What we’re about
This group is for travelers who don’t want to wait on their friends to finally say “yes” to travel. Life is too short and the world is too big!
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!
If you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. a brunch, happy hour, or any other activity), feel free to let me know and I'll help you get it set up in the group!
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.
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See all- Turkey Trip! - May 2024İstanbul, İstanbul
TURKEY TRIP!
• Dates: May 23 - June 2, 2024 (11 days / 10 nights)
• Cost: $3500 (per person, excluding international flights)
• Single supplement: $650
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/turkey/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trips: https://flickr.com/photos/155293978@N02/albums/72157710013233457
If you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
Beat the crowds and visit Turkey in tranquility… No one likes to travel to amazing, awe-inspiring places and swim through seas of oblivious tourists taking a million selfies. Our trip has been carefully planned to beat the crowds so that you can actually see and enjoy the bucketlist sites in Turkey as well as some unique, off-the-beaten-path things.
Queen Cleopatra’s ancient pools: Swim among the famous Roman temple’s ruins in these pools steeped in history just a few hours before closing to avoid crowds and have the place to yourself!
Private Bosphorus River cruise: Sail on your own private yacht and explore lesser-known, intimate estates along the riverfront.
Pamukkale (Cotton Castle): Stay the night for a sunset visit to avoid the hordes of day-trippers.
- Greek Island Trips! - May/Jun 2024Naxos, Naxos
NAXOS - GREEK ISLAND TRIPS!
• Dates (10 days / 9 nights):
May 23 - June 1, 2024
June 1 - 10, 2024
• Cost: $3150 (per person, excluding flights)
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/greek-naxos-slowcation/See pictures from past trips here: GREEK ISLANDS PHOTOS!
This trip is a “Slowcation” and you can read more about it here: https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/
Below is some information. If you have any questions, you can email info@globe-drifters.com.
Off-the-beaten-path Greek island paradise… Naxos is an authentic Greek island in the Cyclades away from the masses of tourists. It is the perfect mix of sandy beaches, stunning turquoise waters, olive groves, mountains, and local traditions. Naxos is also Zeus’ childhood home and boasts wonderful Greek food as well as amazing hospitality!
Beaches: Sun-soaked and radiant, Naxos is a great location to take some time and relax in the many sun loungers on the beach.
See what few tourists see: Visit Naxos’ inland which most visitors skip. Take in the charming Greek villages and majestic mountain ranges on the Cyclades’ largest island.
Boat life!: Channel your inner James Bond as you speed around in a boat to the idyllic village of Naoussa on Paros and the picture-perfect beaches in and around Naxos.
Stay in a boutique hotel located in the peaceful countryside of Naxos but just a 15-minute walk into the island’s old town (with a grocery store and plenty of cafes & restaurants) and a 10-minute walk to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean Sea (with umbrella and beach chair rental available!)
- Tuscany/Umbria Villa Slowcation! - Sept/Oct 2024Quito, Quito
TUSCANY/UMBRIA VILLA SLOWCATION (11 days / 10 nights)
• Dates:• Cost: $3500 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $350
*4 rooms available on each trip with no single supplement fee!
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/tuscany-umbria-villa-slowcation/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trips: ITALIAN VILLA 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… Tuscany conjures up dreams of life at a slower pace where you can soak in the culture, food, and picturesque vistas of the Italian countryside. Stroll through narrow passageways of medieval villages perched on hilltops. Pick out cheese & wine at the market in town and chat with the locals. Then, head back to your 18th-century villa passing olive groves in time for an amazing sunset. Tuscany is the dream vacation and now is your chance!
Live like a local: Sip on espresso & people-watch at a sidewalk cafe in town. Stop by the local grocery store for provisions to prepare a family-style meal in the villa’s fully-equipped kitchen. End the day with a glass of fine wine in your new home.
Ideal location: Most villas in the region are 7 kilometers on average to the closest town & you’d need a rental car during your trip. Our villa is only a 15 to 20-minute walk into town with charming shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Discover Italy: Many of Tuscany & Umbria’s most famous towns are only 30 – 45 minutes away from the villa so you can explore all the best locations in the region without going far.
Please email info@globe-drifters.com if you have questions!
- Vietnam/Cambodia Trip! (Oct/Nov 2024)Hanoi, Hanoi
VIETNAM/CAMBODIA TRIP!
• Dates: October 20 - November 2, 2024 (14 days / 13 nights)
• Cost: $3600 (per person, excluding external flights)
• Single supplement: $700
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/vietnam-cambodia/If you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
Discover the best of Vietnam and Cambodia on our 14-day trip… Venture into the heart of Indochina as you explore Vietnam’s frenetic capital city of Hanoi and the unparalleled beauty of Halong Bay. Continue the adventure as you visit Cambodia’s ancient city of Angkor where the mighty Khmer Empire that once ruled the region was seated.
Cruise Halong Bay in style: Sail around the sparkling emerald waters of Halong Bay on a premium boat among the massive rock structures jutting out of the water.
Travel like a local: Hop on the back of a motorbike with expert drivers to see the real Hanoi as you sip bia hoi alongside the locals.
Get your Tomb Raider on!: Hop in a tuk-tuk as you explore the city of Angkor including the infamous Ta Prohm where the jungle is slowly devouring the ancient temple.