Who needs a travel companion?

A traveling companion may be desired to help with limitations, assist with transit, monitor medical conditions, reduce anxiety, or generally provide companionship while helping out with whatever's needed along the way.



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A travel companion is a person who accompanies you on your travels (leisure or business) so you can feel safe in a new place, stay on a schedule, and have an extra hand when you need it! Some companions have specialized skills (like interpreting or travel planning) that can make your trip less stressful.

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How to Find a Travel Companion: Methods I Can Recommend
  1. Get a warm introduction from a friend. ...
  2. How to meet the right travel companion along the way. ...
  3. Let your tour/cruise company connect you with a travel partner. ...
  4. Use Meetup.com to find locals who want similar experiences.


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These sites (free and paying) specialize in connecting people – some are for women specifically, others for travelers more generally:
  1. Women Welcome Women World Wide (5W)
  2. Meetup.
  3. Trip Together / Your Travel Mates.
  4. Trip Giraffe.
  5. Tourlina app.
  6. Backpackr app.
  7. Solo Traveller app.


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Go Ahead Tours – Go Ahead Tours features small group tours around the world, with local tour guides to show you around the city, authentic meals throughout the trip, and comfortable transportation. Find a number of tours specifically marketed to solo travelers, too.

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Traveling alone undoubtedly gives you more freedom. You are able to do what you want when you want, and you also have the increased opportunity for unplanned spontaneity.

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An airline companion ticket is basically a two-for-one voucher. If you have one, you can book a ticket for yourself and then apply the companion certificate to a second ticket on your same trip.

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How to get paid to travel
  1. Telecommute to your current job. ...
  2. Explore your company's other locations. ...
  3. Teach English or another language. ...
  4. Become a tour guide. ...
  5. Write a research guide. ...
  6. Become a flight attendant. ...
  7. Start a side gig. ...
  8. Find a new remote opportunity.


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These platforms allow you to find companions for your next trip or adventure and provide a platform for travelers to meet each other.
  1. Meetup. Meetup is an excellent option for those looking to meet new people who share similar interests. ...
  2. TripGiraffe. ...
  3. Tripwolf. ...
  4. Travello. ...
  5. Travel Buddy.


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The Companion Pass is valid for travel only when the Companion is accompanied on his/her flight(s) by the Rapid Rewards Member. When you add a companion to a Southwest reservation, your itineraries will be linked.

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It's Less Expensive With no-one else to share costs with, travelling solo can become a more expensive endeavour. Food, transport and accommodation can often be cheaper with group discounts.

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Tourlina is a great travel app for solo travelers or for women who just would like to meetup with other solo travelers or meet-up with locals who are interested in travelling.

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