Tips For Finding Travel Partners

[Drifter]

I would agree with you Aja that deliberately seeking and selecting a travel companion is not instinctive, it would almost feel like some sort of TV show audition! For me, travel should arise naturally when the opportunity occurs, so I would think that the best times would be those that happen spontaneously with friends.

 

[Mindy]

Although I want to save money, I don't think I would want to travel in the company of strange people. I would much rather gather a group of friends together, if a large group means getting a discounted trip.

 

[amelia88]

I would agree with you Aja that deliberately seeking and selecting a travel companion is not instinctive, it would almost feel like some sort of TV show audition! For me, travel should arise naturally when the opportunity occurs, so I would think that the best times would be those that happen spontaneously with friends.

I think TV shows make great entertainment so maybe the audition process of finding a travel buddy wouldn't be too bad!
In all seriousness though I get where you're coming from. There's a certain authenticity to finding a travel buddy in a natural way, rather than having to put the call out for one. But sometimes there's just no one in the immediate circle of people I'm hanging out with that wants to travel! Sad but true!

 

[naiara]

I guess it depends only on you, you should find a friend you trust and that wants to go to the place places and is whiling to spend as much money as you do. I would only go with a friend, so we would share the costs and have fun!

 

[Barty]

I like travelling alone, because you are free to go where you want, do what you want, stay as long as you want, etc. I probably wouldn't do that, though, unless I had been there before, and sort of know a little about the place. Being alone in a strange land is not really a good idea.

 

[Mindy]

There are both good and bad things about travelling alone, Barty. However, in a foreign country, anything can happen, and it could be a while before anyone even realized you were missing.

 

[Vnisha]

I think you should try facebook groups. There you can find traveler friends group.

 

[johnstatler14]

I think social networks, forums, websites like this one right here, are all great ways to find a good travel partner. But I also think that a great travel partner might require a connection deeper than just travelling- like a lifelong friend, or your significant other- those could make great travel partners, because you have a deep emotional connection with them.

 

[jnorth88]

A real issue is to make sure you both have the same energy and interest. If you are the type to see every ruin, every temple, and walk up and down every street twice, but your friend likes to sleep in and then hit the bar, you will not be able to work together. Find out if they have the same interests and plans. Do they want to sight see? Are they there for culture, or humanitarian causes? Do they just want to relax on a beach? And, be honest with yourself. Do you know what you want? That has to be communicated before agreeing to travel.

 

[joshkhtan]

If you're in college/university I would recommend travel groups. They're usually the most passionate and fun people. I'm just not a very trusting person so I don't dare to look elsewhere

 

[knitmehere]

It's also always a good idea to actually meet up and spend some time with the person, just doing some random activities together, before you decide to travel with them. Someone might be really easy to get along with online, on the phone, etc. but have a personality that you just can't stand to be around in person.

 

[Trevlr]

You'll have to look for somebody you share interests with so that you can enjoy travelling. Look for a partner who likes eating the same food you like and who will want to visit the places you want to visit. You may also want to travel with someone who'll like to learn about different traditions. Don't travel with a partner who may be restricted by their religion to do certain things like avoiding eating certain foods.

 

[Casiox]

It's not all about the interests, it's mostly about finding people you can trust in order to travel along with them, of course it's a really dangerous and also a risky thing to travel along with a stranger, there are many things that could happen to you in one of those situations, it's better to be careful than sorry.

 

[vkar]

I am open to travel with people I meet online, but I am kind f cautious about it too. Of course, you can be smart in choosing the right person, but things can still go wrong. And I am not talking only about the security aspect, it is very easy for someone whose interests doesn't align with yours to ruin your moments especially when it comes to something like travel. So, for me yes, I can probably trust friends of friends more than meeting a complete stranger I found online. At least I will have more information and a better idea about the person.

 

[calicer1996]

I usually use paltalk. It's an online chat room filled with persons from all walks of life. I usually find my travel partners there.