NEW YORK

Join GAP Adventures for a screening of Planet Earth: Saving Species. Using footage from Planet Earth and contributions from film-makers, conservationists and some of the 21st Century's most eminent theologians and scientists, the series analyses the planet's many environmental crises and conservation issues and takes a cool look at what their solutions, if any, might be. A $2 suggested donation for Planeterra will be collected at the door http://www.planeterra.org/

Learn about climbing the tallest free-standing mountain in the world: Mount Kilimanjaro. At 5895m, it is Africa's highest peak. It is also a terrific climb for beginning mountaineers! The Gap Adventures team will co-host this info session with the team from Tent & Trails. Tent and Trails has over 50 years experience outfitting everything from adventure vacations, weekend excursions, and overnight getaways. Their staff consists of experienced hikers, rock climbers, and campers. They don't just sell the equipment, they use it.

**This event will be held at the Tent and Trail store, 21 Park Place in Lower Manhattan, http://tenttrails.com/ **

Discover your favorite travel destinations before you've even packed your bag! Explore more than 500 destinations, cruises, tours, adventures and travel services. Receive exclusive deals and giveaways. Enjoy live cultural performances, tastings, travel seminars and more. Learn about the best tours and locations for your schedule, travel style and budget.

Visit the Gap Adventures table in the "Adventure" aisle. The expo will be open Saturday, Feb 27 from 10 AM- 6 PM and Sunday, Feb 28 from 10 AM- 4 PM at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. http://www.nyttravelshow.com/

This week we are joined by Ryan Conery who works for Espresso Neat for a night of coffee tasting. Here is what Ryan had to say about his experiences in the coffee biz:

Coffee is a positive product. Traveling through Central and South America I gained an appreciation for great coffee and what it takes to produce great coffee. Constantly being surrounded by coffee plants and coffee people I started to think about where my coffee originates. The idea that every cup has a story becomes clear when interacting with the people whose lives depend on every cup sold. Working with coffee provides the opportunity to experience such colorful cultures while working hard to create positive relationships between growers, producers, and consumers. As the average consumer becomes more knowledgeable about coffee, industry standards will continue to rise along with the quality of every cup. My presentation will focus on
the origins of coffee, but I will also discuss the specialty coffee industry and how it is revolutionizing coffee as we know it.

Join us for a deliciously informative night of coffee tasting. A $2 suggested donation for Planeterra will be collected at the door.