Traveling solo means choosing your own pace, plans and detours. But it doesn't mean spending the whole trip with nobody to talk to. Here are 7 simple ways to meet other travelers, whether you're away for a few days or several months.
1. Find travelers heading to the same place on the same dates
This is the most effective way: on a community like Globamigo, you add your destination and dates and see who will be there at the same time. You can write to them before you leave, even if they don't speak your language: messages are translated automatically.
2. Book small-group tours
A boat trip, a day trek or a visit with a local guide naturally brings travelers together. In a small group, conversation flows easily, and it's common to spend the evening together afterwards.
3. Choose places to stay where people meet
Hostels, guesthouses and B&Bs with a shared table are designed for meeting people. A shared breakfast is often enough to find companions for the day.
4. Suggest an activity instead of waiting
Post something like “Looking for two people to share a driver on Thursday” or “Who's up for the sunrise tomorrow?”. Other travelers are often just waiting for a chance to join someone.
5. Learn a few words of the language
A language class on site, or a few words learned before you leave, opens many doors, with locals as well as other travelers.
6. Join local events
Markets, festivals, cooking workshops and meetups organized by professionals or the community are easy, low-pressure ways to meet people.
7. Keep good safety habits
- Check someone's profile and reviews before meeting them.
- Meet in a public place, ideally during the day.
- Let someone close to you know your plans.
- Keep your documents and money on you.
- If in doubt, don't go: on Globamigo, you can block or report a member at any time.
Traveling solo means keeping your freedom while knowing you can share a meal, a tour or an evening whenever you feel like it. As a couple, with friends, with family or solo, the world is meant to be shared.