Dating app when traveling

As the popularity of dating apps continues to rise, the stigma surrounding them has declined dramatically—so much so that dating apps are being used for more than just the traditional date. Solo travelers are swiping left and right to connect with like-minded adventurers or in-the-know locals who can show them a good time off the beaten path in their hometown. The best dating apps for travelers are like having your very own tour guide who knows where all the hip bars, hot spots, and must-see tourist attractions are. For those who wish to keep things platonic and avoid romantic expectations, just be straightforward and honest from the beginning about your intentions. The same safety rules that you follow at home apply overseas.

Bumble BFF

Bumble BFF is a great app for solo travelers who really want to share their experiences with someone else. You can download the app and start connecting with people at your final destination. The app allows you to chat with fellow adventurers in the same place as you or befriend some of the locals who can show you around their hometown and host a unique tour. 

Tourbar

You never know who you'll meet while traveling, but you will with TourBar on your phone. The digital matchmaking app lets you make friends (or find dates) ahead of time by connecting you with other travelers or locals before your trip. Say you were planning a trip to Glastonbury Festival but your friend canceled on you—well, TourBar can help you find out who's going and help you meet up with them when you're there.

This app takes the solitude out of travel and is specifically targeted to travelers looking for friends or a personal local guide to explore together. Simply download the app and start finding others who will be there too. Who you match up with or not is entirely up to you. Once you accept, you can chat within the app and start making plans.

Airtripp

There is something so liberating about traveling solo, but there may be moments you wished there was someone beside you to share in the sights and sounds or partake in a delicious local meal. Thankfully, apps like Airtripp allow you to find someone who's also a solo traveler in the same city or a local. 

And don't worry about your language skills either. This app also sends translated messages, and you can even send gifts.

Skout

As one of the world's largest apps for meeting new people, Skout can join you with millions of people around the world. You can connect with anyone anywhere using this app. This is especially handy when you're on the other side of the world and you want to explore the neighborhood but can't speak the language. Skout brings people together, whether it's a concert in New York, a hike in Hawaii, or a local bar in Barcelona.

WhatsApp

As you're meeting people on your travels IRL, you'll need a way to keep in touch without using tons of data. Enter WhatsApp, a free messaging and calling service that's used all over the world. All you need is an internet connection—you'll then be able to chat with your international pal and even drop pins on Google maps so it's easy to meet up at the local café.