About us
This group is for food lovers and travelers who don’t want to wait on their friends to finally say “yes” to get out to enjoy some good eats, socialize, and see the world. Life is too short and the world is too big!
The food events in this group are member-driven so if you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. brunch, cooking class, happy hour, a meal out at a new restaurant, etc), feel free to let me know and I'll help you get it set up in the group!
The trips in this group are usually 90% solo travelers but everyone is welcome, female/male, solo/couple/friends, straight/LGBTQIA+! 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 buddies prior to the trip. You’ll also be connected to the whole group via email 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 group 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 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, usually with 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](mailto:info@globe-drifters.com).
Upcoming events
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Karaoke at Randall's Pub!
Randall's Pub, 6341 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL, CHICAGO, IL, USFebruary has arrived and LOVE is in the air! Join your pals at Randall's Pub to spread the love and the karaoke joy❤️ Nothing brings people together like singing a few of their favorite tunes. Join your host, Lisa Lenny, for karaoke at Randall's pub - starting at 9PM.
Randall's is a fun and friendly environment where you can be comfortable to sing your heart out to a supportive crowd. Lisa Lenny runs a good vibes only room with a 2-drink minimum to participate in karaoke (drinks include non-alcoholic beverages).
🌟Karaoke is EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY and LAST FRIDAY of the month - Songs start at 9PM and karaoke runs until midnight🌟
If you'd like to check out our karaoke song list ahead of time, follow the link below:
https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-song-list.html2 attendees
⛪✨ A Medieval Jewel in Edgewater: St. Gregory the Great Church Visit 🕯️🏛️
St. Gregory The Great, 5545 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL, US⛪✨ A Medieval Jewel in Edgewater: St. Gregory the Great Church Visit 🕯️🏛️
🌿 An Inspiring Afternoon Inside One of Edgewater’s Most Beautiful Historic Churches ✨
Join us for a special guided visit to St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, a beloved Catholic landmark in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. Known for its striking architecture, breathtaking sanctuary, and deep roots in the city’s immigrant history, St. Gregory offers a powerful glimpse into faith, community, and neighborhood life on the North Side.
This is a stationary guided church visit — no walking tour — allowing us to slow down and truly appreciate the church’s architecture, artwork, symbolism, and history in a peaceful and reflective setting.
Expect soaring spaces, stunning stained glass, sacred imagery, candlelight, and stories that connect Catholic tradition with the development of Edgewater itself. ✨
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🕰️ Schedule, Meeting Info & Cost
📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church 5545 N. Paulina St.
⏱️ Visit length: ~90 minutes
💰 $15 per person
💵 Cash strongly preferred (Zelle / Venmo / PayPal accepted as I submit one group donation)⚠️ All attendees must check in with me at the start and submit payment directly to me so I can provide one group donation to the church.
📸 Photography is allowed — please be respectful of the sacred space and follow any guidance from our hosts.
🎤 Private guided experience arranged for our group.
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🌟 What We’ll Experience
⛪ A beautiful historic sanctuary
🎨 Religious art and stained glass
🕯️ Candles, devotional elements, and sacred symbolism
📜 The story of the parish and Edgewater’s immigrant Catholic communities
🏛️ Architectural details reflecting early 20th-century church designThis visit takes place entirely inside the church and immediate grounds.
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📖 About St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church
St. Gregory the Great has served Chicago’s North Side since 1904, when Luxembourger immigrants petitioned for the creation of a new parish to serve the rapidly growing Edgewater community. As the neighborhood evolved from lakeside farmland into a vibrant residential district, the parish quickly became a spiritual and cultural anchor.The current church building, completed in the 1920s, is officially classified as Norman Gothic in style — reflecting French influences on English architecture following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It stands as one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
At the dedication ceremony, George Cardinal Mundelein famously described St. Gregory’s as “a medieval jewel in a modern setting.”
Every artistic and architectural element within the church — from paintings and sculpture to arches, shrines, and stained glass — carries symbolic meaning. The interior invites visitors on a spiritual journey from darkness to light, Alpha to Omega, life to death to rebirth.The founding pastor, Msgr. Michael Klasen, created a booklet titled The Church Beautiful, explaining the symbolism behind the church’s design and sacred artwork — many of which we will discuss during our visit.
Named for Pope St. Gregory the Great, the 6th-century pope known for strengthening the early Church, promoting sacred music (Gregorian chant), and expanding Christian education, the parish reflects his legacy of faith, beauty, and teaching.
Over the decades, St. Gregory has served generations of immigrant families — including Luxembourger, Irish, German, Polish, and later Latino parishioners — mirroring the evolving story of Edgewater itself.
Today, the church remains an active and welcoming parish, celebrated for its magnificent interior and enduring role in the neighborhood.
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🍽️ Optional Coffee or Lunch After the Visit
Those interested are welcome to join me afterward for coffee or lunch at a nearby neighborhood spot.
🍽️ Options will be shared closer to the date.
⚠️ Please bring cash — some venues may not split checks.***
👟 What to Bring
• Camera
• Respectful attire
• $15 tour fee (exact change appreciated)***
🚇 Getting There
Public transportation is easy and encouraged.
Use Google Maps or CTA Trip Planner:
https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/***
🚗 Parking
• Street parking available nearby (check posted signs)
• Metered parking along Bryn Mawr, Ashland & Ravenswood
• Residential side streets often available
• Area can be busy due to lakefront & Loyola — arriving early is recommended
• SpotHero or ParkWhiz also helpful***
📝 RSVP & No-Show Policy
✔️ Please keep your RSVP updated
✔️ Cancel promptly if plans change
❌ Repeated no-shows may affect future event participation***
✨⛪ Join us for a meaningful opportunity to experience Catholic faith, sacred art, and Edgewater history — all inside one of Chicago’s most beautiful neighborhood churches. ✨
11 attendeesKaraoke at Randall's Pub!
Randall's Pub, 6341 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL, CHICAGO, IL, USFebruary has arrived and LOVE is in the air! Join your pals at Randall's Pub to spread the love and the karaoke joy❤️ Nothing brings people together like singing a few of their favorite tunes. Join your host, Lisa Lenny, for karaoke at Randall's pub - starting at 9PM.
Randall's is a fun and friendly environment where you can be comfortable to sing your heart out to a supportive crowd. Lisa Lenny runs a good vibes only room with a 2-drink minimum to participate in karaoke (drinks include non-alcoholic beverages).
🌟Karaoke is EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY and LAST FRIDAY of the month - Songs start at 9PM and karaoke runs until midnight🌟
If you'd like to check out our karaoke song list ahead of time, follow the link below:
https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-song-list.html2 attendeesKaraoke at Randall's Pub!
Randall's Pub, 6341 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL, CHICAGO, IL, USFebruary has arrived and LOVE is in the air! Join your pals at Randall's Pub to spread the love and the karaoke joy❤️ Nothing brings people together like singing a few of their favorite tunes. Join your host, Lisa Lenny, for karaoke at Randall's pub - starting at 9PM.
Randall's is a fun and friendly environment where you can be comfortable to sing your heart out to a supportive crowd. Lisa Lenny runs a good vibes only room with a 2-drink minimum to participate in karaoke (drinks include non-alcoholic beverages).
🌟Karaoke is EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY and LAST FRIDAY of the month - Songs start at 9PM and karaoke runs until midnight🌟
If you'd like to check out our karaoke song list ahead of time, follow the link below:
https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-song-list.html2 attendees
Past events
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