OUR COMMUNITY

connecting through travel

Looking to get involved with a community where people support your travel plans rather than talk you out of them?
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Are all your friends busy working, getting married, having kids, or hung up on the dating scene?
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Are you ready to escape more, spend less, and make travel a priority in your life?
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THE UNDER30EXPERIENCES COMMUNITY

Real connection. Before, during, and long after your trip.

Under30Experiences isn’t just a travel company. It’s a community of solo travelers who believe travel should feel meaningful, not transactional.

Since 2012, more than 10,000 travelers have joined U30X trips. Many of them are still connected years later.

Map of Under30Experiences local community.

Join our Community of 17 Cities, 10,000+
travelers and Counting!

What Makes the U30X Community Different?

1. Most of Our Travelers Come Solo

‍More than 70% of our travelers join trips alone. They don’t stay that way.

Small groups (most trips max at 16 passengers), shared experiences, and intentional leadership create space for real friendships to form quickly.

2. Community Starts Before You Even Fly

‍Before your trip:

-You’re added to a private WhatsApp group with your fellow travelers.
-People start making plans to arrive early or stay after the trip.
-Many meet at the airport.
-Some grab drinks beforehand if they’re from the same city.

By the time you land, you already know names and faces.

3. It Doesn’t End When the Trip Does

‍After your trip:

-You become part of the U30X Alumni network.
-Many groups stay active in chats for years.
-Travelers often book second and third trips together.
-Reunions happen.
-Weddings get attended.

4. We Host Alumni Meetups in 20+ Cities

‍Community doesn’t only live abroad. Over the years we’ve hosted regular alumni meetups across the U.S., including:

Happy hours. Hikes. Cultural events. Low-pressure, no-sales gatherings.

‍See upcoming meetups

The Role of Our Trip Leaders

Community doesn’t happen by accident. Our Trip Leaders are trained to:

-Foster inclusive, open environments
-Manage group dynamics
-Keep conversations respectful
-Create space where people feel safe being themselves

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bullying, or hate speech.Everyone deserves to feel welcome.

What Travelers Say

“Once you go on a trip you are part of this amazing community forever.” - Kristina A.

“Traveling with U30X has been life changing. I’ve made lifelong friends.” - Josh K.

“I did 6 trips and plan to do even more.” - Aly R.

Why It Matters

Travel is powerful, but with the right people it can be transformative.

Traveling with U30X is not just about where you go, it’s about who you become and who you stay connected to afterward.

Ready to Experience It?

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TRAVELER STORIES

Shams Naim

I rolled the dice on solo travel with U30X with my first trip to Costa Rica in 2015, and it’s turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. That trip connected me to now very close friends, a community of travelers in NYC, and a sense of clarity in what I wanted my career to be. Many trips later, I continue to grow & gain clarity through experiences and cultural immersions, and even seek out my own adventures more readily now.

Geleen Antonio

My travel addiction started with a love for art history and a study abroad trip in Rome. I realized that travel touched upon my values of adventure, community, and purpose. Since then I have taken countless solo trips and 3 trips with Under30. I love that every trip allows me to learn something new about a new community, city, and space while pushing me to grow.

Kelly Bulot

The thought of solo travel had NEVER entered my mind, but the more I researched the U30X and the trips offered, the more intrigued I became. I found a destination and itinerary that I was most interested in and took a leap of faith. I signed up for my first ever solo trip…Bali! As soon as I landed, I met my trip leader, Angga. He instantly put me at ease by saying he was not just our trip leader but, more importantly, he was our friend. From that moment, I knew this was going to be an unforgettable experience. I spent the next six nights and seven days with nine “strangers” who became instant friends from day one.