Programs for Travelers
World Travel 101
Berkeley / San Francisco
Travel Education Workshops :
Sponsored by the Golden Gate Council
- March 20th, 2008: World Travel 101 by Ben Tettlebaum
- April 8th, 2008: Adventure Travel by Ben Tettlebaum
- April 24th, 2008: Adventure Travel by Ben Tettlebaum
- May 8th, 2008: World Travel through Volunteerism by Ben Tettlebaum
- May 15th, 2008: Adventure Travel by Ben Tettlebaum
Locations: SF REI, Berkeley REI, Fisherman’s Warf Hostel. Check www.norcalhostels.org for details.
Boston
The Boston area Eastern New England Council of AYH offers a film series as well as travel workshops. Visit their webpage for details: www.usahostels.org/calendar.php
Los Angeles/Santa Monica
World Travel 101 Budget Travel Workshops are geared toward the first-time traveler planning a trip abroad! They are resource workshops and admission is $5 for HI-members and $10 for non-members. All workshops begin at 11 a.m., unless noted otherwise.
Workshops are subject to change or cancellation without notice - please call ahead to confirm.
The HI Travel Centre is located at:
1434 Second Street
Santa Monica, CA
90401
Phone: (310) 393-3413.
Dates and agendas for programs are:
Date
April 28
May 3
May 10
May 17
May 31
Workshop
Southeast Asia
Mature Traveler
Europe
Women Traveling Solo
Europe By Rail
What’s it all about?
Europe — If you’re planning on going to Europe don’t miss this workshop! This workshop provides basic information for a safe and successful European trip. Veteran travelers offer tips on everything from budgeting, packing, finding accommodations, rail transportation, language barriers, getting the most out of your trip and more.
Europe by Rail —Eurail, Eurail Select, Britrail, Eurostar, ferries, the Chunnel, first class, second class, couchettes, sleepers—What’s the difference? This workshop will provide an in-depth view of all these topics and more.
South East Asia — A vast region of the world including Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Come learn and explore with travel tips, health and safety precautions and other information to help you with trip planning.
Women Traveling Alone — Are you female and planning a trip overseas alone but are concerned about safety? Don’t be. Take this workshop and learn special tips on traveling alone, safety and enjoyably. Tips on budgeting, accommodations, safety, language and customs will be covered.
Mature Traveler — Turning 60 is no reason to stop following your wanderlust. This workshop will address some of the special opportunities available for mature travelers, as well as the special needs of the older traveler.
Minnesota
The Minnesota Council of HI-USA regularly presents World Travel 101 - a program designed as a "how-to" for those new to international travel - at local outdoor stores such as R.E.I. and bookstores such as Barnes & Noble.
HI-MN also holds a monthly Travelers Circle - a discussion oriented travelogue - every third Thursday at the HI-MN headquarters in St. Paul.
Both are free and open to the public. For more information see our web site: www.himinnesota.org
Michigan
World Travel Presentations Offered Through HI-USA-Michigan Council.
More Michigan Council Information available here and at www.hi-michigan.org
| Date/Time | Program | Location |
| Monday, April 7 and 14, 2008 | Cultural Awareness | Livonia Public Schools, Community Education program. Riley School, 15555 Henry Ruff, Livonia All participants MUST register through the Livonia Public Schools to attend. |
Programs for travelers
Local educational and cultural tours.
Want a local view of an American city, or how about soaking up the city's culture? Volunteer guides at HI-USA hostels share their neighborhoods, local stories, and tips for the best meals and deals.
Get a New Yorkers view of Manhattan on a special full-day walking tour sponsored by HI-New York, see the inside of The Pentagon in Washington DC with a U.S. military guide, or feel like a native in Seattle as you watch the sunset on the ferry to Bainbridge Island.
Get a special guided tour of the new J. Paul Getty Museum outside of Los Angeles, enjoy a free day at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, experience the history and architecture of Chicago with a volunteer guide, or travel to all corners of San Francisco to see murals emphasizing the local culture.
Find these local educational and cultural tours at the following HI-USA hostels:
HI-Boston
HI-Chicago
HI-Los Angeles/Santa
Monica
HI-New York
HI-San Diego, Downtown
HI-San Francisco,
Downtown
HI-San Francisco,
Fisherman's Wharf
HI-Seattle
HI-Washington DC
Find more programs at the following HI-USA hostels:
Santa Cruz, California
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard,
Massachusetts