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What we’re about
This group is for travelers who don’t want to wait on their friends to finally say “yes” to travel. Life is too short and the world is too big!
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!
If you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. a brunch, happy hour, travel talk, coffee, etc), feel free to let me know and I'll help you get it set up in the group!
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 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!
- Iceland Trip! - Oct 2024Reykjavík, Reykjavík
ICELAND TRIP!
• Dates: October 11 - 21, 2024 (11 days / 10 nights)
• Cost: $4700 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $800
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/iceland/Check out pictures from our past trips to get an idea of the group and what we do: ICELAND TRIP PHOTOS!
See below for more information. Please email info@globe-drifters.com if you have any questions.
A slower-paced, small group tour through Iceland… There’s so much to do and see in Iceland that it’s tough to fit it all in one trip. Lots of fast-paced tours cram everything into 5 short days but we take our time and travel at a slower pace around the island in 11 days which means no rushing in and out of the bus with only 10 minutes to take a photo at every stop. Our small group size also allows us to experience some of Iceland’s less-traveled spots:
Hot springs: In addition to the must-see Blue Lagoon, cleanse your body & soul in some less crowded hot springs.
Secret Iceberg Lagoon: Take a zodiac to a hidden iceberg lagoon where it’ll be just you and the towering masses of ice, up close and personal!
Beer spa & jacuzzi: Soak in wooden, beer-filled jacuzzis overlooking breathtaking mountain ranges all while sipping on your favorite glass of lager.
- Portugal Slowcation! - Oct 2024Sintra, Sintra
PORTUGAL SLOWCATION!
• Dates: October 18 - 27, 2024 (10 days / 9 nights)
• Cost: $3600 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: NONE!
*Room upgrades available for solo travelers.
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/portugal-slowcation/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go and who goes on the trips: PORTUGAL PHOTOS!
If you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
What is a slowcation? Click here to find out: https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/
Discover the magic of Portugal at your leisure on our slowcation… Wander through Sintra’s romantic streets and stop for a pastéis de nata (egg tart). Explore Lisbon’s vast history with a glass of port along the River Tagus. At the end of the day, return home to a 19th-century estate surrounded by verdant gardens and a Moorish castle. Travel at a slower pace so you won’t have to fit everything in just a few days and can truly enjoy your vacation!
Historic home: Your base is a 150-year-old hotel that is steeped in history and surrounded by enchanted gardens. Best of all, it’s just a 10-minute walk into town!
Tuk Tuk, all aboard!: Whizz through Lisbon in a tuk-tuk for a unique perspective of this charismatic capital.
Fairytale castles: The mystical castles & colorful streets of Sintra are straight out of a fairytale and are bound to leave you in awe.
- Thailand for Lantern Festival Trip! - Nov 2024Bangkok, Bangkok
THAILAND FOR LANTERN FESTIVAL!
• Dates: November 5 - 19, 2024 (15 days / 14 nights)
• Cost: $4050 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $775
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/thailand-trip-for-lantern-festival/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trip: THAILAND TRIP PHOTOS!
For more information or if you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
From island hopping on a long-tail boat to jungle trekking in one of the oldest rainforests in the world, you won’t be disappointed in the Land of Smiles. Join us for one of the most coveted events in travel… The mass lantern release in Chiang Mai! This highly anticipated event sells out fast and is a bucket list item! It is an awe-inspiring sight to witness thousands of lanterns drift into the sky.
Thailand’s breathtaking landscape, mouth-watering food, relaxing massages, and laid-back vibe make it the perfect travel destination. Did we mention a massage is only $8?! No matter your style, Thailand has something for everyone.