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Welcome Bay Area people! EVERYONE is welcome! If you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. a dinner or brunch or any other FUN activity), feel free to let us know and we’ll help you get it set up in the group!
This group's focus: Travel, outdoor activities, music, hiking, lunches, dinners, dancing and nightlife. If you want to make new friends and meet new people, you have come to the right place. Of course, you are always welcome to post your ideas and one of us organizers may choose to make your idea an event. All ideas are always welcome. We often plan our events well in advance so you will find the calendar packed with fun activities throughout the month and locations throughout the Bay Area.
The trips in this group are usually at least 90% solo travelers. So let’s travel together with fun, like-minded travelers! If you have an open mind and are kind to fellow travelers; you will fit in perfectly on these trips!
Note : The people on these trips are from all over the States, but you’ll always be connected with people from the same city on a trip so you can meet up face to face and get to know your future travel partners prior to the trip. You’ll also be connected to the whole group via email and WhatsApp prior to the trip so you can virtually get to know those that are from different areas. On average, the people on each trip are 90% solo travelers, but it’s hard to predict the exact demographic for each trip so please keep this in mind.
Feel free to join the Facebook Travel Forum to connect with past travelers on these trips, see pictures, ask questions, funny travel memes, travel related articles, etc. : https://www.facebook.com/groups/613025845523107
The trips in this group are put on by a small tour company called Globe Drifters and they focus on small group trips geared towards solo travelers with the mission of giving new meaning to travel by putting the human experience at the heart of their trips. The groups are small with 10-12 people maximum per trip and about 90% of everyone on each trip are solo travelers so you’re not stuck being the odd man out on trips with mostly couples. You’ll have the best of both worlds; solo travel with the security of a small group of other solo travelers for some company on your adventure! To contact Globe Drifters directly, you can email info@globe-drifters.com.
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See all- Morocco Trip! - May 2024Tangier, Tangier
MOROCCO TRIP!
• Dates: May 4 - 15, 2024 (12 days / 11 nights)
• Cost: $3150 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $675
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/trip-to-morocco/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trips: https://flickr.com/photos/155293978@N02/albums/72157712258291947.
If you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
Discover the best of Morocco and its local culture in a small group… From ancient medinas to vast Saharan dunes; Morocco’s enchanting landscapes will mesmerize and transport you back in time. Haggle for spices and textiles in bustling souks, sleep under an immense blanket of twinkling stars in the Sahara Desert, and caravan by camel just like Berber nomads.
The Blue City: Chefchaouen’s brilliant blues will engulf you for 3 days and 2 nights whereas many groups skip it or just do a quick stop.
It’s your vacation!: All the must-sees are included, but if there’s a particular activity that you would like to skip, your tour leader is there to offer alternative options.
Extraordinary accommodations: The riads on this trip are hand-picked for their uniqueness and quality. They include a boutique hotel that is built right into the side of a gorge wall and a luxury desert camp straight out of Arabian Nights!
- Turkey Trip! - May 2024İstanbul, İstanbul
• Dates: May 23 - June 2, 2024 (11 days / 10 nights)
• Cost: $3500 (per person, excluding international flights)
• Single supplement: $650
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/turkey/
Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trips: https://flickr.com/photos/155293978@N02/albums/72157710013233457
If you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
Beat the crowds and visit Turkey in tranquility… No one likes to travel to amazing, awe-inspiring places and swim through seas of oblivious tourists taking a million selfies. Our trip has been carefully planned to beat the crowds so that you can actually see and enjoy the bucketlist sites in Turkey as well as some unique, off-the-beaten-path things.
Queen Cleopatra’s ancient pools: Swim among the famous Roman temple’s ruins in these pools steeped in history just a few hours before closing to avoid crowds and have the place to yourself!
Private Bosphorus River cruise: Sail on your own private yacht and explore lesser-known, intimate estates along the riverfront.
Pamukkale (Cotton Castle): Stay the night for a sunset visit to avoid the hordes of day-trippers.
- Greek Island Trips! - May/Jun 2024Naxos, Naxos
• Dates (10 days / 9 nights):
• Cost: $3150 (per person, excluding flights)
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/greek-naxos-slowcation/
See pictures from past trips here: GREEK ISLANDS PHOTOS!
This trip is a “Slowcation” and you can read more about it here: https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/
Below is some information. If you have any questions, you can email info@globe-drifters.com.
Off-the-beaten-path Greek island paradise… Naxos is an authentic Greek island in the Cyclades away from the masses of tourists. It is the perfect mix of sandy beaches, stunning turquoise waters, olive groves, mountains, and local traditions. Naxos is also Zeus’ childhood home and boasts wonderful Greek food as well as amazing hospitality!
Beaches: Sun-soaked and radiant, Naxos is a great location to take some time and relax in the many sun loungers on the beach.
See what few tourists see: Visit Naxos’ inland which most visitors skip. Take in the charming Greek villages and majestic mountain ranges on the Cyclades’ largest island.
Boat life!: Channel your inner James Bond as you speed around in a boat to the idyllic village of Naoussa on Paros and the picture-perfect beaches in and around Naxos.
Stay in a boutique hotel located in the peaceful countryside of Naxos but just a 15-minute walk into the island’s old town (with a grocery store and plenty of cafes & restaurants) and a 10-minute walk to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean Sea (with umbrella and beach chair rental available!)
- Tuscany/Umbria Villa Slowcation! - Sept/Oct 2024Città della Pieve, Città della Pieve, PG
TUSCANY/UMBRIA VILLA SLOWCATION (11 days / 10 nights)
• Dates:• Cost: $3500 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $350
*4 rooms available on each trip with no single supplement fee!
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/tuscany-umbria-villa-slowcation/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trips: ITALIAN VILLA SLOWCATION PHOTOS!
What is a slowcation? Click here to find out: https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/
If you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
Experience small town Italy like a local… Tuscany conjures up dreams of life at a slower pace where you can soak in the culture, food, and picturesque vistas of the Italian countryside. Stroll through narrow passageways of medieval villages perched on hilltops. Pick out cheese & wine at the market in town and chat with the locals. Then, head back to your 18th-century villa passing olive groves in time for an amazing sunset. Tuscany is the dream vacation and now is your chance!
Live like a local: Sip on espresso & people-watch at a sidewalk cafe in town. Stop by the local grocery store for provisions to prepare a family-style meal in the villa’s fully-equipped kitchen. End the day with a glass of fine wine in your new home.
Ideal location: Most villas in the region are 7 kilometers on average to the closest town & you’d need a rental car during your trip. Our villa is only a 15 to 20-minute walk into town with charming shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Discover Italy: Many of Tuscany & Umbria’s most famous towns are only 30 – 45 minutes away from the villa so you can explore all the best locations in the region without going far.
Please email info@globe-drifters.com if you have questions!
