Mariel from Sweden and Ursula from Spain are coming to Vienna and so we will have a VT-meeting at August 22nd at 07.00pm at:

Schmankerlwirt
Salmgasse 23
1030 Wien

Telefon/Fax just in case that you get lost:
from any ordinary tel. in Vienna : 961 94 64
from a foreign cellphone : +43 1 961 94 64
Email: info@zum-schmankerlwirt.at

how to get there :
http://www.zum-schmankerlwirt.at/content/beitrag/wegbeschreibung.html
Take U3 and get out at station Rochusmarkt. There you walk to the side of the market that is closest to the city-centre. Salmgasse starts at this end of Rochusmarkt.

Any VT members interested in meeting up for coffee, wine or a tour of the Doge's Palace on the 22nd or 23rd of August.

Write me or sign up and we'll try to organize something.

All Carolinians and Virginians, Georgians, hell anywhere in the South: Pay heed! A VT meet is in the making. Apparently there haven't been many (if ANY!) VT meets in the NC area, so be a part of VT History! Come one - come all... bring guests and your great travel spirit!

We plan to have a leisurely meal on Saturday August 23rd around 1pm. It will be at The Federal (http://www.thefederal.net/menu/menu.html)

FEDERAL: 914 West Main Street Durham NC 27701 ph# 919.680.8611

Seems like it has about everything we could ask for: Reasonable enough prices & interesting menu plus a full bar.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Hi everyone. HarShe (Harsha) is visiting Perth on a fleeting business trip from Melbourne and would like to meet up with us locals. So I thought we would put on the friendly Perth charm and give him a warm welcome down at our local waterhole - The Lucky Shag Pub on the water front opposite the Bell Tower.

Day is Sunday 24th August and time - any time after 4pm.

If you are passing through, why not come & join us for a few drinks and then possibly dinner somewhere after that. Hope to see you all there!

Cheers, Ann :o)

I will go to Mexico D.F. august 23rd. Should spend few days in the area, then go north. I will go back to take my plane on september 12th.
I would be happy to meet locals or tourists when I will be there.
Yvon LeD

Unfortunately my flights have changed. Only arrive in time to begin tour..
Will be unable to do meeting

I will be going on a tour from Cairo 26 August,2008. Would like to meet up with other VT members. Time and place once meeting established.

Hi there all. We have a distinguished guest visiting us here in Devon on Tuesday 26th and Weds 27th August and I reckon we should give her a prapper Devon welcome.

Nothing is yet planned but I reckon a drink somewhere and a bite to eat would be good.

If anyone (stranger or "fiend") fancies joining us I reckon we could have a good night out.

Interested?

Either add yourself here or mail me at my VT address and I'll update as things fall into place.

Cheers, John.

This restaurant is going on vacation and in order to get the fridge empty, they sell every dish for half of the ordinary price after 05.00pm on thursday August 28th.
Might be a good idea to have a VT-meeting, in any case I will be there and maybe you have time to join me !

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Zum Schmankerlwirt : Aufisst!
- 50% auf alle Speisen am Donnerstag, den 28. August, ab 17 Uhr

Wir machen Urlaub vom 29. August bis 14. September
Darum heißt es beim Schmankerlwirt am Donnerstag, den 28. August


Reinkommst und aufisst!

Ab 17:00 Uhr räumen wir unsere Kühlschränke - jede Speise kostet dann nur mehr die Hälfte - gegessen wird, solange der Vorrat reicht!

Zum Schmankerlwirt: Salmgasse 23, 1030 Wien (3. Bezirk);
Telefon/Fax: (01) 961 94 64; Email: info@zum-schmankerlwirt.at

Well hello there all the VT members, either residents or visitors to Dubai. I am posting on Behalf of Hamed (VT name smarty29) which this meeting was his idea. We are planning a get-together for Friday August 29th, 2008 to be started at 8:00 P.M. in Irish Village. The meeting is almost before starting the Holy month of Ramadan (for the Hijri year of 1429). Irish Village is one of the best meeting places in my opinion and they have a wide range of food and beverages on their Menu.
If you are interested to attend please sign in so we can arrange a table in advance. The meeting is planned for the purpose of having some friendly chat, lots of laugh, taking a delicious food and probably shooting some photos to be our memory for the coming years and possibly forever :-). To make it easier for everybody, please check their official web site which a location map and contact details of the club is available on the site. Their URL is as following:

http://www.irishvillage.ae/

The Location map URL:

http://www.irishvillage.ae/contact_us/map/


The Aviation Club is situated on the north side of Al Garhoud Bridge adjacent to the Emirates Airlines Training Centre. Tel: 04 / 2824750/2
Ample car parking is available.

You all take care and hopefully will see you all in the meeting :-)

****IMPORTANT NOTICE****
Because of the heat I will get indoor of the Irish Village as they have aircondition. I try to find a table so will sit there until all the members get in and then maybe we can bring and join two tables together so it can accommodate more individuals. Preferebly on the smokers side of the indoor section!! :-) So when arriving at or about 8:00 P.M. just get inside the Pub and look for members table.

This is de mail I sent to some of you via email for this afternoon. Please sms me if you can be there! Thanks, hope to see you.

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Hi There all!

Very nice that you want to come and looking forward meeting you!

Jennifer gave us a good tip for to have a drink:

Palate Palette Restaurant & Bar
21 Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari
50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.palatepalette.com

My colleague Paul Koning made reservations for us at 15.30 hrs.on Saturday the
30th!
Please allow me to invite you and pay for a few drinks and snacks! (well my
colleague Paul; -)

As you know are doing this for a TV programme. So when we meet you will find out
that it is not just me, but also 4 other people from the TV crew: Paul, Han,
Oscar and Edwin. All relaxed relatively young ;-) and outgoing people. Just to
give you an impression: I would like just to attend this ?ordinary? meeting and
the camera will follow this(so no acting necessary). I will ask you some
questions about your daily life and maybe some tips about Malaysia or Kuala
Lumpur. And I will share some of my (travel) experiences if you?re interested.

At a certain moment it may occur -not to be rude- that we need to leave as we
have some sort of schedule to follow.

At the moment we will be with 4 members, so would be nice if some more people
can come, please let me know if you bring somebody or if other VT members will
join in.

For me this is a new thing, but as I mentioned before, such a great way to get
to get to know some new people and experience Kuala Lumpur!

My colleague Paul has a cell phone (international) also possible to sms of
course:
+31 6 1586 8056

See you Saturday!

Sebastiaan

Dear VT members,

My name is Sebastiaan Labrie and work for a Dutch travel programme "3 Op Reis" (translated: Channel 3 travels). In each episode we travel across the world in search of unknown and inspiring travel destinations. The programme is broadcasted on the third public channel in the Netherlands.

I read about the VT meetings that are organized all over the world, what a great way to meet people and different cultures and get to know a place!

At the end of August we (myself and a camera crew) will be in Kuala Lumpur, therefore I would love to meet some people from KL or fellow travelers before continuing my trip. Would be great to exchange some tips about this -in my idea- fascinating and interesting city!


Date and Time: Saturday August 30, 15.00 hrs

Place: Somewhere in the center of KL, suggestions are welcome!

If you are in ´town´, and speak English or Dutch please sign up and let's have a drink!

Best Regards,
Sebastiaan Labrie


Ps: To get an idea about our programme, check our website: www.3opreis.nl
Or our broadcast company: www.llink.nl

We are trying to organise a VT meet in Cadiz at the end of August if you will be around for lunch/dinner on the 30th drop me a line, I would love to hear from you! Puerto _Lover will be coming along too, so come on join in!

Hi, Louise - lou31 - will be in town all the way from sunny Queensland in Australia - and would like to meet up with any VTers who want to meet for a chat, a coffee, a beer, a meal - whether its for a few minutes, an hour or all afternoon and evening - please let us know whatever suits!

Open to suggestions for general consensus meeting time - maybe afternoon or evening Saturday 30th or Sunday 31st - before Lou flies home late Monday night 1st Sept.
Venue or venues to be determined!

Gates open at 11:00 and the music starts at 12:00. I'll be in the dance tent located beside the concession stands most all day. The weather promises to be great.
See the tip on my page there is a link to the rhythm and roots home page there for more details.
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/e35d4/d2e20/4

Hi, I am going to be in London from Aug 28 leaving Sep 2. Would like to meet VT members for dinner/launge/drinks. Some place fun and unique (preferably locals favorite)

Hi Guys and Girls,

I will be in Dubai from Aug 30th until September 3rd, Just wondering if anyone wants to meet up for drinks?

Cheers

Cam

Hi, I am going to be in Istanbul in September for a while. Would like to meet VT members for dinner/launge/drinks. Some place fun and unique (preferably locals favorite)

So completely new to both Thailand and Bagkok, planning on visiting all the temples, taking some photographs and experiencing the culture. If anyone wants to tag along let me know and we'll arrange either a day's sightseeing or an evening drinks meet.

Be part of history. Be part of the longest party!

This is one of the events that made more Manila Vters -more active at VT...The event that strengthened bonds w/ other Vters incldg the int'l virtual attendees...The event that launched new & exciting VT members (dcmanicad, clairedemaisip, bluechef)... The one event that every Vter & aspiring Vter is waiting for...This is Asia's version of Europe's famous month long beer drinking event...It is one of Philippine's contributions to merrymaking and fun...

Its' the Annual SAN MIGUEL BEER OKTOBERFEST 2008

In anticipation for the month-long, worldwide beer festival called ?Oktoberfest? grows, the Philippines? well-loved beer brand San Miguel Pale Pilsen will attempt to put the country on the Guinness World Records for the most number of people toasting and the longest beer bar.

San Miguel Pale Pilsen, the country?s first and most renowned brew, will try to get Filipinos on the record books by holding the biggest Oktoberfest celebration ever and getting beer lovers to raise their glasses and toast at the same time. The current record is 13,500 people, set by the United States in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The venerable beer brand is also setting its sights on another world record ? for the longest bar. The event will feature a 600-meter bar area which will stretch throughout San Miguel Ave from Julia Vargas to Lourdes Ave. to best the current record of 240 meters held by Taiwan.

The world record attempts are set to take place on September 5, Friday, all over Ortigas Center in Mandaluyong City, at the kick-off of this year?s celebration of San Miguel Oktoberfest. The event is open to all.

San Miguel Pale Pilsen will set up four stages along San Miguel Avenue to accommodate around 40 of the country?s hottest bands, including a popular foreign band, to provide entertainment to the toasting crowd.

On the same day, San Miguel Oktoberfest Siento Bente will also be welcomed simultaneously in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu; Iloilo, Davao, Olongapo and Sta. Rosa City.

San Miguel Oktoberfest, recognized by the Department of Tourism (DoT) as an official fiesta celebration, will start a month early to extend the festivities to 120 days-- the longest Oktoberfest celebration in the world.Be part of history. Be part of the longest party!

Meeting place: McDonald's El Pueblo Pasig City.
Time: 7PM onwards and till drunk...

For more updates:
San Miguel Beer
'07 HighlightsManila's top VT photographer
More pics1 of Manila's top event organizer

We enjoyed the show and the meeting last year. So let join the crowd again (around 1 million?!) and see the sterling performance of the fastest pilots, a thrilling battle over the banks of the river Douro. But before all this liveliness lets get together in another vtmeeting.
This time to avoid the crowds "at the table" we will meet saturday evening between the qualifying race (saturday afternoon) and the final race (sunday afternoon).
We didn't decided yet the final plans but maybe a fish dinner in Matosinhos / Leça da Palmeira area will be appropriate - after all it's the "Festa do Mar" (Feast of the Sea) season. Moreover the fish /sea food there it's very fresh and we can find very good and cheap restaurants and open spaces out on the street during the Feast.
Subscribe and send your opinions about the meeting. Then we will democratically decide.

Welcome t' us up North.

In the hills and valleys around Calderdale there is a stirring.
Children cry, mothers lock their doors and the dogs walk round in pairs.
Hoards are set to descend on this small sleepy town of Halifax.
Is this a curse? Are there monsters abound? Are our trees safe?
What could be lurking, so menacing or just plain frightening.

Yes, you have guessed right!!!

It is a VT meeting.

Norland Scarecrow Festival.
This weekend will include a visit to the unusual Norland Village Scarecrow Festival.
Here the entire Village produces Scarecrows, which are displayed throughout the Village.
This years theme is: - Books and Authors.

The Rushbearing.
In the good old days, churches did not have any form of floor covering.
What they used were rushes, these however had to be replaced and was done by local volunteers which then became a festival.
The Rushbearing is a simile of this event.
A cart is covered with rushes, a poor young lass has then to sit on the top of this (aprrox 15 feet in the air) and then the entire cart is hand pulled round the local villages by big strapping lads.

Clay Pigeon Shooting.
You will be taken to my local gun club where you will have the opportunity to fire a shotgun.
You will be given tuition on how to safely use the gun and shoot the clays.
PLEASE NOTE, at no time is there EVER live animals shot at our shoots.

Rough plans to date:-
We are work during the week days so we will be unable to spend anytime with our visitors.

Thursday night 4th September, we go to a local Cricket Club for "Quiz Night" You are of course welcome to come and join us, a light supper is usually supplied.

Friday night: - We have arranged for those of you who wish to dine out at our favourite Halifax restaurant, Café Passion. The food is Mediterranean in style and will be a buffet style meal.

Saturday: -
08.45 Leave hotel and visit "The Scarecrows" in Norland.
10.00 Depart for "Mystery Trip" (£6)
12.30 Lunch, "Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas".
14.00 Arrive in Sowerby Bridge for the "Rushbearing Festival"
17.00 Go and see the "Gibbet"
20.00 Evening meal at The Wool Merchants Hotel. (Italian)

Sunday: -
08.45 Clay Pigeon Shooting.
13.00 Traditional Sunday Lunch
15.00 Triangle Inn to see the descent of the Rushbearing Cart down Millbank.
When this has finished, we will go down to our local village cricket club and have a drink or two and watch a little cricket.
Evening meal: - TBA


Now for the bad news.
I am having to limit the amount of people attending this meeting to 49.
Haydock races are on this weekend and all the smaller coaches have been taken.
I can get a 49 seater, which I will have to book now. Anything bigger than this will be very restricted in the narrow lanes around Norland and seeing the Scarecrows would be near impossible.
I have my car which will take another 3 if I have to.


For your information, this meeting is a VT member, see:-

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/f75f5/

Here will be posted as much information as I can give, including hotels, transport and a rough guide to what is going to happen and where.

If you wish to become a Virtual Attendee for this meeting, please Email me.

Hello VT'ers! :-)

So I am going to be in Singapore for 2 days only and wondered if anyone wanted to meet up for drinks etc on Sep 7th! I am traveling alone so looking for a guide / drinking friends if you want to meet up / tag along. See you there! :-)

Hi, I am going to be in Bodrum from Sep 8th. Would like to meet VT members for dinner/launge/drinks. Some place fun and unique (preferably locals favorite)

Although this wasn't very successful the last time I was in Rome, does anyone want to meet up for drinks & conversation either the evening of Wednesday, September 10th, or possibly the evening of Sunday, September 14th? If so, please let me know.

just to know other point of view ...ciao

I'm taking a day off work to see something special. I'm going on my own, and then I thought I'd open it up to all VT members. Short notice & unusual event, but who knows...

Laytown is near Drogheda. Once a year it holds a horse race meeting which is the same as anything you'll see at Longchamps, Epsom or Monmouth Park - except that it takes place on the beach at low tide. For more information look at www.goracing.ie and select the Laytown tab on the left.

First race is at 3pm. The 6th and last is at 5.30.

I'll be renting a small car at Dublin airport about 10am, and could take anyone who needs transport. I'll be having lunch somewhere near Drogheda.

Any questions - email me!

Hi London,

Actully, we are coming from dubai and we will stay in london 09 - 11 & 26- 29 of september 08.

Please let me know if you VT members are ready to have a meeting in one of those days.

I also share my experince about UAE, Middel east and also how to invest your money which is very intersting for you.

Please do not hesitate to reply me,
Best Regards,
AZADEH

Hi everyone! I am so excited to be going to Mexico City with my sister. We will be in town for only 5 days. We are going to see as much as we possibly can but we would love to meet any VT members that are going to be around in the area at the same time. Locals,Tourist...it doesnt matter. Lets find a place to meet!

Hello - I'm in Dublin and decided to have a spur of the moment meeting. The Westin Hotel upgraded us to a wonderful room with extra living area. I'd like to invite Dublin members and any other members passing by to join me for appetizers, beer and wine in our room from 6:00 to 7:30. I also brought some VT goodies that I'd like to share.

Please let me know - I'd love to meet some of our members from this area. Dublin is fabulous.

Stephanie

Anybody up for meeting for drinks? I will be in Singapore starting 12 Sep to 21 Sep, I would love to meet new people.