only gathering: a women-only writing space designed for quiet, connection, and creativity. Whether you’re journaling, writing a novel, drafting an article, or just processing your thoughts, this is a space to simply show up and write. There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just a warm community, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to your writing practice. 🗓️ **What to expect:** * 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers) * 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged) * 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Sunday) * 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying) * 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving 🎒 **Bring:** * Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes) * Something to drink (there is no cafeteria, unfortunately) * Your current project or a blank page * Yourself, exactly as you are ❗️Important note: There is no wifi in the cafe yet. Please be prepared to work solo with just you and your words❗️ **👉 Responsibility:** * Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend. **📍Location:** * We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin. There is no pin at the google maps yet, so please just come directly to the location and find us at the right door at Erdgeschoss. * 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz** * 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße** Whether you're an experienced writer or just beginning, you're welcome. If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, you will always be welcomed. Let's write together!

Hello fellow writers, This is our Sunday meet-up at café Peppe. Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! There will be two sessions of writing, each lasting 45 minutes, and two breaks. \- The first writing session will start at 10:45 am\. \- Second session will start at 11:45 am\. PS: We have limited space of 18 peoples. Please sign up accordingly. See you all on Sunday.

Hey, Sonntag ist es wieder soweit. Wir gehen am Lietzensee spazieren, bilden Zweiergruppen und wechseln uns ab. Treffpunkt: VOR dem Restaurant Rocco. Komm gerne in unsere WhatsApp-Gruppe, um Fragen zu stellen: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ii4XEqFgMn9CSIxgIO9LHG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ii4XEqFgMn9CSIxgIO9LHG) Das Event findet bei leichtem Regen oder Schneefall statt. Bring dann gerne einen Regenschirm mit. Wer möchte, geht danach noch ins Café, um die vorangehenden Gespräche zu vertiefen. Ihr könnt euch danach connecten wie ihr möchtet. Kleiner Hinweis: \- Unsere Walk & Talk Events finden auf Deutsch statt\. \- Wenn du doch nicht dabei sein kannst\, dann melde dich bitte vom Event ab\. So können wir das Event besser planen\. Freuen uns auf eine nette Truppe.

**ENGLISH:** Welcome new Berliners and people considering settling in Berlin, are you enjoying the great weather we have been having in recent weeks? Soon there will be barbecues with delicious food... As someone who has been resident in Berlin for almost seven years I feel I would like to welcome and help people on a similar path to myself. We are meeting on Sunday at 2pm at Coffee Lories, Fennstraße 24 for drinks and snacks, before having a walk around the neighbourhood. Please join the Signal Group for communication or message me through the Meetup Chat to locate us when meeting. [https://signal.group/#CjQKIMFDA0ZnmCUtsEa85UZpZkk8Ijjfu_YI5Z9o0W34dAuoEhAXnTSlXShSNBpq28sPWzcD](https://signal.group/#CjQKIMFDA0ZnmCUtsEa85UZpZkk8Ijjfu_YI5Z9o0W34dAuoEhAXnTSlXShSNBpq28sPWzcD) If you need any tips or help with settling in Berlin, such as help with travel and help navigating the transport system please don’t hesitate to message me either through the Signal Group or Meetup Chat. Looking forward to the conversation, the drinks, and the company... **DEUTSCH:** Großartige neue Berlinerinnen, Berliner, und Leute, die schon eine Weile in Berlin gewohnt haben, freuen Sie sich über das ausgezeichnete Wetter, das wir in den letzten Wochen gehabt haben? Bald gibt es das Braten auf dem Rost mit köstlichem Essen... Denn ich jemand bin, der fast sieben Jahren in Berlin gewohnt hat, fühle ich, dass ich neue Berlinerinnen, Berliner, die auf einem ähnlichen Weg zu mir sind, Willkommen heißen. Wir treffen uns am Sonntag um 14 Uhr beim Coffee Lories, Fennstraße 24, für Getränke und Imbisse vor wir um den Kiez spazieren. Bitte treten Sie die Signal Gruppe ein, um zu kommunizieren, oder schicken Sie mir eine Nachricht per Meetup Chat um die Gruppe zu erkennen beim Treffen. [https://signal.group/#CjQKIMFDA0ZnmCUtsEa85UZpZkk8Ijjfu_YI5Z9o0W34dAuoEhAXnTSlXShSNBpq28sPWzcD](https://signal.group/#CjQKIMFDA0ZnmCUtsEa85UZpZkk8Ijjfu_YI5Z9o0W34dAuoEhAXnTSlXShSNBpq28sPWzcD) Wann Sie irgendeinen Rat oder Hilfe beim einziehen in Berlin brauchen, zum Beispiel Hilfe beim öffentliche Nahverkehr bitte fühlen Sie sich Willkommen mir eine Frage über die Signal Gruppe oder Meetup Chat zu stellen. Auf das Gespräch, die Getränke, und die Gesellschaft...

**Berliner Mauerweg Abschnitt 13** **– vom S-Bahnhof Lichtenrade bis zur Gropiusstadt –** mit ***Harms*** und ***Thomas*** **Treffpunkt**: 11 Uhr, S-Bahnhof Lichtenrade (S2) auf dem Bahnsteig **Streckenlänge**: ca. 12 km (ca. 4 Std.) **LGBTQIA +** **[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/village-outdoor/w08-2026/)** Auf unserer ersten Wanderung des Jahres 2026 setzen wir den Berliner Mauerweg an der südlichen Stadtgrenze fort – dieses Mal geht es von Lichtenrade bis zur Gropiusstadt. Schon am S-Bahnhof fällt der Blick auf das historische Industriegebäude der Alten Mälzerei, eine ehemalige Malzfabrik, die vor Kurzem zu einem integrativen Stadtquartier umgestaltet wurde. Vom Bahnhof aus gelangen wir durch ein Wohngebiet zum südlich gelegenen Abschnitt des Mauerwegs. Wie bereits im vorherigen Teilstück führt uns der Weg über weite Strecken entlang der Stadtkante durch die offene Landschaft im Süden Berlins. Der ehemalige „Kolonnenweg“ der DDR-Grenztruppen ist hier teilweise noch erhalten; auch einige der Peitschenlampen, die einst den Grenzstreifen ausleuchteten, stehen noch. Schon aus der Ferne kündigt die markante Silhouette der Gropiusstadt den Endpunkt unserer Wanderung an. **Was ist Village Outdoor?** Village Outdoor Events sind monatliche Treffen der we are village-Community und ihrer Freunde, um Outdoor-Aktivitäten in und um Berlin zu genießen. Jeden Monat gibt es einen kostenlosen und unkomplizierten Spaziergang oder eine Wanderung in Bereichen Berlins oder in der Umgebung, die mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar sind. **Hinweise** **Treffpunkt**: 11 Uhr, S-Bahnhof Lichtenrade (S2) auf dem Bahnsteig **Streckenlänge**: ca. 12 km (ca. 4 Std.) **Rückfahrt**: U-Bahnhof Lipschitzallee (U7), **Sprache**: Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe werden wir Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen. **Kosten**: Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos mit Anmeldung. *\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‘****[Gemeinsam statt einsam](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****‘, unterstützt von der* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/en/)****. Erfahre mehr über das Programm [hier](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).* 🔵 **Village Outdoor** **Berlin Wall Trail Section 13** **– From Lichtenrade S-Bahn Station to Gropiusstadt –** with ***Harms*** and ***Thomas*** **[Free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/village-outdoor/w08-2026/)** On our first hike of 2026, we continue along the Berlin Wall Trail on the southern city limits – this time from Lichtenrade to Gropiusstadt. Even at the S-Bahn station, the eye is drawn to the historic industrial building of the Alte Mälzerei , a former malt factory that was recently transformed into an inclusive urban quarter. From the station, we walk through a residential area to the southern section of the Wall Trail. As in the previous section, the path leads us along the city’s edge for long stretches through the open countryside in southern Berlin. The former patrol road of the GDR border troops is still partially preserved here; some of the lampposts that once illuminated the border strip are also still standing. Even from a distance, the distinctive silhouette of Gropiusstadt announces the end point of our hike. **What’s Village Outdoor?** Village outdoor Events are monthly meetups for the we are village community and their friends to enjoy outdoor activities in and around Berlin. Each month features a free and easy walk or hike in Berlin or its surrounding areas, accessible by public transport. **General Information** **Meeting point**: 11:00 AM, Lichtenrade S-Bahn station (S2) on the platform **Route length:** approx. 12 km (approx. 4 hours) **Return**: Lipschitzallee U-Bahn station (U7) **Language:** we’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group. **Cost**: free event with registration *\*\* This event is part of the we are village program ‘****[Belonging versus Lonelliness](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****‘, with the support of the* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/en/)****. Learn more about the program [here](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).*

Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.

Bringt gute Laune, schönes Wetter und Interesse mit. Wir treffen uns je nach Tour an unterschiedlichen Orten. Am 1. April 2018 um 15 Uhr gehts los am Eingang zur Akademie der Künste am Pariser Platz neben dem Brandenburger Tor.

Willkommen zum 17. PlebWalk. Hast du Lust, einen entspannten Tag in der Natur zu verbringen, etwas für deine körperliche und geistige Gesundheit zu tun, über Bitcoin zu sprechen und Zeit mit tollen Bitcoinern zu verbringen? Natürlich sind auch Neulinge und zukünftige Bitcoiner willkommen. LOS GEHT'S! Treffpunkt: Parkplatz Rübezahl Endpunkt: Rübezahl Verkehrsmittel: Bus169 Uhrzeit: 13:00 Uhr (Bitte pünktlich sein! Die maximale Wartezeit beträgt 15 Minuten, so dass wir spätestens um 13:15 Uhr mit dem PlebWalk beginnen können). _________ Strecke: 12km Rübezahl - Müggelsee + Berg - Müggelturm - Rübezahl __________ Bei Fragen kontaktiert gerne die PlebWalk Telegram Gruppe (https://t.me/plebwalk_berlin). Welcome to the 17th PlebWalk in Berlin. Want to enjoy a relaxed day out in nature, do something for your physical and mental health, talk about Bitcoin and spend some time with awesome bitcoiners? Of course, newbies and future-bitcoiners are welcome as well. Meeting point: Rübezahl Parking Lot Final stop: Rübezahl Public Transport: Bus169 Meeting time: 01:00 pm (Please be on time! Max waiting time is 15 min so that we will start our PlebWalk no later than 01:15 pm). Route: 12km Rübezahl - Müggelsee + Berg - Müggelturm - Rübezahl For any questions, feel free to reach out to the PlebWalk Telegram group (https://t.me/plebwalk_berlin). (bearbeitet)

I swear it's a sport! Let's meet and play! **VERY IMPORTANT :** * Please keep reading comments and/or direct messages as long as you are on main OR waiting lists. * Sign-out as soon as you know you won't participate (even from waiting list). * Non-replied direct message ==> declined participation on Friday. **HOW TO JOIN** 1. Sign up to the event 2. Paypal on signup, 12€/person to https://paypal.me/berlinhorizon (use Friend&Family option !) 3. Join on Sunday * Guaranteed refund until cancellation deadline : -48h (=> Friday 1PM). * If **waiting list**, please **don't pay until** you get contacted and **moved to main list**. Contact if needed : berlin.horizon22@gmail.com **__________________________________________________________________________________** **Alternative no paypal (Cash, EXACT AMOUNT please)** 1. Reply 'Y' to RSVP question 2. Join on Sunday * Cancellation deadline (Friday 1PM) remains. * Late cancellation will be asked to pay. **__________________________________________________________________________________** **Timing :** * **13.00** : Meeting outside of main hall (or inside if rain) -> Introduction -> Desk registration (shoes check, rental...) * **13.15** : START PLAY * **14.45** : END PLAY !! Every 10th session you attend is for free !! (in form of a later refund. Still have to pay on the actual participation) **Facility :** TiB 1848 e.V, Columbiadamm 111 (close to Templehofer Feld) **Equipment :** * RACKET : Bring your own or rent one there (2€). * SHOES : checked at desk. Rental for 2€ -> Non-marking -> Light sole -> Not worn outside * Shower, locker available. * Sauna open at TiB discretion. Last but not least : no worries about level, we play for fun before all. The keyword of the event is sweet & sweat ! Looking forward to see you on the court :)

Endet dein Schreiben auch oft, obwohl du noch gar nicht angefangen hast? Bevor die ersten Zeilen überhaupt auf den Tasten oder dem Papier landen, werden sie schon im Kopf zensiert und am Ende gar nicht geschrieben. Weil man es immer gleich perfekt machen will, das Geschriebene von Anfang an „gut“ sein und die Idee schon ausgereift sein muss. Wer kennt’s? Kein Wunder, dass uns das blockiert! Damit unser Schreiben wieder leicht wird, habe ich einen Workshop erstellt, mit dem wir wieder lernen, uns zu vertrauen. Lass deinen Körper seine Arbeit machen und gönne deinem Kopf mal eine Pause. Der Schreibfluss darf sich leicht anfühlen – und das Ergebnis trotzdem (oder gerade deshalb) gut werden. Unser Körper hat uns so viel zu erzählen. Wenn wir uns den Raum geben, mal wirklich hineinzufühlen, kann er ganze Geschichten erzählen. Wir müssen ihm nur zuhören. \-\-\- Does your writing often end before you've even started? Before the first lines even hit the keyboard or paper, they're already being censored in your head and end up not being written at all. Because you always want to get it perfect right away, you want what you write to be “good” from the start and the idea to be fully developed. Who hasn't been there? To make writing easy again, I have created a workshop that teaches us to trust ourselves again. Let your body do its work and give your head a break. The flow of writing should feel easy—and the result will still be good (or because of it). Our bodies have so much to tell us. If we give ourselves the space to really listen, they can tell whole stories. We just have to look closely.

Let's read together on another Sunday morning. Agenda: 10:30-11:00 Arrival, ordering drinks, getting to know each other 11:00-12:00 Reading together 12:00-13:00 Share reading experience There is no books assigned. Just bring whatever you are reading for now. Please sign up only when you can join the event. Hope you will enjoy it there!

Stand-up — sharp, personal, and honest — about figuring yourself out when nothing around you feels stable either. **(please click on the link to book seats meetup registerations dont count)** For the past few years, Ayush has been joking about ADHD, mental health, cultural confusion, and the strange logic of trying to build a stable life with an unstable brain. In Built Wrong, Shipped Abroad, he brings those threads together into his first full English solo hour. This show dives into diagnosis, therapy, navigating the German system, dating in Berlin, career misfits, and trying to stay functional while Europe itself seems to move from one crisis to another. If you enjoy comedy that goes beyond surface punchlines and isn’t afraid of uncomfortable truths, this one’s for you. About the Comic Ayush Kulshrestha has been performing stand-up since 2019 and runs Berlin’s ADHD-themed comedy night. After performing in Hindi and English across different cities, Built Wrong, Shipped Abroad marks his first full-length English solo in Berlin. Show Details 📅 Date: 22 February 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM) 📍 Venue: Valentin Stüberl, Berlin – Neukölln 🎟 Tickets: From €7 [https://buytickets.at/desidemocracy/2072317](https://buytickets.at/desidemocracy/2072317) Please support the bar (cash only). Follow for updates Instagram / Facebook → @ayushkulofficial

Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book...this is better! It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading. The usual agenda: - Arrival and introduction (~20 minutes) - ⁠Silent reading (~1 hour) - ⁠Discussion (~30-40 minutes) - ⁠Join us for a bite at a local restaurant afterwards, if you like! You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you! No registration needed – the event is donation based. All funds support the Offenes Wohnzimmer.

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 Sunday 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 noon on Sundays. 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: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. 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. 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 Sunday!

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!

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!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

**Summary** For this event, we will do the [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at [The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/), a ten-thousand acre conservation center in Muskingum County. It is the largest such center in North America and one of the largest in the entire world. During this tour, we'll visit The Wilds' rhino herd in their state-of-the-art heated barns and learn how The Wilds' animal management team takes care of one of the largest herds of rhinos outside of Africa and Asia. **The date and time of this tour** We will be doing the 1:00 p.m. [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) on Saturday, February 28. The tour is scheduled to last 90 minutes. **What you need to do to attend** Signing up here on Meetup will not get you into The Wilds for the tour. You must go out to The Wilds' [website](https://www.thewilds.org/) and [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour). Please [purchase your ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour), then sign up here on Meetup so I know how many to expect. **Attendance cap** There are only eight total slots/tickets available for this tour. As I obviously have already bought one of the tickets, that leaves seven spaces for everyone else. If you are interested in this event, I urge you to [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at The Wilds' website as soon as possible. Since their website is obviously public, nothing prevents other people having nothing to do with *GOhio!* from buying their own tickets, thereby potentially taking an available slot away from you. **Additional notes on attendance** I have now run several events at The Wilds. While the location of The Wilds and the pricing of the tickets generally leads to small turnouts, the people who have gone have all enjoyed it and were glad they went. If you've never been to The Wilds and you like zoos or animals at all, you are likely to find any tour at The Wilds to be a rewarding experience. **Tickets and pricing** [Tickets](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) for this tour are $95, or $76 if you're a Wilds' member. I've posted screen shots, below, to help you be sure you're buying tickets for the correct event. Wilds' memberships pay for themselves if you go to The Wilds at least twice a year, and [Columbus Zoo members](https://www.columbuszoo.org/membership) get a discount on memberships to The Wilds. I will always run at least two events a year at The Wilds. Tickets for all Wilds' tours must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the actual tour. **Cancellations and refunds** Per The Wilds' [Cancellation Policy](https://www.thewilds.org/policies): *In order to be eligible for refund and accrue no rescheduling fees, cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance of reservation. Cancellations made within 14 days of reservation will not receive a refund.* You may [contact The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/contact) at (740) 638-5030 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or you can email them at information@thewilds.org. **Waiver of liability** After you purchase your ticket, you will likely be asked to fill out a waiver of liability. This is a very short document and should take you no more than two minutes to complete. **Where we'll meet** We will meet at The Wilds, whose actual address is [14000 International Rd, Cumberland, OH 43732](https://www.google.com/maps/place/14000+International+Rd,+Cumberland,+OH+43732/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837dae07a595557:0xa1ceca93325a8bd1?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111). Please try to be there by 12:30 p.m. For most Wilds' tours, a shuttle bus will take you to the actual spot of the tour. So think of this as though you're going to the airport to catch a flight. It helps to be on time. The Wilds generally asks that people arrive at least thirty minutes because the scheduled start time of their tour. **GPS / Getting to The Wilds** The Wilds is in a very rural area, but I've never had a problem getting there with my GPS (I have Verizon). I've also uploaded a JPG map, below, of Muskingum County. Sometimes, though, it's hard to get a signal when you're at The Wilds and getting ready to leave. So you might want to consider downloading an offline map in Google Maps. Your cell phone should pick up a signal, however, within a few minutes after you leave. The Wilds' Visitor Center does have free Wi-Fi. **Carpooling?** If you want to carpool, I recommend discussing this in the comments, below, to this event. While I don't myself carpool, I will do what I can to help you arrange something if I can. **The weather** Dress for the weather. Just because the barn is heated doesn't mean it will be warm. And wear closed-toed shoes. Wilds' tours typically run no matter what the weather is. **After the tour** Once we're done with the rhinos, we'll head over to the very highly rated [Y-Bridge Brewing Company](https://ybridgebrewing.com/). The brewery is about thirty minutes from The Wilds, and it will be on the way back to Columbus for most, if not all, of us. The brewery's actual address is [1417 Linden Ave Ste D, Zanesville, OH 43701](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1417+Linden+Ave+d,+Zanesville,+OH+43701/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837edd6cc50824f:0xe3a0af1ccb2aefbf?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111). Y-Bridge Brewing does not serve food; however, they have several [food options](https://ybridgebrewing.com/food-options). I encourage you to check these out ahead of time on their website for yourself. However, here are a few of them: *Within walking distance -- 120 feet away* * [Angry Bull Saloon](https://www.facebook.com/AngryBullSaloonZanesville/) (pizza & subs) * The Corner Pub Sports Bar and Grill (classic bar food) *Delivery options -- [Door Dash](https://www.doordash.com/)* * [4 Star Pizza](https://fourstarpizza.com/), (740) 452-9300 * [Donatos](https://www.donatos.com/), (740) 452-7900 * [Pizza Cottage](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/), (740) 455-6000 * [Dominos](https://www.dominos.com/), (740) 455-3126 * [Papa John's](https://www.papajohns.com/), (740) 450-4100 If you live in the area or can't make The Wilds but still want to meet us at the brewery, that's fine too.

Coffee and conversation at [Stauf's Coffee Roasters](https://www.staufs.com/) in German Village. Street parking is free on Sundays.