Storytelling

"Their stories of the open road stretch across continents and wend their way over distant plains. Forget the first-class ticket, matching luggage or reservations at the Ritz. These travelers are far more likely to load a spare set of clothes in a backpack, fly stand-by and seek out a cheap bed at a hostel or sleep beneath the stars. Many TC types have been known to buy a one-way fare to the other side of the world and, with the help of odd jobs, work their way back home over the course of several months. On the way they earn a wealth of experiences and outrageous tales."

from Globetrotters' Gathering Place by Gayle Worland. Special to The Washington Post. Friday, July 31, 1998; Page N11

Chimp-n-Sea (CnS) hosts The Traveler’s Circle (tc), a free wildlife and travel storytelling gathering in Washington, DC. The gathering, which is over eleven years old, attracts 35-55 people per month. Come join us to hear fascinating stories about adventures in traveling and wildlife as well as to meet some of DC's most interesting people. All are welcome and invited to share some of your own stories.

The Traveler’s Circle meets the first Wednesday of each month, from 6:30-10:00pm (show up/leave whenever), at the Kabab House, 1108 K Street, NW, 3 blocks north of Metro Center, across the street from the Washington International Hostel.

All are welcome! Contact CnS if you’d like to start your own tc or if you’d like to receive or contribute stories to tc’s free email newsletter.

In the DC Area? Download one of our posters and post it at your job or hang out spot.