Hello, I am Mela, the host and organizer of Solo Travel Tales. Welcome to our site. I hope you will join us for one of our travel-cultural-history meetings and events. We share tips, info, photos and lots of stories regarding independent travel. Our meetings are filled with travel tales and information; sharing our personal tips, resources, photos, laughs and the wonderful travel stories that usually accompany a good adventure. Our attendees are 'real' travelers and are eager to listen and share …

This group is opened to MEChA alumni, Chicanas/os, and anyone who feels close to our comunidad. I have personally felt disconnected after years of living in the professional world.  I miss the interaction of our cultures and the need to keep each other connected with the latest news that affects our community. Let's keep each other involved. Hope the spirit of MEChA that taught us to help and serve our younger generations and elders still thrives. "La union hace la fuerza"

Un intento de mantenerse al día con el pensamiento moderno que surge de los autores en países de hispanohablante.

Calling all southern California lesbians who love to learn! Let's visit museums, art galleries, and other educational experiences together! We have some incredible exhibits in southern California and sometimes our daily routines and busy schedules keeps us from having the opportunity to experience some amazing things.  Let's put this fun on our calendars and not miss out anymore! This group will plan in two ways: 1 local exhibit in southern California each month. 2 exhibits outside of our local …

We make soap and handcrafted bath and body products. Come out and share recipes, resources, learn new techniques or get and give some soapy inspiration. Whether you're a cold process; hot process or liquid soaper or want to learn the art and science of handcrafting all natural bath & body products, or just love buying the real thing then join us!

Purpose of the group is to provide support and social activities to African Americans in the long beach area. Most clubs have too many restrictions eg professional, skiers, hikers. Most clubs isolate African Americans. This is a club simply for people who want to have good, clean safe fun with their peers in the African American community. We can learn to love and grow together.

What exactly is the Orange County Anime Group (or OCAG for short)? OCAG is a group dedicated to giving the Otaku of OC and surrounding areas (we have members from LA and Riverside counties too that come out to meetups now and then) a place to interact and have fun with other otaku in a safe and casual atmosphere. We usually gather at least once a month (though usually more often) in places in and around Orange County. What do you do in OCAG? What are meet ups like? Our main meet up consists o …

The OC Japanese Meetup is a way for those who are interested in learning about Japan, the history, culture and language (of all levels) to meet. We have fun outings and events where members can exchange information, share interests, and establish friendships. We are not a singles or dating site! If you'd like to join us please include a picture of yourself in your profile. It does not have to be your main picture if you prefer, but it must be viewable to us through your group profile. We ask thi …

El tema de este Grupo Meetup es seleccionar una lectura contemporanea de origen hispano, leerlo, y reunirnos para discutir el tema (y las influencias, impactos culturales, ...en fin..., lo que surge). Mantendremos una mezcla de autores de España/Sudamerica/Centroamerica/México. Bienvenidos a los lectores a que les fascina la lengua/cultura española y latinoamericana. Bienvenidos también a todos los niveles del idioma español, no importa si tiene un nivel principiante o sea de herencia natal. -- …

En Francais. Quelque soit votre niveau. Notre but est de se rencontrer, de parler en francais et de participer a des activitees bien francaises. Long Beach est surnommee depuis des generations 'la ville internationale". C'est bien vrai. J'ai rencontre beaucoup de francophones ici parmi les europeens, les vietnamiens, les cambodgiens, les libanais et beaucoup d'autres. Quel plaisir. Alors continuons a parler francais, apprenons les uns des autres, echangeons les bonnes adresses et le calendrier d …

Meet Latinos or Latino lovers who appreciate good music (mainly Brazilian), and keep them informed of our musical events.  These include performances of well-known international musicians, as well as lesser known, but equally good, local bands. Bossa Nova, Samba, Forró, Boleros, and other Latin beats will show you a broader view of our rich Latino culture!

The purpose of this meetup is to learn Russian through conversations, games, and exercises while having a lot of fun. This is FAR from a typical boring class where people get together to study a language. This is a meetup that feels like a party where people make friends, socialize, learn new things from each other and from their host. We welcome everybody regardless their nationality, race, or  age. Just come and see it for yourself. You'll love it!!!

“This is a group for FUN and HAPPY people interested in learning Sign Language for Hearing, Hard of Hearing and Deaf people (please ... no grumpy or crabby people allowed). All skills levels are welcome and encouraged. I started this group to meet other happy people interested in Fun Social Gatherings to improve their SIGN skills and helping others improve theirs. Family style meetings and activities are always in the planning stages and all suggestions and ideas are welcome. Looking forward to …

Ciao Italia is for lovers of Italian language, people, culture, food, music, movies, events, Italy...the list can go on. It is open to Italian language speakers, language learners, and those that simply appreciate the rich, diverse italian culture. Ciao Italia Meetups will be throughout Southern California and bring together those passionate about all things italian: conversation, film, music, food, museum exhibits, festivals, and more.

The purpose of this group is to bring together groups of people who either already know French or wish to learn French. Anyone with a love and/ or interest in French language and or culture should join.

We believe in the value of meaningful cross-cultural interaction towards building greater human understanding, across the united states. Our goal is to foster an inspiring environment of mutual respect and wonder with regard to social and cultural differences, where people with remarkably different backgrounds can learn and grow together.

Benvenuto!!! Meet people who love everything Italian.  Make new friends, practice the language, be exposed to a different culture, tradition, and cuisine. Please note: We do not provide Italian lessons . Prospective members should have either taken at least a basic Italian course or learned some Italian in another way, such as living in Italy for a period of time or exposure to Italian speakers in the U.S. If this description fits you, then please join us to share conversation and enjoyable eve …