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Old May 6th, 2017, 10:32 AM
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ok unconventional question- has anyone ever used TOUR BAR as a means to conned with people while traveling?? Or any other safe networks that you could suggest. Looking at going to Europe on my own and would love to met/connect safely with people
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Old May 6th, 2017, 10:47 AM
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Assuming you mean connect, not conned.

Are you a man or woman? It matters regarding suggested sites.
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Old May 6th, 2017, 02:04 PM
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yes connect! and 46 yr old woman
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Old May 6th, 2017, 02:19 PM
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OK, good. Two suggestions. Well, 3 actually.

Thelma & Louise, women looking for people to travel with or meet up with on their trips, all age groups, free. I recently met up with a Canadian member in Mexico and we had good times. http://thelmandlouise.com/

Women Welcome Women World Wide, aka 5W. A wonderful organization with members all over the world. Join online, it costs a bit, not too much but, boy, is it worth it! Stay free with members and have a local guide. Couldn't be better. http://www.womenwelcomewomen.uk

And this one's for everyone, also a hospitality group, many members offer free accommodations, free to join and I've had wonderful experiences in Europe, N. Africa & Asia. Takes a bit of time to find appropriate hosts but I've had some great ones. http://hospitalityclub.org/
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https://www.servas.org/
you can actually stay with people or just meet up with them.
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I'm leaning towards going to Italy in September, and thinking about posting on Thelma and Louise for a travel companion for the Cinque Terre part of the trip. I've been a Thelma and Louise subscriber for quite some time and am intrigued by the thought of meeting up with someone different with similar interests. Chances are she'd come from a different country which would add another level of interest.

I also enjoy solo travel, and staying in hostels. If I were travelling to different parts of Europe, that's what I'd do. Chances are good I'd meet up with different people to share specific activities or specific segments of the trip, while leaving "me" time for doing the things I like to do alone. Good luck.
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LOL, well I would have to ask what you mean by 'connect'. Tour Bar advertises itself as a 'Dating and Travel Site'.

That's different than a site for women to meet other women to travel together. So does 'connect' refer to a travel companion or a 'friend with benefits' type 'connection'?

Either way, for me, the idea of trying to find a stranger online for either is just not something I would ever be interested in doing. I like to meet people face to face before I decide if I am intersted in spending my time with them for anything.

Packinglighttravel's idea of staying in hostels is a common way that travellers meet other travellers and then 'connect' to travel together for a while. But it generally applies to younger people, ie. 20-30 year olds. At 46, you are not as likely to meet many others in your age group in hostels although it isn't impossible.
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Old May 17th, 2017, 09:33 AM
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I agree with the sentiment that's it may not be wise to irrevocably attach yourself to a travel mate before meeting in person. I had one very long, very unpleasant experience with someone who attached themselves to me..."Oh, going to S. India? I'll come along" before I had time to consider it. But I've had very good experiences meeting up with people I've met through the sites I mention above, getting together while on our separate trips or staying a couple of days with hosts. In both cases, one can "move along" should the necessity arise.
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Originally Posted by jdurham
ok unconventional question- has anyone ever used TOUR BAR as a means to conned with people while traveling?? Or any other safe networks that you could suggest. Looking at going to Europe on my own and would love to met/connect safely with people
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Hello jdurham,
Did you ever find a travel partner(s) for your trip to Europe? I'm in a similar situation. Would maybe like to meet someone for lunch or sightseeing during my upcoming trip, but definitely don't need a travel companion for hotels, etc. Just something very casual. Get to know them a little online or even on the phone before meeting. Thanks very much.
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Old Mar 14th, 2018, 10:43 AM
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If you join and post on the various Trip Advisor forums for your destinations often there will be meet-ups planned. Or even here on Fodor's on the Europe forum.

You can "PM" other posters on both these forums and see if someone who has similar interests would like to meet up. I've done this often traveling solo (this was in Mexico not Europe but the idea holds true).
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Doesn't couchsurfing offer this as well? You can meet for coffee or a meal, not only spend a night.
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Old Mar 14th, 2018, 01:37 PM
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I would feel a lot safer using TA or Fodor's because you already somewhat "know" the people from reading their posts, seeing their profile, knowing their posting history. Already kinda pre-screened.

Who knows who is at the other end of couchsurfing?

I think taking a class is another good way to meet people in a safe and fun setting... cooking classes, pottery, photography, etc.
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