BY: ZOE MELNYK

Traveling alone may induce feelings of freedom and independence. However, when you’re scaling the harsh terrain of Mount Everest or white water rafting through the forceful Colorado River, a travel companion is practically necessary.

Now, if you’re anything like me, you don’t exactly have a plethora of people in your life ready to drop all responsibilities for the sake of an adventure. Most of the time, you either have to wait for a spontaneous significant other or an opportune time in life before you can trek through the world with a partner.

Although at times those appear to be the only two options available, there is an abundance of adventurous people searching for fellow nomads to tag along on future expeditions.

These people can be found at Globe Trooper, a social media hub that gives like-minded explorers a medium to meet and discuss possible trips around the world.

There is an abundance of adventurous people searching for fellow nomads to tag along on future expeditions.

The website is available to anyone with Internet access and is completely free to register. Members can advertise their own travel plans, or browse the thousands of trips already created by other users.

Different trips are found on all seven continents and are broken down into various levels of difficulty, culture shock, remoteness, and risk, so you are aware of exactly what’s in store.

In the trip’s description, you’ll find arguably the three most important details of any excursion—the date, the price, and a brief summary of the coordinator.

Members can advertise their own travel plans, or browse the thousands of trips already created by other users.

Once you find the trip and travel companion of your dreams, it’s as easy as sending a message to solidify your spot on the adventure. If no one trip catches your eye, create your own adventure to share with others.

There are 16 different types of trips to create ranging from something as safe and relaxed as food/wine touring, to trips with greater physical requirements like ski expeditions or mountaineering.

There’s an adventure for every kind of traveller and people with similar tastes and habits looking for the same experience to explore with.

There’s an adventure for every kind of traveller and people with similar tastes and habits looking for the same experience to explore with.

For all the nomad newbies or even experienced travellers looking for some direction, Globe Trooper includes a blog with advice on the best traveling gear and a news board where fellow travellers can post the finest places to go and different activities to try anywhere around the world.

Globe Trooper includes a blog with advice on the best traveling gear and a news board where fellow travellers can post the finest places to go and different activities to try anywhere around the world.

With all of the reasons to travel and all of the resources to travel on a dime, there’s no more excuse to suppress your wanderlust. There’s no doubt that your tight knit clan will always be number one in your life, but maybe there’s room for some travel soul mates to take on the world with.

 

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