9 Best Apps to Meet People While Traveling
Traveling solo gives time to understand things, embrace the moment, learn about yourself and the World. However, it would be nothing without people, we meet on the way and friendships, we collect along the path.
There are moments that we want to share with other, like-minded people. Meeting other fellow travelers and locals in a new country is a great opportunity to go off the beaten track and experience something authentically.
The easiest way to get in touch with other travel buddies is to simply start talking to them, but sometimes it isn’t as easy as it seems to be.
So that’s where awesome apps and groups come in. I would like to share with you my top 9 best applications to help you meet people while traveling!
1. Couchsurfing
This amazing idea gives you the opportunity to stay with locals and sleep for free. The community counts over 14 million people in more that 200,000 cities. This is all about culture, exchange and friendship. Remember to chat a little bit with your future host before you arrive to be sure that this is the right person.
There are no strangers here. Only friends you haven’t yet met.
2. Travel Pal
Travel Pal connects over 1,5 million hosts and travelers in more than 150 countries. It is based on the concept of Couchsurfing to help you find the right place to stay in a new city. While you are traveling, you can search for a local/host around your area who offers free accommodation. In addition, you can learn about culture, local cuisine or custom from the best source – a local!
3. Meetup
Meetup connects adventure lovers and open-minded people to share, explore and learn things that make them feel alive. The app helps to join local, authentic events and meet interesting people from all over the world. Check your meetup schedule and find plenty of upcoming events in your city! There is also a messaging feature that allows you to contact with other members of the group.
4. FlipTheTrip
This great app runs in over 4500 cities and connects 19 000 locals and travelers. The main idea of this platform is to find fellow travelers or locals, who are currently at the same place as you. Users can get in touch with fellow buddies for sightseeing or to have a good conversation over a cup of coffee. There is also an option to connect and chat with future travel partners before your holiday.
5. Join Facebook travel groups
If you love traveling and meeting new people around the World, I recommend to join awesome travel groups on Facebook. There are thousands of members, who share the same interest, help each other and connect also in real-life. It is a great opportunity to find a perfect companion to travel with or meet locals wherever you are. For example, you post a short message that you are currently in Barcelona and you want to meet with some like-minded people, have a drink or dinner. Believe me, there are hundreds of travelers, like you. The biggest and my favorite travel groups on Facebook are Girls vs Globe, Go Wonder – Women Travel, Girls love Travel and Backpacking.
6. Nearify
The platform helps you to discover all upcoming events in your city from more than 20 million events worldwide. It is a great way to know what is happening around you and to attend the best entertainment, like live music shows, classes, networking events, festivals, workshops or any other trending shows. You can even invite your friends, share events with your groups or search for events according to your interest.
7. World Packers
WorldPackers platform helps to plan your dream holiday, meet other travelers, improve your skills or even learn a new language. It gives you an opportunity to discover new places and improve your skills at the same time. You can use your experience and education to help out hosts in over 100 countries all over the World. In addition, the WorldPackers global community is a great source of tips and recommendation for your next trip. Join over 300,000 WorldPackers community and meet awesome people today!
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8. Showaround
The Showaround app helps to find locals around the World and discover the true beauty of the city from an insider’s perspective. It is an amazing way to discover a new country like a local, more authentic and deeper. Showaround gives you a chance to not only meet locals but also have a personal guide to show you around. You can select your travel guide, specifying your expectations and destinations. Plan a perfect time for yourself!
9. Fairytrail
Meet someone who loves exploring as much as you!
Fairytrail is a dating app that makes meeting up much safer for single travelers. How does it work? You create an account on Fairytrail and match with someone who loves to travel as well. A match unlocks recommended group travel adventures that you can book together. By using this simple app, you are able to safely meet someone you like on your dream vacation!
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Let yourself to be a part of awesome communities and make your holiday unforgettable. Remember, that you can also be a host in your city and an expert traveler, who helps others to experience the best of your country!
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February 4, 2018 @ 10:51 pm
If you’re going to Hostels, also try out hostellers, it’s pretty nice
February 4, 2018 @ 11:45 pm
John! Thank you for your recommendation. I will definitely check it out!
August 20, 2019 @ 1:24 pm
Great article. Extremely useful for those who love traveling in a group.
You can include GAFFL in this list. This connects travelers with similar itineraries to share costs and experiences.
So for example, if you are planning on going to San Francisco next month, you can find others who are going there at the same time as you, connect, share costs and travel together.