Finding A Travel Buddy
Part of what makes travelling fun is having someone to share in your adventures.
It’s not as easy to laugh at misfortune if you’re the only one suffering, and finding a travel buddy can make for some entertaining travel stories.
Our busiest forum category is the one for ‘travel buddies’.
It’s there that you can find people who’re headed to at least some of the same places you are, and who’re looking for a like-minded travel buddy to travel even part of the way with them (shared accommodation is generally cheaper, too).
A cursory glance at the most recent travel buddy notices reveals requests for travel buddies in South America, New Zealand, and Australia (here too).
There are also folks headed to south-east Asia and China and one brave soul planning to travel overland all the way from Taiwan to Poland!
And, if you’re planning on visiting the Munich Oktoberfest this year, here’s someone who’ll be there too.
(Photo: ‘Agoo2’/Flickr)
Related stories:
‘Social Networking for Backpackers’
‘Meet your ideal travelbuddy online’
Posted in General Travel, Travel Community
October 11, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Hello. I’m looking for some backpacking friends in San Diego.
January 7, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Hi there! I am a 22 year old English female looking for someone who wants to go backpacking at the end of August 2009 for a few months. End of August would be the best time for me so I can save some money during summer and then I would be back the latest January/February 2010 to start working in the real world :(. I am looking visit Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and perhaps somewhere like Latin America on the way home but would have to see how the money went. Let me know if you are interested in such an expedition!
March 14, 2009 at 11:26 am
I AM 30 YRS AND FROM SINGAPORE.I AM A LAWYERBY PROFESSION AND WISH TO FIND A TRAVEL BUDDY LIKE YOU.THE PLACES I WOULD LIKE TO VIST ARE AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND/TASMANIA AND PROBABLY BALI.HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU.BYE.ALEX
April 22, 2009 at 8:12 pm
hey, im 18, looking to do something new, depending on distance and cost im hoping to do something end of september?.. im not 100% sure where i want to go i just really want to get out there and travel. if any one else is looking to travel around that sort of time email me on xsarahx27x@hotmail.com
May 11, 2009 at 6:24 pm
hi there im looking at goin to oz dec 2009 for 6 to 12 months on working visa,is there anyone who wants to join me on my travels?
May 15, 2009 at 9:03 pm
25 year old looking to travel through aisa to australia during 2010 (feb/march) for 6 or so months.
maybe work part time but mainly to chill out, see the sights and have fun.
May 15, 2009 at 9:03 pm
james.noakes@yahoo.com
May 18, 2009 at 2:34 pm
im off off to thailand vietnam and cambodia in dec 2009 till jan 2010 any 1 wanna travel buddy
May 28, 2009 at 9:01 am
Hello,
Im a grad student from canada looking for a travel buddy to come with me from hong kong to hanoi june 10-12th 2009 any one interested?
June 30, 2009 at 10:56 am
Hey, I’m 23 years old and I am plannig to go in SOuth America in october for 2 or 3 months. My plan is Argentina, Peru, Chile and Bolivia. During my staying there I would like to volunteer too:) If you are interested to join me, write me on my email adress teja.zakotnik@gmail.com.
July 29, 2009 at 1:38 am
Hello there I am 25 from Newcastle Uk, looking for a female backpacking buddy to travel on a hopefully round the world experience.. i am fed up of drunken lads holidays, and my friends are not wanting to join me..
I would like to go away for about 3months maybe longer depending on my funds. hopefully at the end of this year over xmas and new year too..
I would prefer a bubbly person who is not going to slow me down and moan on for house on end if they brake a nail… :o)
just loads of laugh. i am easy going, easy to get along with.. and feel female company would be better for me..
my email address is wayneyb666@hotmail.co.uk
add me on msn :o)
August 5, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Hi – I’m a 31 year old female looking to travel to South America in November 2009. Is anyone planning on heading over there at that time? I have an idea to get a group together before heading over, and keeping in touch throughout our travels. Anyone interested?
August 12, 2009 at 1:50 am
hi lookinf for a travel buddy in france, will be in nice looking to move on on the 21st aug, anyone interested??
August 16, 2009 at 11:26 am
Folks, I am a 24 years old , heading for Amsterdam -Berlin and possibly Prague on a 10 days tour starting the 28th.. Am catching my flight from London and would be spending 3 days in Amsty before heading to Berlin by train.. If anyone else is looking for travel around tht time, please get in touch
harsh.shardagmail.com . the idea of fun is partying , sight seing( no museums) , smoking some pot and wondering around on bikes..September 7, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Hi, 21 year old male looking for a travel companion/host along the west coast of US to travel with end of 2009. i am currently working in Texas and intend to travel end of year.would be good to have someone show me around and travel with me.
intending to hit San Franc, down cali to LA, then end it off at vegas.
i’m easy with accomodations and can go as budget as one can possibly get.then again i also will and want to enjoy when i do feel like so.ciao. drop me an email
jasterylhotmail.com if interested.September 13, 2009 at 6:05 pm
I’m going to kinabalu, malaysia on the 3rd. need travel buddy to share everything.
thanks
November 16, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Hi there
I am looking for at traveling partner in Singapore from the 30. og Jan. – 6. Feb. 2010
I am a 24 danish student who is going to study one semester in Cairns, Australia.
December 9, 2009 at 12:13 am
Hi there, I’m a 26yr old female who has worked within the youth justice sector for the past decade, completed my degree and would like to travel the world for a year before I get too old! I would like to visit Australia, NZ, Fiji, Thailand and many many more and am looking to go approx eo mar 2010. I enjoy outdoor activities such as horse riding and netball etc and love to party. I am looking for a girl around my age who has similar interests, please get in touch :0)
December 27, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Hi,I am 22 years old and looking for a buddy to plan a trip with for 2010, I would prefer a girl, good sense of humour and laid back attitude essential, must not be precious about nails and make up,I am well balanced,easy going, good fun and keen to see the world, 3 months to one year,no time wasters please, drop me a mail
December 27, 2009 at 11:34 pm
I have new basic cabin next to river- Bella Coola BC Canada & looking for others who may be interested in joining me & or just going themselves because I go once a year, leaving other times for others. I actually live 3K miles away from newly aquired land with cabin being built now. Check out Bella Coola BC on Youtube & Net.
December 27, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Wilderness cabin next to Bella Coola River mrabb@suddenlink.net