About us
This group is for LGBT-friendly 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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Chicago pop-up Metra visit to theNate
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, South Suburbs, 1 University Dr, University Park, IL 60484, USA, University Park, IL, USChicago pop-up Metra visit to theNate
Did you know that the Metra Electric line will take you to
The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park - theNate at Governors State University? DAY TRIP!Bring a Lunch, and a Beverage to enjoy on the train and at your lunch break
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10am – 3pm (or the return time of your choice)
Metra Electric Line / theNate / GovStateJoin a friendly group of outdoor adventurers and art lovers for a day trip to theNate – no registration, just show up, look for the party people, and get on the train!
• 10:10am Train #811 - Departs Millennium Station, Randolph St. and Michigan Ave. (Hyde Park friends join 10:23-10:27) purchase ticket prior to boarding
• 11:20am – arrive University Park Station
• Walk to GovState and theNate via the Alumni Path (10 min, about .5 mi) and begin the tour of theNate
o PRO-tip: Otocast is a free app you can find in the App Store on your
Smartphone, and it will give you a GPS/real-time guide of the park.• The group will walk around the lake and see the masterworks (over a dozen on this portion of the walk) set in a prairie landscape and will eventually find Dan Peterman’s “Running Table”, a 100 ft long picnic table to gather and enjoy lunch. Feel free to venture off on your own and choose your own adventure!
• After lunch, restrooms are located just inside F Entrance nearby, and then we will proceed across campus to see the artworks (over a dozen on this portion of the walk too) near/around the building on the way back to the Metra Station.• 12:40, 1:40, and 2:40 trains departing University Park Station will arrive in Chicago’s Millennium Station at 1:44, 2:49, and 3:44 respectively. But trains run about every hour so stay longer if you choose.
o PRO-tip: stop in Flossmoor on your return Metra ride, see the art collection there that also uses Otocast (more at www.artflossmor.com), and/or have dinner at the award-winning Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery!1 attendee
Ecuador & Galapagos! - Jan 2027
Quito, ECECUADOR & GALAPAGOS ISLANDS TRIP!
• Dates: January 7 - 19, 2027 (13 days / 12 nights)
• Cost: from $5800 (per person, excluding flights)
• Trip details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/galapagos-and-ecuador/Email info@globe-drifters.com if you have questions!
***A small-group trip that covers more than just the Galápagos. ***You’ll explore Quito, travel into Ecuador’s Cloud Forest, and then continue on to the Galápagos Islands. The Cloud Forest offers a completely different ecosystem, with cooler air, dense jungle, and rare wildlife, before shifting to the volcanic landscapes and iconic animals of the Galápagos. It’s a varied itinerary that combines cities, rainforest, and islands in one trip.
Cloud Forest: While many itineraries skip it, the Cloud Forest is a true highlight. Perched on the Equator, this rare environment has a one-of-a-kind climate that supports remarkable plant and animal life found nowhere else. To fully experience it, we’ll soar through the mist itself — by cable car and zipline above the forest canopy.
Comfort & flexibility: We’ve chosen a land-based Galápagos experience for comfort and flexibility. Without overnight sailing in rough seas, you’ll sleep well and feel refreshed for the next day. Evenings are yours to explore local towns, experience everyday island life, and enjoy unique specialties like Galápagos craft beer and locally grown coffee from tortoise farms.
No hidden costs: All domestic flights and national park fees are included. ($1000 USD value).
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Portugal Slowcation! - Apr/May 2027
Sintra, Praça Dom Fernando II, 2710-483, PT• Dates: April 30 - May 11, 2027 (12 days / 11 nights)
• Cost: $6200 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: NONE!
*Room upgrades available for premium rooms.
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/portugal-slowcation-april-2027/https://globe-drifters.com/trip/portugal-slowcation-april-2027/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/
Experience Portugal at a slower pace, with time to enjoy each place rather than rush through it. Spend your days exploring Sintra’s palaces, gardens, and cobblestone streets before returning to a charming 19th-century estate. Then continue to Porto for riverside neighborhoods, private sailing, wine tastings, and a day in the Douro Valley. Along the way, enjoy hands-on experiences, memorable meals, and plenty of time to relax and explore on your own.
Sintra beyond the palaces: Explore the gardens and architecture of Monserrate, wander through the mysterious passageways of Quinta da Regaleira, and visit tile workshops, wineries, and coastal viewpoints beyond the busiest parts of town.
Porto from the water: See Porto at its best during a private sunset sail along the Douro River, complete with views of the city’s colorful waterfront and a glass of port wine.
A day in the Douro Valley: Travel into Portugal’s celebrated wine region for vineyard visits, tastings, and a leisurely lunch surrounded by terraced hills and river views.
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Past events
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