GUIDES
Practical guides for solo travellers: how to find a travel buddy online, how to meet travel buddies on the road and how to stay safe when you do.
A practical guide to finding a travel buddy online: where to look, how to write a trip post, how to stay safe and how to plan your first meet-up.
Read guideAlready on the road? Here is how to meet travel buddies and locals in any city — from trip boards and day plans to hostels, tours and meet-ups.
Read guideSafety checklist for solo travellers meeting travel buddies: vetting profiles, first meet-ups, accommodation, money and staying in control of your trip.
Read guideComparing travel buddy apps with forums and Facebook groups: matching by date and city, safety, response rates and which works best for solo travellers.
Read guideHow solo female travellers find a female travel buddy or travel companion, check who they are talking to, and meet safely on the road.
Read guideHow single mums and dads find other single parents to travel with, share costs and give their kids someone to play with on holiday.
Read guidePractical ways to make friends while travelling: where to meet people abroad, what to say first and how to turn a chat into an actual day out.
Read guideHow to find travellers going to the same destination on the same dates, match travel plans and connect before your trip starts.
Read guideHow solo travellers over 30, 40 and 50 find travel buddies with the same pace, budget and interests — without ending up in a party hostel.
Read guideHow to join or start a small travel group as a solo traveller, split costs, and keep a group trip enjoyable for everyone.
Read guidePost your trip, see who is heading the same way and plan your meet-up.
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