I travel for work quite a bit, and usually I don’t mind being on my own. But some places are just not as enjoyable solo. I will be in New Orleans next week. I really like the city, but I am tired of being by myself outside of my work meetings. I would really like to find someone for happy hour and dinner at least once. Is there an app for this? Any other suggestions? I feel a bit anxious about meeting new people, so I’m not the type to strike up a conversation with someone at a bar.
You might want to try Bumble BFF or timeleft
Look into Meetup Meetup.com or Bumble BFF Bumble.com/bff. You could also post in a local forum about New Orleans. People from the area usually have great advice on where to go and might even want to meet up. Have a blast
bumble bff could work! I’ve had some success finding people on local groups in forums. Just remember to stay safe!
Is that around the 18th? I will be there too!
The Fairytrail app is really good for finding travel buddies or partners. It connects remote workers and digital nomads too. There are also a lot of Facebook pages for solo travelers to connect. I wish I could join you in New Orleans!
Eatwith.com is another good option
I have tried Timeleft before. They organize a dinner every Wednesday with about 6 other people your age. They even have questions to discuss and suggest a bar to go to afterward if you want. My group chose to go for ice cream instead, and we ended up talking for about 3.5 hours before calling it a night. It was really nice
Try the InterNations app. It has been great for me because you meet people from all kinds of backgrounds in a friendly setting. It’s different from Bumble or Tinder. They often organize local events like dinners and parties too.
How about Bumble friends?
You can look into this app:
They claim to be in 65 countries and 285 cities.
I’ve used couch surfing for this. Not everyone can host, but many still want to connect. You can post about looking for locals who can show you around.
There are tons of apps out there, from casual meetups to more upscale options. You can find what works for you.
Yes, there are multiple platforms that help you find friends or groups for dinner whether you’re looking for new buddies or just someone to share a meal with
bumble bff is the best option! totally recommend it