About us
✈️ It’s My Time to Travel – A Travel & Adventure Meetup Group
It’s My Time to Travel is a welcoming travel meetup group for people who love exploring the world, meeting new friends, and sharing meaningful experiences. Whether you’re interested in group travel, solo travel together, or finding travel buddies, you’ll feel right at home here.
We host weekly travel meetups, destination talks, and social gatherings, along with curated trips to places like Italy, Portugal, Japan, and other incredible international and U.S. destinations—including coastal favorites like Corpus Christi to watch the turtles hatch.,
This group is perfect for travelers of all experience levels looking to connect, plan future adventures, and build real friendships through travel. If you love discovering new places, sharing stories, and exploring the world with like-minded people, this is your community.
🌍 Adventure starts here.
✈️ Your time to travel is now.
Featured event
RWANDA 2027 Gorilla Trekking & African Wildlife Adventure
# 🦍 Rwanda 2027: Gorilla Trekking, African Safaris & the Adventure of a Lifetime!
August 13–23, 2027 | Only 8 Spots Available!
Have you ever dreamed of standing just a few feet away from a wild mountain gorilla in the heart of an African rainforest?
Imagine watching a silverback gorilla protect his family, hearing chimpanzees calling through an ancient forest, spotting lions and elephants on an African safari, and discovering a country filled with remarkable beauty, resilience, and culture.
This isn't just another vacation. It's the kind of adventure that changes how you see the world.
And I would love for you to experience it with us!
We're heading to Rwanda, Africa, in August 2027, and I'm inviting just 8 more adventurous travelers to join our group.
Whether you're traveling solo, with a friend, or as a couple, you'll be surrounded by curious, welcoming adults who believe that life's greatest experiences are better when shared.
## 🌍 What Makes This Adventure So Special?
Over 11 incredible days, we'll explore Rwanda's national parks, vibrant communities, and breathtaking landscapes.
🦍 Mountain Gorilla Trekking — The Experience of a Lifetime
Journey into the mist-covered Virunga Mountains with experienced rangers to find a family of endangered mountain gorillas. Once located, we'll have up to one extraordinary hour observing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat.
🐒 Chimpanzees & Golden Monkeys
Explore Nyungwe's ancient rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees and trek through bamboo forests to encounter playful, endangered golden monkeys.
🦁 An Authentic African Safari
Climb aboard a 4x4 safari vehicle in Akagera National Park, where we'll search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. We'll also cruise Lake Ihema, watching for hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birdlife.
🥘 Real Cultural Connections
Prepare a traditional meal with a Rwandan family, experience local music and dance, explore bustling markets, and discover Rwanda's fascinating history.
❤️ History, Conservation & Understanding
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, King's Palace Museum, and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund campus. We'll learn about Rwanda's past, its remarkable transformation, and the ongoing efforts to protect endangered wildlife.
## ✈️ Dates & Pricing
August 13–23, 2027 — 12-Day Guided Adventure
Our quoted packages include round-trip airfare from Denver and an additional hotel night to rest and prepare for our adventure.
Double Occupancy: $10,426.50 per person
Includes shared accommodations, round-trip airfare from Denver, and an additional hotel night.
Single Occupancy: $12,569 per person
Includes your own private room, round-trip airfare from Denver, and an additional hotel night.
The package also includes guided sightseeing, safari transportation, 25 meals, national park entrance fees, and permits for gorilla, chimpanzee, and golden monkey trekking.
Prices and availability are subject to confirmation. International flight dates and the additional hotel night will be finalized before booking.
## 📖 Explore the Full Itinerary
I've prepared a detailed Rwanda 2027 Trip Guide that includes:
- Our day-by-day itinerary
- Safari and wildlife experiences
- Accommodations and included meals
- Pricing and package inclusions
- Physical activity requirements
- Important information about trekking permits
Please review the complete itinerary attached to this Meetup event before requesting your spot.
## 🥾 Is This Adventure Right for You?
I want everyone joining us to have an incredible experience, and it's important to understand that this is an active, physically challenging adventure.
Gorilla trekking can involve 2–7 hours of hiking through steep, muddy, uneven rainforest terrain at higher elevations. We'll also experience early mornings, long scenic drives, and several days of trekking.
You don't need to be a professional athlete, but you do need to be physically prepared, comfortable hiking unassisted, and excited about a little adventure!
## 🦍 Ready to Join Us? Here's How to Claim Your Spot!
STEP 1: Review the Itinerary
Download and read the complete Rwanda 2027 Trip Guide attached. Make sure the activities, physical requirements, dates, and pricing work for you.
STEP 2: Let Me Know You're Interested
RSVP to this Meetup event and send me an email message letting me know you'd like to join. My email address is trish.mahan@fora.travel. You can also send me a message on whatsapp +17203718602
Please indicate whether you're interested in double or single occupancy.
STEP 3: Complete the Traveler Information Form
Once we've discussed the trip and you're ready to move forward, I'll provide the secure traveler information form needed to begin your reservation.
STEP 4: Review Your Reservation & Deposit Requirements
I'll confirm current availability, final pricing, required deposit, payment deadlines, and cancellation conditions before you make your commitment.
Important: Gorilla trekking permits are highly regulated. The $1,500 gorilla permit becomes nonrefundable once booked, so please review all terms carefully.
STEP 5: Secure Your Reservation!
Once your booking and required payment have been confirmed, your place on our Rwanda adventure will be secured.
Please remember: A Meetup RSVP or message of interest does not guarantee a reservation.
## ❤️ Why Travel With It's My Time to Travel?
Because travel is about so much more than checking destinations off a bucket list.
It's about the people you meet, the conversations you share, the moments that take your breath away, and the friendships that develop along the way.
Some of our travelers arrive knowing no one. They leave with new friends, shared memories, and a whole new circle of travel companions.
That's exactly why I created It's My Time to Travel.
We believe that being over 50 doesn't mean slowing down. It means having the freedom, curiosity, and courage to experience more of this extraordinary world.
Only 8 spots are available.
If you've been waiting for a truly unforgettable African adventure, this might be your moment.
Come solo. Bring a friend. Find your travel tribe.
It's your time. Just not alone. 🌍
Trish
It's My Time to Travel
www.itsmytime.org
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🦍 Rwanda 2027 | 50+ Group Travel Discovery Night
·OnlineOnline# 🦍 Rwanda 2027 | 50+ Group Travel Discovery Night
### Discover Rwanda • Meet Your Travel Companions • Explore the Adventure
📅 Date: 11/22
⏰ Times Across the United States and in Europe:- 🌴 Pacific: 8:30 AM
- 🏔️ Mountain: 9:30 AM
- 🌾 Central: 10:30 AM
- 🗽 Eastern: 11:30 AM
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 3:30 PM (when US and UK daylight saving times are aligned)
Have you ever dreamed of standing just a few feet away from a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat?
Imagine trekking through a lush African rainforest, surrounded by mist-covered mountains, when suddenly your guide signals for everyone to stop.
There, just ahead, is a family of endangered mountain gorillas.
For one extraordinary hour, you'll have the opportunity to observe these magnificent animals in the wild. No cages. No barriers. Just you, the forest, and one of the most remarkable wildlife encounters on Earth.
But Rwanda is about so much more than gorillas!
Join us for a relaxed, interactive Zoom gathering where we'll explore our upcoming Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Adventure, departing August 12, 2027, discover the history, culture, wildlife, and natural beauty of this fascinating country, and meet other 50+ travelers who share our love of adventure.
Whether Rwanda has been on your bucket list for years or you're just beginning to dream about Africa, this gathering is for you.
You don't need to be booked. You don't need a travel companion. And you definitely don't need to know anyone before joining us.
That's exactly why It's My Time to Travel exists!
Come curious. Come solo. Leave with new connections!
## 🌍 What Will We Discover?
### 🦍 Mountain Gorillas: An Encounter of a Lifetime
We'll explore what it's really like to trek through Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park in search of endangered mountain gorillas.
How challenging is the trek? How close do you get? What happens when you encounter a gorilla family? What if you're concerned about your physical abilities?
We'll discuss the experience, fitness considerations, trekking permits, safety precautions, and what makes this wildlife encounter so extraordinary.
### 🦁 An African Safari: Lions, Elephants & More!
Gorillas may be the stars of this adventure, but they're certainly not the only wildlife we'll encounter!
We'll discover Akagera National Park, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and an extraordinary variety of birds.
Imagine exploring the African savanna in a safari vehicle, watching wildlife in its natural environment, and sharing those unforgettable moments with your travel companions.
### 🇷🇼 Discover Rwanda: The Land of a Thousand Hills
Rwanda is a country of breathtaking landscapes, fascinating traditions, and remarkable resilience.
We'll explore Kigali, learn about Rwanda's history and its journey of reconciliation following the 1994 genocide, and discover how conservation, tourism, and community initiatives are helping shape the country's future.
We'll also introduce cultural experiences such as the King's Palace Museum in Nyanza, where history and traditions offer a deeper understanding of Rwandan life.
### 🌿 Conservation, Communities & Meaningful Travel
What makes Rwanda's conservation story so remarkable?
We'll learn about efforts to protect endangered mountain gorillas, the role of local communities, and how responsible tourism contributes to conservation.
For me, travel isn't simply about seeing beautiful places. It's about understanding the people, wildlife, history, and stories that make each destination unique.
### 🥾 Can I Really Do This at 50, 60, 70 or Beyond?
This is an important conversation!
Gorilla trekking requires preparation, and the terrain can be steep, muddy, and unpredictable. Trekking times and difficulty vary depending on the location of the gorilla families.
We'll discuss realistic fitness expectations, equipment, preparation, and available assistance so you can make an informed decision about whether this adventure is right for you.
Age alone doesn't determine your ability to have an adventure. Preparation, health, mobility, and realistic expectations matter much more.
## 🤝 Why Travel With a 50+ Small Group?
One of the most important parts of our adventures happens long before we board an airplane.
We get to know one another!
Traveling to an unfamiliar destination can feel intimidating, especially when you're traveling solo. That's why I organize opportunities for our travelers to connect, ask questions, learn, and prepare together before departure.
We'll talk about:
- Safety and support: The comfort of traveling with an organized group, experienced local guides, and fellow travelers looking out for one another.
- Pre-trip connections: Getting acquainted through Zoom gatherings so you recognize friendly faces before arriving in Rwanda.
- Education and preparation: Understanding passports, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, packing, physical preparation, and cultural expectations.
- Solo but not alone: You don't need to convince a friend or partner to join you. Come on your own and meet people who share your curiosity.
- Friendships and shared experiences: Some of the strongest friendships begin when strangers explore the world together.
We don't just put people on the same itinerary. We create a travel community.
## ✈️ A First Look at Our August 2027 Adventure
We'll introduce our Rwanda itinerary, including wildlife safaris, cultural experiences, beautiful landscapes, and our unforgettable mountain gorilla trek.
We'll also review:
- Our August 12, 2027 departure
- What's included in the journey
- Our additional day to rest and prepare before trekking
- Travel arrangements and accommodations
- Gorilla trekking requirements and permits
- Pricing, deposits, and booking procedures
- Our 8 available spaces and how to reserve yours
There is no obligation to book. This is an opportunity to explore, learn, ask questions, and decide whether Rwanda belongs on your adventure calendar.
## 💬 Let's Get to Know Each Other!
This isn't a lecture or a sales presentation. It's a conversation!
We'll introduce ourselves, share our travel dreams, discuss what excites us about Rwanda, and talk openly about any concerns.
Are you fascinated by wildlife? Passionate about conservation? Curious about African history and culture? Or simply ready to do something extraordinary?
I'd love to hear your story.
## 🌎 It's Your Time. Just Not Alone.
I'm Trish Mahan, founder of It's My Time to Travel, a travel community created for adults 50+ who want to keep exploring, learning, connecting, and living life fully.
I believe the world is too fascinating to stop exploring simply because we don't have someone to travel with.
You don't have to wait for the perfect travel companion.
Sometimes the best travel companions are the people you haven't met yet.
So grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and join us for a little armchair travel to Rwanda.
You may discover that your next great adventure is closer than you think!
🦍 Rwanda 2027 is calling. Will you answer?
Learn more: https://itsmytime.org
Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, invite someone curious about Africa, or come on your own!It's My Time to Travel — Solo, but not alone.
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50+ travel club: It's My Time To Travel
·OnlineOnlineA big welcome to all of our newest members—from the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond! I'm so glad you found us, and I'd like to personally invite you to join us for our next Seize the Day Sunday.
### ✈️ 50+ Solo Travel Meetup: Find Travel Companions & Your Travel Tribe
🕘 We meet every Sunday I am not on tour on Zoom at:
9:30 AM Pacific
10:30 AM Mountain (Colorado)
11:30 AM Central
12:30 PM Eastern
4:30 PM Newcastle, England (UK)### ❤️ Love to travel but don't always have someone to go with?
You've come to the right place!
Maybe you're single, retired, an empty nester, or simply someone whose friends and family don't share your passion for exploring the world.
Don't let that keep you home!Seize the Day Sunday is our relaxed, friendly online gathering where travelers 50+ come together to meet new people, make friends, exchange travel ideas, and connect with potential travel companions.
And now, as we welcome more travelers from across the Atlantic, our travel tribe is becoming an even more exciting international community!
☕ Grab your coffee, tea, wine—or whatever works in your time zone—and spend an hour with people who share your curiosity about the world.
### 🌎 What Happens on Seize the Day Sunday?
Every Sunday is a little different, but the goal is always the same: connection, friendship, and inspiration.
🌎 Share your travel stories. Where have you been? What experiences have stayed with you?
🧳 Dream about what's next. What's on your bucket list? Where would you go tomorrow if you could?
🤝 Meet potential travel buddies. Connect with other active adults who want people to explore the world with.
💡 Become a smarter traveler. Exchange travel tips, helpful apps, packing ideas, and lessons learned along the way.
✈️ Discover future adventures. Hear about upcoming small-group trips and opportunities to explore together.### ❤️ Come Solo. Leave With New Friends.
You don't need to have a trip booked. You don't need to know anyone. And you certainly don't need to have a travel partner.
In fact, that's the whole point!
Come introduce yourself, share a story, ask a question, or simply listen until you feel comfortable joining the conversation.
Here's a question to get us started:
If someone said, "Pack your bags—we leave tomorrow!" where would you go?You never know. Someone on the other side of the Zoom screen might have the very same destination on their bucket list!
The friendships that develop on our trips often begin right here, long before anyone gets on an airplane.❤️ Come solo. Make new friends. Find your travel tribe.
🌍 Travel solo. But not alone.It's your time. Let's go!
I hope to see you Sunday!Trish
It's My Time to Travel — Solo But Not Alone20 attendees50+ travel club: It's My Time To Travel
·OnlineOnlineA big welcome to all of our newest members—from the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond! I'm so glad you found us, and I'd like to personally invite you to join us for our next Seize the Day Sunday.
### ✈️ 50+ Solo Travel Meetup: Find Travel Companions & Your Travel Tribe
🕘 We meet every Sunday I am not on tour on Zoom at:
9:30 AM Pacific
10:30 AM Mountain (Colorado)
11:30 AM Central
12:30 PM Eastern
4:30 PM Newcastle, England (UK)### ❤️ Love to travel but don't always have someone to go with?
You've come to the right place!
Maybe you're single, retired, an empty nester, or simply someone whose friends and family don't share your passion for exploring the world.
Don't let that keep you home!Seize the Day Sunday is our relaxed, friendly online gathering where travelers 50+ come together to meet new people, make friends, exchange travel ideas, and connect with potential travel companions.
And now, as we welcome more travelers from across the Atlantic, our travel tribe is becoming an even more exciting international community!
☕ Grab your coffee, tea, wine—or whatever works in your time zone—and spend an hour with people who share your curiosity about the world.
### 🌎 What Happens on Seize the Day Sunday?
Every Sunday is a little different, but the goal is always the same: connection, friendship, and inspiration.
🌎 Share your travel stories. Where have you been? What experiences have stayed with you?
🧳 Dream about what's next. What's on your bucket list? Where would you go tomorrow if you could?
🤝 Meet potential travel buddies. Connect with other active adults who want people to explore the world with.
💡 Become a smarter traveler. Exchange travel tips, helpful apps, packing ideas, and lessons learned along the way.
✈️ Discover future adventures. Hear about upcoming small-group trips and opportunities to explore together.### ❤️ Come Solo. Leave With New Friends.
You don't need to have a trip booked. You don't need to know anyone. And you certainly don't need to have a travel partner.
In fact, that's the whole point!
Come introduce yourself, share a story, ask a question, or simply listen until you feel comfortable joining the conversation.
Here's a question to get us started:
If someone said, "Pack your bags—we leave tomorrow!" where would you go?You never know. Someone on the other side of the Zoom screen might have the very same destination on their bucket list!
The friendships that develop on our trips often begin right here, long before anyone gets on an airplane.❤️ Come solo. Make new friends. Find your travel tribe.
🌍 Travel solo. But not alone.It's your time. Let's go!
I hope to see you Sunday!Trish
It's My Time to Travel — Solo But Not Alone3 attendees50+ travel club: It's My Time To Travel
·OnlineOnlineA big welcome to all of our newest members—from the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond! I'm so glad you found us, and I'd like to personally invite you to join us for our next Seize the Day Sunday.
### ✈️ 50+ Solo Travel Meetup: Find Travel Companions & Your Travel Tribe
🕘 We meet every Sunday I am not on tour on Zoom at:
9:30 AM Pacific
10:30 AM Mountain (Colorado)
11:30 AM Central
12:30 PM Eastern
4:30 PM Newcastle, England (UK)### ❤️ Love to travel but don't always have someone to go with?
You've come to the right place!
Maybe you're single, retired, an empty nester, or simply someone whose friends and family don't share your passion for exploring the world.
Don't let that keep you home!Seize the Day Sunday is our relaxed, friendly online gathering where travelers 50+ come together to meet new people, make friends, exchange travel ideas, and connect with potential travel companions.
And now, as we welcome more travelers from across the Atlantic, our travel tribe is becoming an even more exciting international community!
☕ Grab your coffee, tea, wine—or whatever works in your time zone—and spend an hour with people who share your curiosity about the world.
### 🌎 What Happens on Seize the Day Sunday?
Every Sunday is a little different, but the goal is always the same: connection, friendship, and inspiration.
🌎 Share your travel stories. Where have you been? What experiences have stayed with you?
🧳 Dream about what's next. What's on your bucket list? Where would you go tomorrow if you could?
🤝 Meet potential travel buddies. Connect with other active adults who want people to explore the world with.
💡 Become a smarter traveler. Exchange travel tips, helpful apps, packing ideas, and lessons learned along the way.
✈️ Discover future adventures. Hear about upcoming small-group trips and opportunities to explore together.### ❤️ Come Solo. Leave With New Friends.
You don't need to have a trip booked. You don't need to know anyone. And you certainly don't need to have a travel partner.
In fact, that's the whole point!
Come introduce yourself, share a story, ask a question, or simply listen until you feel comfortable joining the conversation.
Here's a question to get us started:
If someone said, "Pack your bags—we leave tomorrow!" where would you go?You never know. Someone on the other side of the Zoom screen might have the very same destination on their bucket list!
The friendships that develop on our trips often begin right here, long before anyone gets on an airplane.❤️ Come solo. Make new friends. Find your travel tribe.
🌍 Travel solo. But not alone.It's your time. Let's go!
I hope to see you Sunday!Trish
It's My Time to Travel — Solo But Not Alone3 attendees
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