What we’re about
For curious people who want to explore the world more intentionally
We're a club for passionate explorers and aspiring travel mavericks to connect, learn from each other, and plan new adventures—together!
We host a mix of virtual and in-person events. Most free, some paid, including:
Monthly Meetups - We share hidden gems, swap stories, and plan our next adventures (preferably over snacks or over good coffee)
The Travelling Book Club - Your reading list becomes your passport! We read incredible books and then explore their worlds in real life. Think literature meets adventure. Our first trip leaves this February! Sign up by Oct. 7th
Practical Workshops like:
- "Pack Like a Pro" (because we all want to fly with a single carry-on)
- Pre-trip journal workshops - sketching tips, planning, dreaming on paper
- Budget accountability circles for big dream trips
- Travel book discussions with authors and fellow adventurers
- Info sessions for upcoming adventures
Curated Group Adventures - Small group trips to places that make our souls sing, led by people who're obsessed with finding off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Our Goal is to "Do More than Explore" by
- Planning trips with smaller carbon footprints
- Better supporting the communities we visit
- Giving back to projects that help solve environmental challenges
Who Are You?
You might be planning your first solo adventure or your fiftieth international trip. Maybe you're a recent graduate with wanderlust, a career-climber ready to explore, or someone approaching retirement with a passport full of dreams. What matters is that you want to travel with intention, connect with the places you visit, and come home with stories that make people lean in closer.
What to Expect:
This isn't just about checking destinations off a bucket list. We're the kind of people who choose the local birdwatching guide over the standard tour bus, who pack our journals alongside our cameras, and who believe the best travel stories come from genuine connections—with places, communities, and each other.
You know that spark you get when you find something unexpected? Maybe a tiny café down an alley you almost missed, or a viewpoint that's not in any guidebook? The moment when you realize anything could happen next? We’re here to create more of those moments!
Ready to explore ethically and adventurously?
Join us! Let's build a community of intentional travelers together!
This Meetup group is sponsored by Fair Travel Co.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Traveling Book Club: Info Session for Mexico City TripBook Society, Berkeley, CA
Join us for an info session on our Feb 2026 Mexico City trip to see the monarch migration—plus light book chat on Flight Behavior. Snacks, drinks, and travel camaraderie included!
This event is open to Explorers aged 21+
About the Event
Get ready for an unforgettable literary adventure! This gathering will be an info session for our February 2026 trip to Mexico City, where we’ll experience the awe-inspiring monarch butterfly migration—plus all the charms of Mexico City—in person.We’ll share key trip details—from itinerary highlights to travel tips—and answer your questions. We’ll also spend a little time chatting about Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver, one of the novels that inspired this journey. But don’t worry—you’re welcome to join us even if you haven’t read (or started) the book.
As with all our book club meetings, snacks and beverages are included—plus the chance to meet fellow travelers who might just become your new favorite travel companions.
Details:
- Free for all!
Your ticket includes:
- discussion with our travel planning partner, Fair Travel Co, about all the trip details
- interactive, facilitated book discussion
- red, white, or non-alcoholic wine
- a yummy snack
Why This Book?
Set in rural Appalachia, Flight Behavior weaves science and storytelling into a gripping tale of personal and environmental change—perfect inspiration as we prepare to explore the real-life wonder of monarchs in flight.Three ways to get the book while supporting Book Society:
- In-Store: Pick up a copy the next time you visit us.
- Bookshop.org: Order online and have it shipped to you.
- Libro.fm: A great option for audiobook lovers!
Come for the butterflies, stay for the books, and meet the community who might just become your next travel buddies.
Please be sure to peruse our event sponsor's event policy.
