Traveling Solo? Meet Other Travelers with These Apps
Seeing the world is an enriching experience, but doing so alone can get, well, lonely. Here are a few apps to match travelers with others on their journeys.
Traveling is an often life-changing experience for everyone that engages in it. Doing a little soul searching can be healthy, but having company while exploring is not only fulfilling, but a safe option as well. Although popular sites like Tripadvisor or Airbnb are always viable options, sometimes travelers should take the road less traveled (pun intended). The following apps can be a major benefit for travelers while on their journey.
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Flinc
For lovers of road trips, this app allows you to find travelers with a common destination in mind — those who also are driving to the same location. Flinc posts departure times from drivers, the location of pickup, and the amount of available space in the car. This will allow passengers to find a ride and meet others enthused by the next city or location, or even connect with locals on their daily commute. This app emulates Uber and Lyft, but with less of a local flair, as it works in several international regions and extends to crossing country borders as well. This app is free to download from the Play store.
Wandermates
This app is not only prime for meetups and traveler matches, but it also ensures that anyone traveling alone is safe and protected. Wandermates offers tips and practical ways of getting around, and their blog details further methods of staying safe. There is the option of meeting up with potential new friends, and users can create their own gathering on the app as well. You can download the app from their website.
SoloTraveller
This app is self-explanatory. It provides users with profiles and locations that they can share, in a joint mission for the fulfillment of company. The app’s founder is intent on harnessing the goal of interconnectedness among those experiencing new places and cultures. SoloTraveller has been featured on prestigious travel sites that praise its efficiency and mission statement. This app is available to download for free from the Google Play store.