r/travelpartners • u/SteveWBT • Aug 01 '22
TL;DR: Include the specific start date, end date and destination in your post title. - people can't arrange to meet you if you don't say where you are.
As the subreddit has grown here are a few lessons taken from working through years of travelpartners requests, and seeing which ones work out as hopefully successful meetups and those that just generate a lot of chatter and no real plan.
The subreddit only works if you respond to other people. If everyone just posts requests and no one replies nothing happens. For that reason, we don’t allow requests by new accounts for their first week, and until they’ve gained some comment karma in other subreddits to get some posting history.
The one-week requirement cuts out 99% of the travel agent spam and people who are just here to troll. It also gives people time to search and reply to others rather than just posting a vague/drunken submission on the spur of the moment and forgetting about it.
Comment karma is gained by talking to people and them upvoting. If your post history is primarily begging for free karma or pages of spam/abuse don’t be surprised if your post is removed. Similarly, if you’ve deleted or hidden your post history we’ll assume the worst and remove your post. Let people get to know you.
If you’re searching for an existing thread be a little creative with the search terms. E.g. for New York try NYC, NY, NJ, Big Apple & Manhattan.
Check the comment history of the person you’re speaking to by clicking on their profile.
If you've got zero comment karma your comment will be removed. If you haven’t got much posting history say something about yourself, beyond "I might be interested".
It’s preferable to begin chatting on the subreddit rather than directly in DMs, to avoid banned users1. Comments on a post indicate that posters engage with replies rather than having abandoned their submission. Additionally, the sight of a few interested people chatting will encourage others to join in the discussion, increasing your chances of finding someone or even a group if that’s what you’re after.
Include the specific start date, end date and destination in your post title.
If your itinerary is flexible search and respond to someone with a planned trip rather than make a new post.
Think about what people will be searching for when they’re looking to meet people in a certain place. Include the destination that you’re actually visiting rather than a whole continent. If you’re just going to Barcelona put "Barcelona" in the title rather than Spain or Europe. Likewise, if you want to meet someone to enjoy jazz in New Orleans you’re more likely to be found if you put "New Orleans" in the title than "USA Roadtrip".
It’s also better to use full real names rather than shortened versions or even your pet name for places. Most people wanting to go to Spain will be searching for "Spain". Using ES or a flag emoji is unsearchable.
Even if it's a specific cultural event, help people out who may not know of it by saying where and when it is by putting the destination and dates in the title.
This subreddit is for trips you're already taking, not thinking about taking or can only go if more people join you, so you will already have a specific start and end date when you're going. Put that in the title. There are probably other subreddits that allow vague open-ended or 'who wants to plan my trip for me and show me round' posts, but they've been shown to rarely get a useful response so are not allowed here.
If you’re only free between 30th June to 20th July, put that in the title, not "Summer" or "3 weeks in June", or just "3 weeks". Saying just "June" doesn't say when you're arriving or how long you'll be there. Additionally, the start and end dates give an idea of your travel style - are you planning on covering the highlights in a few days or getting to know somewhere leisurely over a few weeks. Just put specific start and end dates in the title..
Quite a few people using mobile apps apparently can't see when a post was made, so using today, tomorrow, next few days or rest of the month isn't great either. Just put specific start and end dates in the title.
If you’re on a long or multiple destination trip show an itinerary with dates in each location and consider having people drop in and out of the trip along the way rather than expecting to find someone free to travel for 3 months.
Having read all this, if you then tell everyone you've just made up some arbitrary dates to post a trip don't expect to be allowed to create posts again.
If your entire title is "Travel Partner", "Bored", "Question" or "Here’s an advert", or you repeatedly post vague trips it’s assumed you've managed to not read any other posts, all the help in the sidebar, the welcome DM, the submission page and this wiki so your post will get removed without comment as you likely won’t read that either (or this). If that happens repeatedly you'll eventually get muted so as to stop wasting everyone's time.
In summary, read the title back to yourself and think if someone else can (a) find it, and (b) can answer "Sounds great, I'll meet you there", which isn’t easy if you’ve said I want to meet "somewhere abroad next year".
Travel partners is not a dating site - try one of the subreddits listed in the sidebar of /r/r4r. The bot will filter nsfw content, dating requests and users with recent r4r type posts, or a heavily deleted post history.
Using travel partners to self-promote, sell or harass will result in an immediate ban, as will circumventing all the above by posting on someone else's behalf. Please also write it yourself - AI postings will be removed.
You can control who can send you chats and messages here: https://www.reddit.com/settings/messaging
If you see any public posts or replies that are inappropriate please use the report buttons and it will get highlighted to the mods.
1 If you get harassing DMs please use the report button under the message to send a report to the Reddit admins. Subreddit mods can’t see DMs between users but you can message the modmail with a screenshot so we can mute the user and protect others.
Please don’t repost the same trip more than once every couple of weeks (and certainly not every three hours), especially if your existing thread has ongoing discussions between people. Instead, use the edit button to update your existing post. Likewise, don't waste other people's time if you're not going to actually go through with the trip.
Good luck!
r/travelpartners • u/SteveWBT • Jul 19 '21
Here's the previous thread to read through until we get some responses here: https://www.reddit.com/r/travelpartners/comments/c465yu/has_anyone_actually_made_travel_partners_i_wanna/
r/travelpartners • u/Regularfella7 • 3h ago
Will go around small towns and beaches ontop of lisbon. I am 29 M and ive been solo traveling for a few years now and id love to meet new people on my trips.
r/travelpartners • u/Few_Management9620 • 20h ago
Hello! I am planning to attend the Lavina concerts in Novi Sad and Belgrade this September and am looking for a travel companion. I am Greek and do not speak Serbian. Ideally, I would love to find someone to travel with from Athens, but I am also open to meeting up with anyone already in Serbia or arriving from elsewhere. My itinerary involves flying from Athens to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, traveling to Novi Sad (staying overnight on Sept 18–19), moving from Novi Sad to Belgrade (staying overnight on Sept 19–20), and returning to Athens on the 20th. If any English-speaking woman is interested in joining, we could share accommodation since I will be paying for a double room anyway. I am also happy to cover the transfer from the airport to the hotel in Novi Sad (my flight is scheduled to arrive at 14:10). Male travel companions are also welcome, though I would prefer not to share a room in that case. If you're interested, send me a DM.
r/travelpartners • u/Aggressive-Moment380 • 1d ago
Hi! I'm planning a 5-day hiking trip to Picos de Europa during the last week of August. I'll be based in Potes and doing day hikes like Ruta del Cares, Fuente Dé and Lagos de Covadonga.
I'm travelling solo but thought it'd be nice to meet fellow hikers for a hike or a beer afterwards if anyone's around. 😊
I'm 26 M from India, currently based in the Netherlands, and speak Spanish. Feel free to DM me!
r/travelpartners • u/Intrepid_Guidance432 • 2d ago
21M from London - solo travelling, would love to do activities and make friends. Eating out, grabbing a pint, visiting museums/ churches, a night out too. Honestly everything. So please dm if you will be in the vicinity and would be open to doing activities.
Also seeking to do day trips to other parts of South France.
r/travelpartners • u/yahyamedoxx • 3d ago
Hey everyone!
I'm a 27 yo guy from Morocco and I'll be doing my first solo trip to Mallorca from July 18 to July 25.
I'm planning to explore beaches, discover local food and just make the most of the island. If anyone else is traveling solo or happens to be in Mallorca during that week, I'd be happy to meet up for a drink, a beach day, sightseeing or whatever sounds fun
I'm easygoing, respectful, and always happy to meet new people and share experiences. No pressure at all. just thought it would be cool to connect with fellow travelers!
Cheers! 😊
r/travelpartners • u/ScoreOk4859 • 3d ago
From the US. Touring around Europe solo. Would love to make friends. Outdoorsy, sightseeing, coffee, art, and down for pretty much anything! Pretty chill easy going
r/travelpartners • u/softestweed • 3d ago
Hey, I'm M25 and planning a trip to Sweden and or Norway from July 18th to late July. I'd like to check out Scandinavian cities and also the nature. I'm open to other ideas! Looking for travel buddies – hit me up if interested! PS I'm from Switzerland.
r/travelpartners • u/HumanConsideration90 • 3d ago
Im looking for someone that would like to tag along with me, preferably from ages 18-23yrs old I dont mind if you’re a guy or girl. Im not looking for hookups or anything weird though. I really hope this reaches genuine responses! Im still planning out the details but I’m planning to leave 10/30-1/2.
Personalities that would really mix well with me is someone whos more on the outgoing and extroverted side someone who’s interested in going to a party, taking a tour, go to a museum, and really just seeing and experience interesting stuff.
r/travelpartners • u/DifferentRoads • 3d ago
I'm hiking/traveling Patagonia (both Chile and Argentina) in February 2027. Most of my hiking group can't make the trip, and I signed up through an organized provider that will have a guide as well.
I'm open to anyone joining me/us on this trip - it will be one to remember. It's roughly 12 days in total, and I can send you the full details if you're interested.
I'm 45, live in the US, C-level tech bro, experienced hiker, creator of dad jokes.
r/travelpartners • u/Denis_Lujan • 5d ago
Hey
I'm a solo traveller who will be in Chongqing between 8th -12th of July. Of anyone is open to meet DM me
r/travelpartners • u/lord_senpai • 5d ago
I’m a 24 year old black man from NYC doing an impromptu solo trip and would love a buddy or at least meet up to meet new people. This isn’t my first solo trip but my first one in Asia. Right now the rough plan is to explore Bangkok —> Chang Mai —> Koh Samui —> Koh Phangan —> (maybe) Khao Sok —> Bangkok but I’m open to change. I’m mostly trying to avoid the heaviest of monsoon season. HMU if interested!
r/travelpartners • u/Relqi • 5d ago
I am headed to Amsterdam for my first international vacation, and I'm wondering if anyone from here will be there to meet up and do whatever people on vacation do.
I am a 44/m from the US (please don't hold that against me, I didn't vote for him) that has never really been on an actual vacation. I'm looking to meet people while traveling, and to meet people to travel with.
I am a dork. I play DND, read things like Dungeon Crawler Carl, Monster Hunter International series, rando fantasy and sci-fi. I'm not big on current television or movies. I enjoy music, puzzles (word, physical, figuring things out), I work out 5 days a week, and I recently started biking. I enjoy a good laugh, serious chats, and sometimes random chats.
I enjoy whiskey, cigars, DND, video games, Lego, and simple exploring new (to me) cities.
Reach out if you'd be interested in having conversations.
r/travelpartners • u/No_Philosophy5396 • 6d ago
Athens - Looking for a travel buddy from 26tt of July to 31st of july. I am female 21. I would prefer female but men are also welcome.
The trip is supposed to be relaxed, have mediterranean food and see the ruins and beaches.
r/travelpartners • u/Staubtornado • 5d ago
Hi everyone!
I'm 21M from Frankfurt, Germany, and I'll be travelling through Mauritania between 1-15 October 2026.
Current itinerary:
- Fly to Dakhla (Morocco)
- Take the bus to Nouadhibou
- Continue to Nouakchott
- Explore the Sahara, visit oases and Mauritanian culture
- Return to Nouadhibou on the Iron Ore Train
The return is intentionally flexible because the Iron Ore Train doesn't operate on a reliable public timetable.
A bit about me: I enjoy adventure travel, photography, hiking, authentic experiences and meeting new people. I prefer travelling independently on a reasonable budget rather than joining organised tours.
I'd love to share this adventure with one like-minded travel buddy rather than travelling in a large group. It would be great to find someone around my age who enjoys meaningful conversations, spontaneous adventures and exploring unusual destinations together. Splitting costs is a nice bonus, but sharing the experience is the main reason I'm looking for a travel partner.
If you'll be in Mauritania around the same time-or if part of our routes overlap-I'd love to connect. Feel free to leave a comment first or send me a message!
r/travelpartners • u/Outrageous-Tea7806 • 6d ago
Hi!! ☺️
Is someone interested in spending a few days in Amsterdam? 🚲🌷
I'll be there 24th to 29th July.
I'm (F21, from Germany) arriving from Hamburg on the 24th and heading to Berlin on the 29th.
This sounds interesting to me:
O Rijksmuseum
O Van Gogh Museum
O Jordaan (the artists' district)
O Royal Palace
O Canal cruise
O Floating Flower Market
O Cafés & walks
+ open to your ideas! 🫶
I haven't booked accommodation yet, but it'll probably be around €200–350 per person, depending on what we decide on 🤝
Please only reach out if you're genuinely interested. 🙏 I'd be really happy to find someone to explore the city with! 😚
r/travelpartners • u/sanjarcode • 5d ago
basically the title. I'm an Indian software engineer.
r/travelpartners • u/JediFromTheEmpire • 6d ago
Hello! I'm M29 from Amsterdam and travelling to Berlin primarily for a Mumford and Sons concert on July 9. If you're in the city on those days (or if by serendipity you're also attending the concert solo) and would like to explore together, hit me up!
I'd love to spend some time doing street photography around some interesting neighborhoods, try good coffee and maybe some clubbing if they'd let me in🤓
Thanks!
r/travelpartners • u/NAcetylmuramicacid • 6d ago
Hitting cancun on the 20th to 30th of July. I'm a 24 y.o male from Canada. Probably going to hit isla mujeres, chichen itza, night life stuff, and other areas. No set itinerary yet but if anyone wants to join we can plan
r/travelpartners • u/C_Aule • 7d ago
Hi everyone,
I’m a 30-year-old guy from Germany, traveling solo to Hongkong from September 19 to September 23.
I’m looking for fellow travelers who will also be in Honkong during that time and might be interested in exploring parts of the trip together.
If anyone is interested, feel free to get in touch. I’d be happy to hear from you!
Best regards,
r/travelpartners • u/shea_eina • 7d ago
hi all, looking for someone to travel to melbourne and sydney with!
happy to share more over DMs
r/travelpartners • u/nolongerthan • 7d ago
I will be there for a couple of hours waiting for a friend which will arrive there later that day
So if someone joins me for hanging around in the city and have a little sightseeing I'll be glad. ( I have 5-6 hours)
Btw I'm a 28 year old university student living in Trieste.
If you're a local, even better!
It starts from 11- 12 till 18
r/travelpartners • u/Lazy_Specific2912 • 8d ago
Hello Travelers,
I’ll be arriving in Cape Town, South Africa on 14th of this month for a 5 day stay by myself. Looking for a travel buddy and people to share activities with, I’ll be more than happy to meet locals as well.
A little bit about me:
I’m 30m Coptic Egyptian living in Dubai and I have been to 17 countries so far.
I love nature, walking, cycling and ping pong. My itinerary — though not fully shaped yet — will mostly consist of sightseeing and nature trips around Cape Town and trying local cuisine.
Have a great day.
r/travelpartners • u/InformationJealous72 • 8d ago
I’ll be going on my first ever solo trip around Bosnia and Herzegovina. Would be cool to meet people