About us
CLICK HERE to see our main meetup events calendar http://www.socialfundation.com
Curious about what you can do and where you can go in Seattle?
Does a walking trip through West Seattle, a progressive dinner in Wallingford, or a Happy Hour evening in Belltown sound good to you?
This group is perfect for new transplants to Seattle, people looking for a change of pace, and those looking to explore what this diverse and amazing city has to offer!
You are welcome to contact us for sponsorship, collaboration, and/or event inquiries.
Featured event
Meetup on Orient Express. Paris Venice Prague Vienna Budapest Istanbul ..
The Orient Express. . . you heard about it many times. The romance, the mystery, the adventure! Of course - the opulence too!
While the original Orient Express train is now part of history, our journey revives its spirit—crossing Europe from Paris to Istanbul, echoing the legendary route that once defined luxury rail travel.
This experience brings back the magic of the rails—without the inflated cost of old-world extravagance. Instead, we focus on service, comfort, and contemporary refinement, blending iconic train travel with thoughtfully curated experiences.
We retrace the route of the original Orient Express using a mix of modern night trains, high-speed day trains, and select short flights, creating a seamless and unforgettable journey.
Our route takes us to:
Paris → Venice → Vienna → Prague → Budapest → Istanbul
Included:
- Train transportation between 4 cities.
- 2 nights on an actual night train with sleeping compartment
- Air transportation Paris / Venice and Budapest / Istanbul
- 11 nights in First Class hotels with best central locations
- Daily breakfast + select lunches and dinners
- All transfers (hotels, train stations, airports)
- Guided tours in every city
- Entrances to many museums.
- And more thoughtful touches throughout the journey
We travel as a group, and also have the flexibility of hop-on, hop-off tours and museum passes with "skip the line" so you can enjoy complete independence. The trip is designed for curious, like-minded travelers who value both freedom and shared experiences.
It is all included in the price!
You are free to do your own thing, cater to your special interests, visit other sights and locations in the cities, while still being guided and helped with all the arrangements. A balance of independence when you want it and being included in all group activities when you prefer it.
The idea is: come alone, meet new like-minded people and make lifelong memories . . . without being stuck with the "one size fits all" tour formula.
Here is a basic thumbnail:
· Paris – 3 nights
Evening flight to Venice
· Venice – 1 night
Night train to Vienna
· Vienna – 1 night
Evening train to Prague
· Prague – 2 nights
Night train to Budapest
· Budapest – 1 night
Evening flight to Istanbul
· Istanbul – 3 nights.
Sleeper Cabins on the trains and First Class centrally located hotels in each city.
What was The Orient Express?
It was long-distance passenger train service that began in 1883 with the original endpoints being Paris to Istanbul. The original name became synonymous with intrigue and was a showcase of luxury with comfort at a time when traveling was still rough and dangerous.
In Istanbul the Pera Palace Hotel, built in 1892, was the accommodation at the terminus. And we are staying in it!
The original Orient Express ceased operation in 1977 and we are not using the original old train. It no longer exists.
EVERY aspect of this trip is epic.
- Visit picturesque and storied cities.
- Enjoy trains and experience the enchantment of the rails.
- In the end you will have visited 6 countries: France, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Turkey!
The tour starts in Paris on Sep 20 and ends in Istanbul on Oct 03.
$5490 total cost per person, double occupancy.
$7090 total cost for solo occupancy.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE. This allows for your flexibility and convenience. We are happy to give you an airfare quote.
To attend: $500 deposit. CLICK HERE for a Secure Deposit Link
Your Deposit is Fully refundable to 90 days before the event (less any PayPal fees).
Final payment due 60 days before departure.
CLICK HERE To receive detailed itinerary and inclusions.
CLICK HERE for the main link for this event
RSVP there to get notice on any conversations or discussions.
AND/OR if you have questions?
CLICK HERE to Direct Message to Anna
CLICK HERE to Direct Message to Marc
AND/OR
We do a Zoom Q & A ( CLICK HERE to RSVP on the Q& A zoom).
Come to the zoom, ask any questions and meet other attendees.
Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff.
We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
CLICK HERE to see all our other fun and social meetup events.
SOT 200318-10
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
Upcoming events
13
ONLINE FREE Saturday Night Trivia!
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for some Team Trivia on Ludio! We run the best Trivia nights ever :D Ludio (https://ludio.gg) is a videoconferencing platform with games built directly into it.
Our Team Trivia features 5 categories - the players who show up will veto 2 of them, leaving 3 categories for the game. Teams get shuffled after each category so that you get to play with as many people as possible, and a winner (or multiple winners) are crowned after each round. The game takes about 45-60 minutes; after the Trivia is over, we keep playing other lighthearted games with whoever sticks around.
If you’re looking for a more traditional Bar Trivia where you come with a team/stick to the same team for the whole game, we do those once a month for our regulars. Join our Discord (https://discord.gg/baPBbgQgBH) and ask about Bar Trivia to learn more!
We advertise this event in multiple groups and many of our regulars don’t RSVP anymore. RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we get a consistent turnout of at least 15 people.
Requirements:
- You will need a computer OR a tablet (no phones, sorry)
- You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games
1 attendee
Ladies Game Night! Card games, party games, and more!
·OnlineOnlineJoin us (Katie/Paola) for some chill time with games on Ludio! we are fun I promise :D
To join the event, go to: https://bit.ly/ladies-game-night and click “Join today’s hosted event”.
We play many different party games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, card games, and more. Paola and I pick a few games and teach you all the rules - we try to play a few different games each time. Think Codenames, Hearts/Spades, pictionary, taboo, Mafia, etc. - something for everyone!
It’s totally fine to take breaks within the game night, join a bit late, or leave when you have to … all the games we play are short, easy, and chill!
We advertise this event in multiple groups so RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we always get a good turnout!
Requirements:
- You will need a computer or a tablet (no phones sorry)
- You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games
1 attendeeONLINE FREE Friday Night Trivia!
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for some Team Trivia on Ludio! We run the best Trivia nights ever :D
Ludio (https://ludio.gg) is a videoconferencing platform with games built directly into it.
Our Team Trivia features 5 categories - the players who show up will veto 2 of them, leaving 3 categories for the game. Teams get shuffled after each category so that you get to play with as many people as possible, and a winner (or multiple winners) are crowned after each round. The game takes about 45-60 minutes; after the Trivia is over, we keep playing other lighthearted games with whoever sticks around.
If you’re looking for a more traditional Bar Trivia where you come with a team/stick to the same team for the whole game, we do those once a month for our regulars. Join our Discord (https://discord.gg/baPBbgQgBH) and ask about Bar Trivia to learn more!
We advertise this event in multiple groups and many of our regulars don’t RSVP anymore. RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we get a consistent turnout of at least 15 people!Requirements:
- You will need a computer OR a tablet (no phones, sorry)
- You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games
1 attendeeLadies Game Night! Card games, party games, and more!
·OnlineOnlineJoin us (Katie/Paola) for some chill time with games on Ludio! we are fun I promise :D
To join the event, go to: https://bit.ly/ladies-game-night and click “Join today’s hosted event”.
We play many different party games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, card games, and more. Paola and I pick a few games and teach you all the rules - we try to play a few different games each time. Think Codenames, Hearts/Spades, pictionary, taboo, Mafia, etc. - something for everyone!
It’s totally fine to take breaks within the game night, join a bit late, or leave when you have to … all the games we play are short, easy, and chill!
We advertise this event in multiple groups so RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we always get a good turnout!
Requirements:
- You will need a computer or a tablet (no phones sorry)
- You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games
1 attendee
Past events
1069
Group links
Members
10,874
