About us
Do you... DREAM OF TRAVEL near and far?
CRAVE connecting with like-minded travelers?
SEEK authentic experiences?
WANT to travel responsibly?
Introducing ‘International Travel and Adventures’ Meetup Group – Specially curated adventures to some of the world’s most exciting destinations, offering the activities you adore, value-pricing, comfortable lodgings, culinary delights, local guides, authentic touches, giving back, and, of course, Meetup fun and camaraderie.
Single travelers, solo travelers, couples, and friend groups are all welcome.
- 90% of travelers are solo travelers (we do roommate matching)
- 90% of travelers are between age 40's - 60's.
- All tours and events are inclusive to all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
In addition to exciting adventure tours and vacations, we also offer:
Fun and active local Meetup events, hikes, urban walks, kayak outings and travel-themed Happy Hours. And, Virtual Travel Talks on topics such as:
- How to Travel Responsibly
- Travel in the Age of COVID
- How to Pack for Adventure Travel
- Travel Safety Tips for Women Travelers and Solo Travelers
- Travels in Iceland, Mexico, Portugal, Norway, Italy
Group creator is Joe Staiano. Joe is a beloved Meetup organizer for over 17 years; a 28-year tourism professional; a 90-country explorer; and founder of Meaningful Trips tour company. All tours are hosted by Meaningful Trips. Learn more here: https://www.meaningfultrip.com/
What fellow Meetup travelers are saying:
“You promised something special and memorable and delivered!
Joe, you are the absolute organizing pro! Chango V, Baja
“What a great time! I really enjoyed my very first SUP
paddleboard experience” Alexia B, Yucatan
Join us on these amazing upcoming 2026 adventures:
BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK, 7 days, Feb 24 - Mar 02, 2026
PORTUGAL Camino de Santiago Hiking Tour, 9 days, May 23 - 31, 2026
NORWAY Fjords & Fun, 11 days, July 23 - Aug 02, 2026
Upcoming events
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Meetup Travels: PORTUGAL/SPAIN CAMINO de SANTIAGO Hiking Tour, 9 days, May 2026
Porto International Airport, Airport Rd, Porto, PT****Hey Seattle hikers, Get your ‘pilgrim’ on and join us hiking the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. (And, see below other amazing adventure tours Baja Mexico (Feb), Iceland (Mar), Norway (Jul), Portugal Highlights (Sep).
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NEW! PORTUGAL / SPAIN CAMINO de SANTIAGO HIKING
9 days, May 23 – 31, 2026
Explore sites and wineries of charming Porto; then hike the final 100km (62+ mi) of the famed Camino de Santiago on daily hikes of 12 – 14 miles. Enjoy coastal views, picturesque landscapes, quaint villages, and beauty of Galicia. Luggage transfer each day.. comfortable hotels and mouthwatering food & wine. Toast your pilgrimage accomplishment with your new friends!
RSVP and Email Joe: joe@meaningfultrip.comThis trip is cross posted on several Meetups. Max group size is 10.
RESERVE NOW! RSVP is only confirmed w $500 deposit. Deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind between now and Nov 30, 2025.
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**Introducing Meetup Travels **– Specially curated adventures to some of the world’s most exciting destinations, offering the activities you adore, value-pricing, comfortable lodgings, culinary delights, authentic touches, giving back, and Meetup fun & camaraderie. Most travelers are age 40+ and 90% are solo travelers.
No worries as we pair persons as roommates.
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** OVERVIEW**
9-Days, May 23 - 31, 2026
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,995 (airfare extra).
(Price pp sharing double).
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ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive Porto
Day 2: Porto city tour + winery
Day 3: Transfer Vigo, Spain
Day 4: Redondela
Day 5: Pontevedra
Day 6: Caldas de Reis
Day 7: Padrón
Day 8: Santiago de Compostela
Day 9: transfer to Porto
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Included:
• 8 nights nice hotels
• Breakfasts + 3 dinners
• Porto City Tour & winery visit
• Transfer from Porto to Vigo and from Santiago de Compostela to Porto
• Luggage transfers daily
• Carbon offset & tree planting
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Not Included:
• Airfare
• Airport Transfer
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches, several dinners
. Drinks
• Gratuities
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GENERAL INFO:
• COVID vaccinated is recommended, not required.
• US Passport is required. (Plus, online ETIAS)
• Fly into and out of Porto.
• All tours are inclusive to all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
• Weather: May is pleasant with daytime temps in high 60’s to low 70’s.
• Activity Level: Moderate +: Urban walking in Porto and long hikes of 12 – 14 miles per day on the Camino (65 miles hiking total in 5 days)
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• Tour/Travel Organizer
This Meetup Adventure Tour has been planned by Joe Staiano. In addition to being a Meetup Organizer and Co-organizer for 17+ years, Joe is a tourism professional w/ 28 years experience. He spent 10 years organizing and planning adventure trips for REI Adventures. Joe is owner of Meaningful Trips travel company and has a Seller of Travel Permit for WA State.
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HOW TO RSVP / JOIN THIS TOUR:
Important: Meetup RSVP does NOT guarantee a spot. Must send a deposit.
(1) RSVP guyon Meetup.
(2) Email Organizer, Joe Staiano
(3) $500 Deposit via check.
Deposit is fully refundable if you change mind before Nov 2025.
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We adhere to the Meetup Terms of Service and Release of Liability and Meaningful Trips Terms & Conditions
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* * MORE FANTASTIC ADVENTURE TOURS * *
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BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK.. our most popular trip!
7 days, Feb 24 - Mar 02, 2026
Meetup Member Discounted Price: $1,895 (airfare extra)
This will be our 7th season bringing Meetup folks to magical Baja Mexico! Small group of 10 sells out FAST every year. It’s easy to see why. This trip has it all! Warm winter weather, kayaking and SUP along sublime coastline, snorkeling with playful sea lions and massive Whale-Sharks, desert hiking, up-close encounters with gray whales, a mix of 4-nights comfortable hotels and 2-nights deluxe camping, mouth-watering Mexican food and Mexican culture!
RSVP Today! Email: joe@meaningfultrip.com
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New! NORWAY ULTIMATE ADVENTURE (Waitlist-only)
11 Days, July 23 - Aug 02, 2026
Join this perfect blend of nature, culture, activities such as hiking, kayaking, and glacier trekking as we wind our way through art-filled cities, dramatic fjords.
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PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS
10 days, Sep 18 - 27, 2026
Our 3rd time running this amazing tour covering Portugal's best highlights: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, Evora, and beaches of Lagos. Portugal has it all.. UNESCO sites, fairytale castles, wineries, warm beaches, mouthwatering food, and, of course, wine!Join Joe's 'Travel Email List' for fresh updates on 2026 travels!
**For detailed info, inquire at: joe@meaningfultrip.com****4 attendees
Meetup Travels: PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS, Sep 18 - 27, 2026. SAVE $200!
Lisbon Airport Humberto, Humberto Delgado Airport Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, Lisboa,, Lisbon, PTPORTUGAL! Amazing 10 day tour covering Portugal’s best highlights: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, medieval Evora, and southern beaches of Lagos. Our third time offering this amazing vacation for Meetup Members!
Cross-posted w SOA, Pacific NW Hikers, and Active and Awesome 40's-60's.
MAX GROUP SIZE ONLY 7. Spaces will go quickly.
Organizer: Joe Staiano joe@meaningfultrip.com / 206-305-2200
Meetup Travels: Specially-curated adventures to exciting destinations, offering the activities you adore, Meetup Member discount-pricing, comfortable lodgings, culinary delights, local guides, authentic touches, giving back, and Meetup fun & camaraderie.
Portugal… a “Must-Visit-Destination” by Lonely Planet; “World’s-Leading-Destination 2017 - 2019”. Portugal has it all! Historic cities, UNESCO sights, fairytale castles, wineries, nature parks, sights, warm beaches, mouthwatering food, and, of course, wine! Includes walking tours in Lisbon, Sintra and Porto; Fado show; wine cellar visit; medieval Evora and southern Algarve beaches. Toast it all with a glass of Vino Verde or Port.
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Solo Travelers Welcome.. we pair same-gender persons as roommates.
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OVERVIEW:
Days: 10
Date: Sept 18 - 27, 2026 (arrive anytime on 18th)
Land Cost: $2,895 (Special Meetup discounted rate, airfare extra). Rate is double occupancy. We will pair solo travelers up with roommates.
Group Size: 7
Level: Easy – ModerateOVERVIEW:
Day 1: Arrive Lisbon
Day 2: Lisbon walking tour. Fado show
Day 3: Day tour to Sintra & Cascais
Day 4: Aviero and Porto
Day 5: Porto walking tour and wine cellar
Day 6: Coimbra and medieval Evora
Day 7: Evora’s ‘bones & stones’; Lagos
Day 8: Free time in Lagos
Day 9: Arribada Nature Park; Lisbon
Day 10: Lisbon sights. DepartINCLUDED:
• 9 nights nice hotels
• Breakfasts
• Car rental w rental insurance
• Airport transfer
• Guided walking tours in Lisbon & Porto
• Fado Show
• Wine Cellar visit & tasting
• Private full day tour of Sintra
• Carbon offset, tree planting
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NOT INCLUDED:
• Airfare
• Travel Insurance
. Gas/toll/parking contribution
• Lunches, Dinners, Drinks
• Gratuities
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GENERAL INFO:
US Passport is required. (No visa needed).
Getting there: Fly into and out of Lisbon (LIS).
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Weather: Spring and Fall are ideal times to visit Portugal. September is a great time for urban exploration, winery visits and the southern beaches. Lisbon should be sunny and 80 degrees. Porto, around 75. Lagos, 80.
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Lodging: 9 nights in comfortable hotels with all amenities.
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Activity Level: Easy to Moderate – 4 miles of urban walking or nature walking daily. All activities are suitable for active beginners. Three days will entail 3 hours of driving.
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Trip Style: Semi-Guided. We will have professional Portugal guides for private tours in Lisbon, Sintra and Porto. Meetup Organizer, Joe Staiano will be the driver on days 4-9 and share knowledge about the places and sights visited.
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RSVP NOW! Send email today to: Joe@Meaningfultrip.com
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HOW TO JOIN THIS TOUR:
Important: A Meetup RSVP does NOT guarantee a spot. Only receipt of deposit, confirmation of space available and roommate availability confirms a spot.
(1) RSVP on Meetup (or put name on Waitlist)
(2) Email Meetup Organizer, Joe Staiano at joe@MeaningfulTrip.com. Joe will check availability, send out trip info and payment instructions.
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Organizer:
Joe Staiano - In addition to being a Meetup Organizer for 12+ years, Joe is a tourism pro with 28 years experience. He spent 10 years organizing and planning adventure trips for REI Adventures. Joe is owner of Meaningful Trips travel company and has a Seller of Travel Permit for WA State. Tours are planned in partnership with high-quality, local international tour providers who adhere to all safety guidelines and provide all accommodations, services, and English-speaking guides.
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We adhere to the Meetup Terms of Service and Release of Liability and Meaningful Trips Terms & Conditions
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