What we’re about
We are world travelers who are passionate about cultural exchange, authentic and responsible travel, and global adventures. If you're as addicted to world travel as we are, or are interested in embarking on travel adventures, you'll enjoy this group.
Join us for one of our many upcoming events, hook up with other members to plan a trip, or just relax on a social outing and share travel tips and stories with fellow adventurers. We have regular Traveler Social where travelers chat--sharing stories and inspiration. We also have regular Talk Travel and Destination Discussions. Each month the theme for these changes as they take us around the world.
There are also Special Presentations and Travel Classes.
This group is about being open to travel as well as others. Please only join if you believe in tolerance, respect, and kindness to all.
We are sponsored by Wild Spirit Travel (www.WildSpiritTravel.com). A company sharing travel tips to help people "Travel on Their Terms."
If you are in the travel industry feel free to come to our meetups, but please no sales or pushing of tours either at meetups or in posts to this group. Instead, come meet the organizers and become a regular member. Once, active, you may be able to do a presentation. This group is about meeting up and learning about travel from each other. If you are not in the area, this is probably not the group for you. Thanks.
Photos taken at events may be used by Shyla & Dan Bare, meetup organizers, or the sponsors, Wild Spirit Travel, in social media, websites, or print. They may promote future meetups, travel talks/classes, or general Wild Spirit Travel. By attending an event listed in this group you give consent to be in photos. Any photo uploaded to the group by a member must be their own work and one they have the right to share. Once uploaded to this meetup group, the organziers/sponsors may use.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Traveler Social - NW PortlandLucky Labrador Beer Hall, Portland, OR
No fooling, there is a free traveler gathering on April 1st in NW Portland. This event is open to any traveler or travel dreamer. It is a great way to meet people who have been around the world, get tips and tricks for future trips, and to share your travel stories too. Whether you're a woman who loves to travel, a senior traveler seeking new adventures, or a single traveler looking for new connections, this event is designed to ignite your wanderlust and connect you with a community of travel enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet fellow travelers.
There are costs to running a meetup group and holding events. As such, we ask all attendees to make a donation at the event (suggested amount is $5). If you do sign up, please plan to attend. If your plans change simply switch your RSVP here on meetup. Not showing is hard on organizers, venues, and other travelers. Honor the RSVP system – if you sign up show up.
Find this traveler group at the Lucky Lab in NW Portland (in the Pearl district). This location has indoor and outdoor seating. Weather will dictate where we are. There will be signs up identifying our group as travelers. Please support the venue by purchasing food and/or drink.
Traveler Social Facilitators: Shyla & Dan Bare are International Travel Coaches with Wild Spirit Travel. They started organizing traveler socials after moving to Portland at the end of a seven-year trip around the world. The goal was to connect with other like-minded travelers. At the gatherings they also realized they had lots of information to share so started doing private Travel Coaching sessions and wrote the bestselling Before You Go Abroad Handbook .
This event is cross posted to the Wild Spirit Travel website and the International Traveler & Dreamer group.
Fine Print: Refunds will only be made if the entire event is cancelled.
We will follow Covid-19 protocols that may be in place when we meet, currently there are none. The CDC does recommend that people get the 2023/24 Covid-19 vaccine/booster. Please be courteous of other travelers, do not come if you have Covid-19, flu, or cold symptoms.Photos taken at the event may be used by Shyla & Dan Bare, or Wild Spirit Travel, in social media, websites, or print. They may promote future meetups, travel talks/classes, the Global Traveler Pass, or general Wild Spirit Travel activities.