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As travelers, we love connecting with others and sharing new experiences together while we are abroad. We want to bring that same energy and excitement to your hometown!
Of course, our group trips will always be there for you when you are ready for your next adventure, but until then, stay connected with the Under30Experiences travel community at home through our meetup events! Traveler meetups are a great way to meet new friends, socialize with like-minded people, and discover the excitement that your own city has to offer.
We have regularly planned meetups all across the country. Check out our schedule of upcoming traveler meetups below:
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Board Game Night - Canterbury, UK
1:00 PM - Details and RSVP here
Stay in touch with your city’s travel community!
Stay up-to-date and get notified of all the upcoming meetup events in your city. Trip alumni can join the WhatsApp group for their home city so they can stay in touch and talk travel with their local travel community.
See all of our city group chats listed under The Experiences Group WhatsApp community in the app!
Join your local meetup group here.
Don’t see your city on the list? Alumni can apply to be Event Managers!
Meet our Event Managers
Danielle Kanclerz
Berlin, DE/Digital Nomad
Trips been on: Peru, Thailand, Guatemala, Yucatan Peninsula, Morocco
Favorite trip experience: Roasting marshmallows on an active volcano in Guatemala!
Bio: Hey, I'm Danielle! I'm from Metro Detroit originally but have lived in San Francisco for the past five years. Currently, I'm calling that my part-time home base though while living out my digital nomad dreams. I love travel, urban exploration, museums, small-scale theater productions, electronic music, and learning about different cultures! I work in international education and college admissions, which takes me to far flung destinations around the world but I set aside a fair amount of time for personal travels as well. I've been to 41 different countries (and counting!) and, longer term, am hoping to relocate to Berlin where I currently try to spend a few months a year.
Shelby Broughton
Atlanta, GA
Trips I’ve been on: Morocco, Iceland, and South Africa. Future trips: Costa Rica, Bali
Favorite Trip Experience: Riding camels through the Sahara desert
Bio: Hello! My name is Shelby and I am originally from Kernersville, North Carolina but currently reside in Atlanta, GA. I work in the healthcare field full time in Orthopedics but indulge in various hobbies outside of work including camping and hiking, art, intramurals and having new experiences with friends. I love to travel, and finding U30X has opened so many doors to different parts of the world. You can always find me trying new things or meeting a new friend!
Danyelle Parris
SE Michigan
My U30X/O30X Trips: Costa Rica Starter, Belize, Costa Rica Adventure, Thailand
Favorite Experience: whitewater rafting the absolutely beautiful Pacuare River
Bio: Hi! I'm Danyelle, and if there's one thing I love more than traveling, it's being out on the water. Whether it's boating, kayaking, swimming, or simply soaking in the serene beauty, you'll find me embracing every moment spent on the water. What I love about U30X/O30X is the opportunity to explore the world's most fascinating destinations while immersing myself in local cultures and forming lifelong connections with like-minded adventurers. Now, I'm excited to bring that same spirit of adventure and camaraderie to Southeast Michigan, sharing the joy of travel and exploration with others who share my passions.
Rachael Jones
Denver, CO
Trips been on: Greece, Ireland, Thailand, South Korea, Egypt
Favorite Experience: I have so many favorites. Cooking class in Paros, the elephant sanctuary in Thailand, seeing the Cliffs of Moher, but visiting the DMZ in South Korea is what stands out because of the way it altered the chemistry in my brain. I love experiences that humble us and force us to acknowledge how small our problems really are. I appreciated experiencing the gravity of the history there and being reminded to never take for granted how fortunate I truly am.
Bio: Hey everyone my name is Rachael, but my friends call me Rach :). I’ve been a flight attendant for the last 12 1/2 years and an exercise physiologist in cardiopulmonary rehab for the last 2 years. I work hard, but I always make time to travel and reconnect with the world. Over the past twelve years I have traveled to 21 countries spanning 5 continents. What I love most about my trips with Under30Experiences is the way they curate the experience into cultural immersion and not just tourist attractions. The team really wants you to get a sense of what the local community is like and offers the chance to not only be a part of it but to embrace it. I have loved getting to know and expand our Denver community while sharing our amazing travel experiences with one another.
Katie C.
Boston, MA
Trips been on: Costa Rica, Peru (Inca Trail), Thailand, Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Galapagos, Belize, Oaxaca,
Favorite trip experience: Snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands!
Bio: Hey, I'm Katie! I'm from Western MA originally, but lived in North Carolina for several years before moving back to Boston in 2016. I work in biotech, but outside of work I like to indulge in several hobbies! I love travel, cooking, rock climbing, exercise, reading, and gardening! I probably pick up a new hobby every few months - I love learning new things which I think spurred my love of travel from a young age. I've been going on U30 trips since 2018, and I've loved being able to make so many new friends along the way.
Irina Rumyantseva
San Diego, CA
Trips been on: Portugal, Spain
Favorite trip experience: The food in Portugal and Spain!
Bio: Hey, I’m Irina. Born in Russia, but very much a California girl at this point — grew up in LA, went to UCSD, and after bouncing around both coasts I found my way back to San Diego in 2020.
I love traveling and getting to know places through food and wine, culture, long walks, hikes, and whatever shops I inevitably wander into. I’m also passionate about photographing every cat I encounter on the road. I work remote and travel within the U.S. for work.
I recently did Portugal and Spain and I’m still thinking about the meals. But the best one of my life was in Santorini, courtesy of my mom’s friend who lives there and clearly knows where to go.
These days I’m trying (with mixed success) to build a bit more relaxation into my trips instead of treating every destination like a two-day speed run.
