What we’re about
This group is for all the travel-lovers out there! In addition to the small-group international trips that we host, there are a variety of virtual events to join, and we will also try to host local meetup events which are a great way for all kinds of travelers to connect, swap stories, seek travel advice, and get inspired.
We like to encourage our community stay engaged, and host events that help you learn about different cultures and countries across the world.
For those you are interested, you can check out all the upcoming international trips we're hosting here, and sign up to receive updates and travel discounts here.
If an international trip we're hosting is of interest to you, go ahead and RSVP "yes" on the Meetup page. It just means that you'd like more information -- it is not an obligation to go!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Costa Rica Pura VidaJuan Santamaría International Airport, Río Segundo$2,295.00
December 1-7, 2024
For more info and to secure your spot: https://traversejourneys.com/trips/costa-rica/pura-vida
Explore rainforests, waterfalls, idyllic beaches, and local traditions. Join us for a 7-day Costa Rica eco tour to explore the unique activities in this paradise on earth. You’ll find yourself immersed in stunning mountain vistas, optional volcano hikes, postcard-perfect waterfalls surrounded by lush jungle, and sun-soaked beaches providing idyllic sunsets. You'll feel pampered by incredible meals prepared with fresh tropical ingredients as well as a vast array of stellar included activities like guided wildlife excursions plus sailing and snorkeling along the coast. Along the way you'll truly engage with your surroundings and local tico culture, learning what it means to live purely as the country's Pura Vida motto states.
TRIP INCLUDES
Accommodations- 4 nights in beautiful eco-lodges set in lush rain forest
- 2 nights in a boutique hotel at the beach
Transportation
- Airport transfer from San Jose Airport on arrival
Airport transfer to Liberia Airport on departure
All in country transportation between destinations and activities
Activities
- Guided nature tour on private trails
- Guided nighttime wildlife hike in rainforest
- Access to private trails leading to volcano viewpoints & through primary rainforest
- Entry to Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Guided hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall
- Visit a small, family-owned cacao farm & learn about chocolate production
- Sunset sailing tour w/meals, drinks and snorkeling included
Meals
- 6 breakfasts
- 4 lunches
- 5 dinners
Additional
- Learn about our community partner + donation to their organization
- Local trip host in-country from arrival to departure (group trip)
- Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
Add-Ons
- Extra nights available
We hope to see you in Costa Rica!
For more info and to secure your spot: https://traversejourneys.com/trips/costa-rica/pura-vida
- Socialize and talk travel in New WestBoston Pizza, New Westminster, BC
Usually get 15-20 people as it is posted in many different groups.
Lots of free parking and close to a skytrain station
Lots of people have travel plans
I leaving to Africa for a month
Tony is taking 9 months of to travel the world
Gloria is in Spain for 2 months and you can follow along in our facebook groupAgenda may change depending on how we are set up in the pub.
- arrival and mingle with guests
- Short Q and A and everyone introduces themselves
- free time to chat, move around and meet other people, or eat your dinner
- Travel Trivia
- continue moving around to meet more people to give and receive travel tips.- The culture of this group is first and foremost to inspire others, and ourselves, to travel more and experience more. It is primarily a helping group where we have set up a community to assist you with your travel dreams where we can help. Our members are happy to share travel tips and ideas with all who show up.
Let's get together to talk travel , share our passion and knowledge about places that you have been to with others
We also have a Facebook Group
Impulsive Tourists | Facebook
We post all the events in the group as well as sharing travel news , trip reports and looking for travel partners. The last 3 items are easier to do in Facebook then MeetupIMPORTANT POINTS
===I have to make reservations so if you cant make it change your RSVP as soon as you know. If i reserve to 20 and only 8 show up , it cost the restaurant money and gives us a bad name.
==You are responsible to pay and tip for your meal and drinks
I post this event in several different meetups so don't get discouraged if you see a small number of people attending in the meetup you are in . - Morocco Adventure RetreatMarrakesh Menara Airport, Marrakesh$2,495.00
Feb 15-23, 2025 Adventure Retreat with Allie Kirsch
For all the details and to secure your spot:
https://traversejourneys.com/trips/morocco-retreatAre you feeling stagnant in your life? Have you ever wished for a sacred space to combine adventure and inspiration with healing and transformation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this retreat is for you. This 9-day Morocco retreat combines the culture and stunning landscapes of Morocco with rejuvenating movement and personal development. Our route starts in Marrakech, teeming with souks in the ancient medina. We head to the UNESCO-protected village of Aït Ben Haddou as we make our way across the Atlas mountains. Then we continue into the Sahara Desert complete with a camel ride, oasis excursion, and music under the stars. En route back to Marrakech, we stop at Berber women’s textile co-op to learn about how their artisan craftsmanship shapes their community. Throughout you’ll have daily yoga or workshops to focus on the theme of your trip while gaining a deep understanding of traditions within the Moroccan way of life.
TRIP INCLUDES
Accommodations
- 8 total nights’ accommodations in boutique villas and 2 nights desert camping permanent structure tents with real beds
Transportation
- Transfers to/from airport on arrival & departure days
- Private ground transit between Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou and the Sahara
Activities
- Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Ben Haddou
- Sahara desert excursion with 2 nights all-inclusive camping complete with camel ride, stargazing, traditional music & food and an oasis outing
- Marrakech souk tour and entry to Bahia Palace and Madrasa ben Youssef
- Optional hamman spa and massage add-on
- Optional cooking class add-on
Meals
- Daily breakfast + 6 lunches + 7 dinners
Additional
- Visit to a traditional Berber textile women’s co-op + donation to their organization
- Dedicated Traverse yoga instructor & host + local guide
- Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
- Optional add-on to Fes & Chefchaouen
- Adherence to our Covid-19 Safety and Risk Management Framework
- Small group trip, max 12 people
For more information and to secure your spot:
Take Me to Morocco - Heart of JapanKyoto, Kyoto$5,495.00
March 1-8, 2025
For more info and to secure your spot: https://traversejourneys.com/trips/japan
Join our 8-day itinerary to the heart of Japan with a focus on culture, cuisine and spiritual traditions. Your journey begins in Kyoto to see the iconic red torii gates of the Fushimi Inari shrine. From there, explore the cobblestone streets, Kodaiji Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Go deeper into the Arashiyama and Sagano areas with a visit to 8,000 Bhuddist statues. We will wander in a hidden bamboo forest, and a visit to a park containing more than 100 Japanese macaque monkeys living in the wild. Next, we will travel by ferry to the famed hot spring town of Beppu where you’ll learn to cook a special onsen meal before resting in your traditional ryokan accommodations. Enjoy a farm day meeting locals preserving seasonal agricultural traditions, and visit a tea farm to learn the techniques of brewing. A Buddhist temple stay offers the opportunity for a sunrise meditation and breakfast with the monks. We’ll visit the iconic Osaka Castle and indulge in seasonal & regional cuisine.
TRIP INCLUDES
Accommodations- 7 nights total stay
- 3 nights boutique 3-star hotel (private room & bath, Western-style beds)
- 2 nights traditional ryokan (private room & bath, Japanese futon style beds)
- 1 night ferry (private room & bath)
- 1 night Buddhist temple stay (private room, share bathroom)
Transportation
- Airport to hotel arrival/departure logistical assistance (cost of transfer not included)
- JR Rail Pass and IC Card for all internal transfers included in itinerary by train, bus and light rail
- Overnight ferry Osaka → Beppu
- Private vehicle for Day 5 farm visits
Activities
- Kyoto guided tour and visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Yasaka Shrine
- Guided visit & entry to Adashino Nenbutsuji and Gioji temples
- Admission to Arashiyama Monkey Park
- Guided tour of Nara and admission to Todaiji Temple
- Beppu hot springs visit with admission to Umi and Onishi Bozu
- Onsen (hot springs) lunch experience in Kannawa
- Local farmhouse visit and harvesting experience + lunch
- Tea farm visit and traditional tea tasting
- Traditional Geisha experience in Beppu with seasonal dances & games
- Buddhist temple experience with overnight stay and morning meditation
- Visit and entry to Himeji Castle & Osaka Castle
Meals
- Daily traditional Japanese breakfast
- 5 dinners
- 2 lunches
Additional
- Local community partner visit + donation to their organization
- Dedicated local Japanese guide
- Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
- Small group experience, max 12 people
Add-Ons
- Additional nights in Kyoto or Osaka
- Hotel nights in Tokyo
- Transportation assistance to/from Tokyo
Does Not Include
- International airfare
- Airport transfer costs (assistance with arrangements provided)
- Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed
- Tips to your local guides, and drivers
- Alcohol or other drinks, unless specified
- Required travel insurance
We hope to see you in Japan!
For more details and to secure your spot: https://traversejourneys.com/trips/japan
