About us
This group is for people who are looking to get out to enjoy events around DC/MD/VA and see the world. Life is too short and the world is too big!
The local events in this group are member-driven, so if you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. hike, take a walk/jog, play pickleball, go for a picnic, happy hour, concert, or any other activity), 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 before 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 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 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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Tuscany/Umbria Slowcation! - Sept 2026
Citta delle Pieve, Province of Perugia, IT• Dates: September 18 - 27, 2026 (10 days / 9 nights)
• Cost: $5400 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: None! *Upgrades available for premium rooms
• Trip details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/tuscany-umbria-slowcation-sept-2026/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trips: ITALY 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 on a slowcation… Tuscany conjures up dreams of life at a slower pace where you can soak in the Italian countryside’s culture, food, and picturesque vistas. Stroll through narrow passageways of medieval villages perched on hilltops. Pick out cheese & wine at the market in town and chat with the locals. Tuscany is the dream vacation and now is your chance to go!
Live like a local: Skip the hoards of tourists in Italy’s more popular towns and cities and live the good life in a true Italian village with barely any tourists. If you want to experience the real Italy, this is your chance!
Ideal location: This villa was converted into a hotel in the early 1900s and is situated right in town making it easy to explore. A cafe, grocery store, and many restaurants are just a few steps away from your accommodation.
Discover Italy: Many of Tuscany & Umbria’s most famous towns are only 30 – 45 minutes away from the hotel so you can explore all the best locations in the region without going far.
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Garden Party at the Embassy of France
Ambassade de France / Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, USWe invite you to a unique evening in the lush gardens of the French Embassy.
- The French Touch : Come spend your Saturday evening in the French Embassy's expansive and beautiful outdoor space to mix and mingle with francophiles, French VIPs, diplomats, professionals and business people.
From the elegance of classical French culture to the most celebrated Parisian nightlife of the 21st Century, experience a special evening of fantastic French food, wine, music, and Parisian ambiance in the beautiful and festive Maison Francaise at the French embassy.
We anticipate a lot of interest this year as well as this event was sold out last year.
Kindly signup as 'Going' here and purchase your tickets in advance from
https://frenchgardenparty2026.eventbrite.com
Embassy of France will decline admission without tickets.
# On the Menu: Delicious French food
- Hors-d'oeuvres and buffets prepared by Chef Daniel Labonne, Executive Chef of the French and German Embassies
- Ham by Jambon de Bayonne, with live demo
- Crepes
- Desserts by Fresh Baguette Live Music All Night!
- Guitarist sings classic French songs
- The amazing Palmardy DJ Mad Bow
Open Bar All Night
- Excellent red, white and rosé wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhone, Provence, etc.
- Wine tasting
- Champagne and bubblies from France
- Try French drinks such as Tomate, Perroquet, Monaco, etc.
Entertainment All Night
- A Classic Citroen 2CV will be inside the embassy.
- Photobooth for great looking pictures of you and your friends
- French photo backgrounds for great-looking selfies
# 2 Types of Tickets - Avail 10% early bird discount.
- Premium Entry Reception-50 Shades of Rosé: walk the red carpet at 7pm, and stay until the end of the event. Enjoy a glass of Champagne when you arrive, special hors-d'oeuvres prepared by the French Embassy's Executive Chef Daniel Labonne, high-end wines from France, and live French songs and music. No guaranteed seating.
- General Admission - Stop and Smell the Rose: Enter at 8pm. Open bar, food, music and entertainment.
Tickets: Avail 10% early bird discount. Use promo code 'IPG-guest' and Apply while you purchase from
https://frenchgardenparty2026.eventbrite.com
### 🎹 Experience the Magic of Live Guitare🌼🎶
Step into a world of musical enchantment at our Garden Party, featuring the exceptional Julien Xuereb🎸. As he strums the guitar with passion, you’ll be carried into a world of rhythm and elegance.
## Additional Info:
- Dress Code: Cocktail attire. French accents (bleu, blanc, rouge) welcome.
- Parking on the street wherever it is available.
- EV charging near by use Chargerzilla App to park and charger your Tesla/EV.
- No refunds.
Muchas gracias!
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Normandy Chateau, France Slowcation! - Sept 2026
Location not specified yetNORMANDY CHATEAU, FRANCE SLOWCATION!
• Dates: September 22 - October 1, 2026 (10 days / 9 nights)
• Cost: $6600 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: None!
• Detailed itinerary, chateau info, what's included, etc: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/france-normandy-slowcation/https://globe-drifters.com/trip/france-normandy-slowcation/Click the link above for all the trip details. You can email info@globe-drifters.com if you have questions!
This is a slowcation where we'll rent out an entire chateau just for us, bring in a private chef to prepare dinner for us each night, and have a full-time guide throughout the entire trip. Plus, everyone gets their own room at no extra cost! Read more about a slowcation here: What is a slowcation?
***A château in the heart of Normandy — your home away from home… ***Explore Normandy’s villages and landscapes that inspired great impressionist paintings as you sip and savor your way along the cheese and cider trail, retreating to a château at the end of the day to eat, drink, and be merry like French royalty.
Don’t just see history, sleep in history: Stay in a château and feast on grand dinners fit for kings and queens, stroll through pristine gardens at sunset, and try a game of pétanque — a French favorite!
Cheese & Cider Trail: Follow the trail through picturesque towns to taste Normandy’s world-renowned cheeses and hard ciders.
Private room: Enjoy your own room in the château at no extra cost, providing a quiet retreat to relax after a day of exploring.
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Portugal Slowcation! - Oct 2026
Location not specified yet• Dates: October 6 - 16, 2026 (11 days / 10 nights)
• Cost: $4950 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: NONE!
*Room upgrades available for premium rooms.
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/portugal-slowcation-october-2026/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 the magic of Portugal at your own pace on our slowcation… Explore Sintra’s fairytale castles, verdant hills, and charming cobblestone streets, returning each day to a dreamy 19th-century estate. Then, head to Porto for wine tasting, golden sunsets aboard private sailboats, and strolls through colorful neighborhoods. With hands-on experiences, unforgettable meals, and time to truly connect with each place — this is Portugal at your pace!
Portugal like a local: Step off the tourist trail into authentic Portuguese traditions. Learn the art of cheese making at a family-run dairy farm, paint your own azulejo (traditional tile), and wander through the unique landscapes of a working cork plantation.
Fairytale castles: Roam through Sintra, where enchanting palaces, lush gardens, and picturesque streets reveal centuries-old legends and hidden gems at every turn.
Douro Valley delights: Sail in style down the Douro River and indulge in the finest wines at exclusive quintas nestled in the scenic, rolling hills of Portugal’s award-winning wine country.
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Past events
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