About us
This group is for people who want to get out, meet new people, and socialize! If you don't want to wait on friends to finally say “yes” to get out to enjoy all that the world has to offer. Life is too short!
The local events in this group are member-driven so if you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. walk, museum, coffee, play pickleball, concerts, 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).
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Tuscany/Umbria Slowcation! - Sept 2026
Location not specified yet• 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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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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Sat Oct 3 🍔🌭 SINGLES PARK DAY 🌳 Food, Fun Activities & Fellowship
Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA, Orange, CA, US🌳 SAT, OCT 3
⏰ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Irvine Regional Park in OrangeYou're invited to our fun 😁 ANNUAL SINGLES PARK DAY 😁 on Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM at Irvine Regional Park with single adults and single-parent families. Invite your friends!
Come enjoy a relaxing day at this beautiful park – with food, fun, fellowship, fresh air, and group activities with friendly people. Rain cancels this event.
We’ll be serving BBQ HOT DOGS & HAMBURGERS with all the fixings starting at 11:30 AM–12:00 PM while supplies last. A $6 cash donation appreciated to help cover food costs, plates, utensils, and napkins.
👋 We recommend coming early if you can to avoid lines at the gate. Consider carpooling. Gate opens at 6:00 AM – $5 gate fee.
WHAT TO BRING
• Bring individually wrapped snacks or food items for the snack table to share.• Bring a folding chair or blanket to sit on, your favorite non-alcoholic drink, and an ice chest if needed. If you’re able, bring extra water bottles to share with others.
• Bring your bike to ride in the park and on the trails. You can also park outside the park and ride your bike in at no charge.
HOW TO FIND US
📍 We will be in the grassy area near Parking Lot “K.” Lots “L” and “J” are nearby if K is full. Look for the Single+Passion sign and EZ-Ups. Park map in photos.FUN GROUP ACTIVITIES
👋 We’ll start the morning with a short group hike at 9:00 AM. We'll group up to share the cost of optional activities. Reserve early—they will fill up!🦁 Orange County Zoo
🚲 Bike & Surrey Rentals
🚣 Paddle Boats
🐴 Pony Rides
🥾 Hiking & Biking Trails
🍽️ Food & Fellowship
😁 Inspirational Group Time @12 NoonPLAN YOUR VISIT!
ACTIVITY RENTAL PRICES
https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/plan-your-visit/ADDRESS
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869DIRECTIONS
Click here for directions***
😁 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We could use help with set-up at 8:00 AM, during the event and tear-down. We also need donated hamburger patties and a ready-to-go grill and help barbecuing. If you can help, email us at onesinglepassion@aol.com.We’re looking forward to a fun day at the park together!
Hosted by Single+Passion a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit organization. Email us at onesinglepassion@aol.com.
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Portugal Slowcation! - Oct 2026
Sintra, Praça Dom Fernando II, 2710-483 Sintra, Portugal, PT• 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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