We have started the preparations for a Meetup of WH Travellers in 2026.

The main course will be the Condominio theatres of Central Italy, a nominated site for 2026. We will try to gain (exclusive) access to the interior of some of the theatres.
We will also include other nominated sites in the area.

The dates are not firm yet, but keep the weekends of May 9-10 and September 5-6 available in your agenda if you want to join (we're aiming for one of those).

Great! Not far from there is one location of the TWHS site of the Benedictine settlements, and in general it is a wonderful region to explore, which also includes a part of the Evaporite Karsts :-)

One way or the other I will probably have problems the 9-10 May. September sounds only slightly better... I hope to be there anyway.

I think Italy and Emilia Romagna should work for everyone.
* 3 (Chianti Factory Towns are also nearby) nominated tentative sites.
* Special treatment by arranging tour to theatre, 2026 candidate.
* Good food, good prices.
* Lots of hinterland with truly great sites (Pisa, Florence, Ravenna, Venice ...)
* Good transport with international airports and budget airlines operating.

One last point and Els will probably make this point more clear when the final date is set: The meetups are not a closed shop and we always invite newbies. They are very different from your usual organized tour group as all of us are very individualistically minded and mature travellers and there is plenty space and opportunities to meet and branch off if you feel more like seeing Pisa than the Chianti Factory town.

Hope everyone has a great time! Would love to attend another of these some day, but they generally aren't within our "quick trip" distance :)