Programs for Travelers
World Travel 101
Travel Education Week:
February 28-March 7, 2009
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Hostelling International USA (HI-USA) and the 100th Anniversary of the worldwide hostelling movement, local HI-USA councils around the United States will host travel education workshops as part of Travel Education Week.
HI-USA’s travel education workshops are designed for novice travelers who want to be better prepared for travel, whether here in the United States or abroad. Emphasizing how to travel safely, affordably, and responsibly, workshop topics include planning and budgeting, accommodations and transportation, and respecting cultural differences. Admission is free. Presentations will be offered around the country; check below for presentations in your area. HI-USA travel education programs are offered year-round; click here <http://www.hiusa.org/about/loc-councils.shtml#dropdown> to connect with your local council and learn about programs near you!
California
Merced:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Wednesday, March 4th, 11:00 am - noon PT
Location: Fireside Room, Stoneridge Christian High School, 500 Buena Vista Drive, Merced
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Thursday, March 5th, 7-8 pm PT
Location: Gracey Room, Merced County Library, 2100 O Street, Merced
HI-USA Sponsor: Central California Council
Contact: Jan Sorge
Email: merced-hostel@juno.com
Phone: 209-769-1884
San Diego:
A Weekend of Peace Building
MEET others who share a passion for peace and cultural exchange
DISCOVER how you can make a difference in your local and global community
ENGAGE in workshops on leadership and cross-cultural perspectives
CONNECT with a network that encourages collective learning and inspires action
CHANGE the world!
Saturday April 25th |
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Sunday April 26th |
Peace-ing Communities Together |
Conference for Peace Education and Activism |
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Peace Building Conference for young adults (ages 18-30). Also includes dinner on Friday, April 24. Registration required. Click here to see the agenda. |
Explore opportunities to take action and build peace in your community. |
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$25 ($35 after March 31) |
Free and open to all |
San Francisco:
Presentation: The Free and Independent Gay Traveler
Time & date: Monday, March 2nd, 5:30 – 6:45 pm PT
Location: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
Presentation: Women Traveling Solo
Time & date: Tuesday, March 3rd, 5:30 – 6:45 pm PT
Location: San Francisco Women’s Building, 3543 18th Street #8, San Francisco
HI-USA Sponsor: Golden Gate Council
Contact: Molly Mitoma
Email: mmitoma@norcalhostels.org
Phone: 415-863-1444 ext 313
Website: www.hosteladventures.org
Santa Cruz:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Wednesday, March 4th, 7:30 pm PT
Location: Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz
HI-USA Sponsor: Central California Council
Contact: Peter Pethoe
Email: ppethoe@centralcalhostels.org
Phone: 831-429-8541
Santa Monica:
All workshops are held at the HI Travel Store (http://lahostels.org/travel_centre.htm), 1434 Second Street, Santa Monica and begin at 11 a.m. Workshops are subject to change or cancellation without notice—please call 310-393-3413 to reserve. Admission is FREE.
Date
Topic
28-Mar
Europe
11-Apr
Women Traveling Solo
25-Apr
Europe by Rail
9-May
Mature Traveler
30-May
Europe
13-Jun
Women Traveling Solo
20-Jun
Europe by Rail
27-Jun
Mature Traveler
11-Jul
Europe
18-Jul
Women Traveling Solo
25-Jul
SE Asia
1-Aug
India
8-Aug
Australia/NZ
Colorado
Boulder:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Friday, March 6th, 7 pm MT
Location: REI, 1789 28th Street, Boulder, CO
HI-USA Sponsor: Rocky Mountains Council
Contact: Heidi Baker
Email: virtualhostel@gmail.com
Phone: 303-292-5434
DC
Washington:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Thursday, March 5th, 7 pm ET
Location: Washington, DC hostel, HI-DC, at 1009 11th Street NW, Washington, DC
HI-USA Sponsor: Potomac Area Council
Contact: Julie Sanches
Email: juliesanches@hotmail.com
Phone: 703-994-7152
Illinois
Chicago:
Presentation: World Travel 101 - Budget Strategies
Time & date: Tuesday, March 3rd, 6:00 pm CT
Location: Hostelling International Chicago, 24 East Congress Parkway, Chicago
HI-USA Sponsor: Metro Chicago Council / HI-Chicago
Contact: Thomas Applegate
Email: tapplegate@hichicago.org
Phone: 312-583-2229
Web: www.hichicago.org
Iowa
Postville:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Saturday, March 7th, 1:30 pm
Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa
HI-USA Sponsor: Northeast Iowa Council
Contact: Kim Schutte
Email: kpschutte@neitel.net
Phone: 563-864-3928
Massachusetts
Boston:
Program: International Women’s Day Film Festival
Dates: March 4-8th, times vary
Location: Boston, MA
HI-USA Sponsor: Eastern New England Council
Contact: Nicole Sheldon-Desjardins
Email: nasdesjardins@usahostels.org
Phone: 617.718.7990 x17
Web: www.hinewengland.org/iwdff.php
Michigan
Dearborn:
Presentation: Discover the World, Girl Scouts Go Hostelling!Patch Workshop with a World Travel 101 for Girl Scouts Presentation
Date: Saturday, March 7th
HI-USA Sponsor: Michigan Council
RSVP: Registration for the event required
Contact: Joan Smykowski
Email: HIUSAMichigan@gmail.com
Phone: (248) 302-8026
Missouri
St. Louis:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Wednesday, March 4th, at 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:30 pm CT
Location: University of Missouri-St Louis, Millennium Student Center, #1 University Lane, St Louis
HI-USA Sponsor: Gateway Council
Contact: Mark Cockson
Email: clerk@moonlightramble.com
Phone: 314-644-4660
New York
Syracuse:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Monday, March 2nd, 7:30 pm ET
Location: HI-Downing International Hostel, 535 Oak Street, Syracuse
HI-USA Sponsor: Syracuse Council
Contact: Walley Francis or Barbara Sleight
Email: wfrancis@syr.edu or barbsleight@yahoo.com
Phone: 315-443-9260 or 315-458-6406
North Carolina
Chapel Hill:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Wednesday, March 4th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm ET
Location: Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill
HI-USA Sponsor: North Carolina Council
Contact: Lynne Bresler
Email: gwinvest@juno.com
Durham:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Thursday, March 5th, 7 - 8:30 pm ET
Location: REI, 6911 Fayetteville Road, Durham
HI-USA Sponsor: North Carolina Council
Contact: Diane Trowbridge
Email: NCMFT@nc.rr.com
Mint Hill:
Presentation: Hostelling Plus!
Time & date: Saturday, March 7th, 10:45 am - 12:30 pm ET
Location: Blair Road United Methodist Church, 9135 Blair Road, Mint Hill
HI-USA Sponsor: North Carolina Council
Contact: Judye Adkins
Email: j32madkins@aol.com
Phone: 704-591-2366
Ohio
Columbus:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Thursday, March 5th, 6 – 8 pm ET
Location: Franklinton Library, 1061 West Town Street, Columbus
HI-USA Sponsor: Central and Southern Ohio Council
Contact: Allan South
Email: asouth@columbus.r.com
Phone: 614-276-0447
Oregon
Portland:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Wednesday, March 4th, 6:30 pm PT
Location: HI-Portland, Northwest Hostel, 425 NW 18th Avenue, Portland
Presentation: Women Travelling Solo
Time & date: Thursday, March 5th, noon PT
Location: Central Library, 801 SW 10th, Portland
HI-USA Sponsor: Oregon Council
Contact: Andy Furrow
Email: andyfurrow@yahoo.com
Phone: 503-853-3535
Texas
Houston:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Tuesday, March 3rd, noon CT
Location: University of Houston, University Center
4800 Calhoun, Houston
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Wednesday, March 4th, 4:00 pm CT
Location: University of Houston, University Center
4800 Calhoun, Houston
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Thursday, March 5th, 5:00 pm CT
Location: St. Thomas University, Student Center, 3800 Montrose, Houston
HI-USA Sponsor: Bluebonnet Council
Contact: Ian Ragsdale
Email: delvebelow@gmail.com
Virginia
Richmond:
Presentation: Budget Travel 101
Time & date: Monday, March 2nd, 7:00 pm ET
Location: Virginia Commonwealth University Student Commons, Virginia Room B, 907 Floyd Avenue, Richmond
HI-USA Sponsor: Potomac Area Council
Contact: Jennifer Wampler
Email: jenniwamp@yahoo.com
Phone: 804-340-0927
Washington
Seattle:
Presentation: Women Traveling Solo
Time & date: Monday, March 2nd, 7:30 pm PT
Location: Good Shepherd Center, Room 202, 4649 Sunnyside Ave North, Seattle
HI-USA Sponsor: Washington State Council
Contact: Simon Garrod
Email: programs@hiwsc.org
Phone: 206-861-5058
Wisconsin
Madison:
Presentation: World Travel 101
Time & date: Wednesday, March 4th, 7:00 pm CT
Location: REI, 7483 W. Towne Way, Madison
HI-USA Sponsor: Wisconsin Council
Contact: Jenna Milich
Email: wihostelling@gmail.com
2009 marks two milestone anniversaries for hostelling: the 75th Anniversary of Hostelling International USA and the 100th Anniversary of the worldwide hostelling movement. Travel Education Week is the first of many anniversary activities to be held throughout 2009.