Wild Spirit Travelers
Travel on your terms and connect with real travelers that have been around the world.
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Connect with like-minded travelers and learn from Travel Experts.
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Discover tips and tools for traveling in today's world.
Real Travelers
Members are authentic travelers wanting to enrich themselves and others from trips abroad.
Feeling the call of your Wild Spirit to travel?
Travel independently, on your terms.
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Pass lets you attend all socials, travel talks, and destination discussions
for a year.
Less Than a Latte
Global Traveler Pass is
only $3.25 a month;
VIP Pass only
$6.60 a month.
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Real Travelers
Have a travel question? Ask a vibrant travel community of experienced travelers.
Member Discounts
Large savings from
regular ticket prices.
Plus, discounts on
special events.
Upcoming Events
Fantastic Fall Destinations Virtual Event
Virtual Zoom Meeting, Requires an internet connection
VPNs & Travel – Everything You Need to Know Virtual Event
Virtual Zoom Meeting, Requires an internet connection
Traveler Social – Outdoor Venue in Vancouver
Happy Faces of Happy Travelers
Whether in-person or virtually, this group is filled with enthusiastic travelers. Some have been around the world, others about to get their first passport stamp.
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"We care about each unique traveler. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you do not resonate with this group, simply let us know within 30 days, and we will refund your money. No hard feelings. We can still meet for a pint on a beach in Thailand."
Cheers, Dan & Shyla Bare
Meet The Travel Coaches
Dan and Shyla have been there, done that, and are packing for the next trip!
These Wild Spirit Travel Coaches believe that travel benefits individuals as well as the world; because when people explore other cultures, differences dissolve.
But travel can be daunting. So these experienced travel coaches share the tips and tools they’ve used to get the most out traveling the world. Their epic seven year trip around the world as taken them to 76 countries on six continents. They focus on real travel experiences, while respecting this amazing planet, meeting locals, staying safe and having fun.
Daniel Bare,
Traveling with Technology Specialist
When Dan Bare set off on a year-long around the world trip, he had no idea it would last for 7 years. But it did. Throughout the journey, Dan, who had an IT career before the trip, managed to get connected.
Dan is now an International Travel Coach, with a specialty in Traveling with Technology. He created and teaches Secrets to Using Technology Abroad, which has helped hundreds get connected overseas without surprise charges.
Dan is also the co-author of the bestselling Before You Go Abroad Handbook. He is vegan, enjoys hiking, and likes all things tech.
If you have any questions about traveling with tech that you'd like to know before your next trip abroad, click the button for more information.
Shyla Esko Bare,
Independent Travel
Expert
Shyla Esko Bare has been traveling internationally since she dropped out of college to backpack solo around Australia. She now teaches how-to travel classes at colleges and online.
Shyla is also a travel speaker and author. She is the co-author of the bestselling Before You Go Abroad Handbook. Her second book, Secrets to Solo Travel Abroad, will be published fall 2021.
A former soccer player, Shyla now enjoys watching it. She also is a scrapbooker and enjoys learning about different cultures, religions, and ways of life around the world.
So if you missed the class, or have questions that you'd like to apply to your travel plans, click the button for more information.
Member of Gifte since 2019
Taught travel classes at four colleges and other venues
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