What we’re about
This group is for people over 55 who don’t want to wait on their friends to finally say “yes” to get out and take a walk, go out to eat, go bowling, go to a concert, travel, play pickleball, learn a new language, and more!
This group is member-driven so if you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. a brunch, happy hour, play pickleball, go for a walk, a concert, see a ball game, 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 [email protected].
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Thailand for Lantern Festival Trip! - Nov 2024Bangkok, Bangkok
THAILAND FOR LANTERN FESTIVAL!
• Dates: November 5 - 19, 2024 (15 days / 14 nights)
• Cost: $4050 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $775
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/thailand-trip-for-lantern-festival/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trip: THAILAND TRIP PHOTOS!
For more information or if you have any questions, please email [email protected].
From island hopping on a long-tail boat to jungle trekking in one of the oldest rainforests in the world, you won’t be disappointed in the Land of Smiles. Join us for one of the most coveted events in travel… The mass lantern release in Chiang Mai! This highly anticipated event sells out fast and is a bucket list item! It is an awe-inspiring sight to witness thousands of lanterns drift into the sky.
Thailand’s breathtaking landscape, mouth-watering food, relaxing massages, and laid-back vibe make it the perfect travel destination. Did we mention a massage is only $8?! No matter your style, Thailand has something for everyone.
- Cuba 2024 Trips! - Nov & Dec/JanHavana, Havana
CUBA 2024 NOV & DEC/JAN TRIPS!
• Dates: (9 days / 8 nights)
- November 9 - 17, 2024
- December 26, 2024 - January 3, 2025
• Cost: $2500 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $400
• Details:
November: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/cuba-november/
December/January: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/cuba-december-january/See photos from previous trips here: https://flickr.com/photos/155293978@N02/albums/72157707700724005.
For more information or if you have questions, please email [email protected]
Cuba travel, legal and local… Thanks to the small group size, we avoid the big, government-run establishments, most of which US travelers aren’t allowed to patronize. As a small group, we can also dine at privately owned restaurants to support everyday citizens. Our groups of 12 travelers or less can visit smaller, more off-the-beaten-path places for more meaningful interaction with locals. Below are some of the things that make our small group trips to Cuba unique:
Authentic, local interaction: Your own dedicated Cuban trip leader throughout the trip will be your friend and show you Cuba through the eyes of a local.
Playa Larga: A sleepy beach town on the Bay of Pigs to escape the hordes of travelers at the major tourist hotspots. It’s a great place to witness everyday Cuban life in a typical Cuban town.
FAC: The Fábrica de Arte Cubano is a great place to mingle with Cubans over a drink while listening to live music and admiring works of art by local artists.
