… The people that have attended are mostly professionals in their 20s and 30s (this group is affiliated with the Young Professionals International Forum of the World Affairs Council). The levels of Russian are varied - some of us are native Russian speakers, some had Russian speaking parents or grandparents, some worked or volunteered in the former Soviet Union, and others are cu

… It's such a small world.... I run another successful meet up for professional networking and one day it clicked, why don't I start getting a new group of young Lebanese together to do what we do best....math! Just kidding...I meant, eat and party! Just kidding again, well, kind of. So here it is. This group is meant for social gatherings involving food, drink, and the company of Lebanese, Lebanese-Americans, Arabic-speakers, those of Middle-Eastern origin and friends and fans (I have …

Everyday Culture Officers is a collection of individuals who understand the importance of culture and design, and the role both play in the world of technology and business. We are passionate about mixing anthropology with economics, psychology with design, cultural observation with implementation, humanity with consumerism, and other clever concoctions. We are a group of anthropologists, marketers, designers, writers, and more. Come and join in our conversations and activities!

NFNC seeks to build a sustainable, violence-free culture through exploring intimacy, personal growth, transparency, radical honesty, equality, compassion, sexual freedom, and the power of community. One of the keys to stopping the destruction of the planet is to return to the heart. NFNC aspires to create a world where we can all be free to come from our hearts, thereby changing the culture from the inside out. NFNC facilitates events and programs designed to help heal the wounds between men and …

Join us to learn more about travel destinations around the world while enjoying great ethnic foods. Every month, we meet at a different restaurant in the Bay Area, enjoy some great food and meet some of our wonderful members. Come and share your travel experiences, enjoy a great meal, and share your own personal stories with us all. Countries will include, but not be limited to; China, Japan, Italy, Great Britain, The Mediterranean, Brazil, Peru, India, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Korea a …

Saluton! This is a meetup for those interested in the international language, Esperanto. Novices are more than welcome. Bonvenu!

It's A Brand New Day! Hello SF Bay Area Travelers. We had a really nice time at our last meetup and now I invite you to our next meetup. It is exciting to hear all the travel experiences from all of you and to get some great ideas on what and what not to do and see in the various countries around the world. Remember, “You can always make money, but can't make memories...travel.” I encourage all your comments and enthusiastic monthly participation. See you soon on the bay!

… The establishment of theTibetology Incorporation [TI] is the result of a few like-minded Tibetan spiritual teachers, lay practitioners, and scholars who see the wellbeing of Tibetans and their cultural heritage as an inherent part of world peace. Tibetology at this corporation is understood in its broadest sense – that is, a participatory field of learning that is not only a branch of modern social sciences and humanities, but is inclusive of the general public who wish to know more about Tibet …

The Next Level Up: Bobby Fishkin and David Hodgson have been chatting, and have discovered that there are only 24 hours in the day. We have therefore come to a fresh hypothesis as how to meet two objectives. The first objective is that an abundance of humanizing dialogue with diverse fascinating social entrepreneurs, visionaries, futurists, revolutionaries, empathetic humanizers, socially responsible business incubators, social intrapreneurs, culture hackers, social innovation diffusion speciali …

Whether you’re an avid photography enthusiast or just enjoy taking pictures, PhotoFly Travel Club is the perfect way to vacation, go on an adventure, and meet great people. Our members love travel, adventure, culture, and often photography as well! All of our destinations offer amazing opportunities to capture unforgettable photographs and each trip has at least one activity that is perfect for taking pictures.

IGN, one of the biggest websites on the internet for video game news, reviews, comics, and movies, wants to meet and get to know local cosplayers from the Bay Area for a future project which is currently in development! If you live in the area, or just happen to be passing through, and have a passion for designing costumes based on some of your favorite video game, comic book, anime, or movie characters- we'd like to meet you and get to know more about the awesome world of cosplay!

… Members come from all different parts of the world. Along with their different languages and traditions. Our dynamic and diverse group always bring incredible energy. We come together as a family and have a good time. Always most welcoming to all our guests! monthly celebrations with a powerful uplifting vibe. We choose the hottest clubs. Selecting cozy hot spots. Our annual themed bash represents San Francisco style and elegance. Special events include top-notch entertainment. VIP dancing, musi …

We want this group to represent ALL nations of the world. San Francisco is an amazing and brilliant international city and we'd like this group to reflect the beautiful racial and ethnic colors of the world. Our ultimate goal is to have members of this group from every country in the world. All ages are welcome, but many of our events may be 21+ as we love to do happy hours and club nights! There are not really strict rules for membership, but we would like our members to be friendly, outgoin …

… Our non-profit organization oversees groups like this in 12 cities around the world, totalling over 4,000 members. If you are a business owner and would like to sponsor this Meetup group, contact Walter, the Asst. Organizer (thatswalter@yahoo.com). Ciao!   VIDEOS: Rome and Pino Daniele (live in Italy) by Thatsitaly.net  Legaitaliana.org Photo Gallery

  Looking for ways to connect with fellow experiential travelers in-person around the globe? Join an AFAR Meetup! AFAR enables the experiential traveler virtually but we also think that talking in person—about travel, culture, food, and many other potential shared interests—is pretty fantastic. AFAR.com members and AFAR magazine subscribers have shown interest in connecting with each other offline worldwide, so we’d like to encourage anyone to attend and organize AFAR events in their own city …

… Lecture Series speakers have included Rolf Potts (author of Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-term World Travel), Greg Sullivan (Founder and CEO of AFAR Magazine,) Franz Wisner (author of Honeymoon with My Brother), Lavinia Spalding (author of Writing Away: A Creative Guide to Awakening the Journal-Writing Traveler), Brad Newsham (author of Take Me With You), and Stephanie Elizondo Griest (author of Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing and Havana). Photos of our past Lectu …