How to meet people when you travel solo
Travelling alone is freedom: your plans, your pace, your table. But at some point most solo travellers want a conversation that goes beyond ordering coffee.
The good news: meeting people on the road is less about luck and more about putting yourself where conversations start naturally.
Go where people already share tables
Food halls, markets and restaurants with long communal tables make it normal to sit next to strangers. Breakfast and lunch are easier than dinner: people are relaxed and often on their own too.
Join something with a start time
Fixed-time activities give you a reason to be there and something to talk about.
- Free walking tours and food tours
- Group classes: surf, yoga, cooking, climbing, padel
- Language exchanges and meetups
- Run clubs and group workouts
- Coworking day passes, if you work remotely
Use apps that are about company, not dating
Most apps make you swipe on profiles of people who might be anywhere. When you are travelling, what you want is simpler: someone nearby, today, who is also up for company.
Notai is made for exactly this moment. At a Notai place, you scan the card on your table and see who else there is up for company right now: lunch, a coffee, a workout or just a chat. A chat only opens if they say hi back, you agree who comes over, and you share a table. No sign-up, no swiping, and you disappear when you leave.
Stay safe and easy
Meet in public places, tell someone your plans, trust your instincts and leave whenever you want. A good app lets you report or block in a couple of taps, and keeps your details private.
Questions
What is the easiest way to meet people when travelling alone?
Go where sharing is normal: communal tables, walking tours, group classes and coworks. Apps like Notai show who at the same place is up for company right now.
Is Notai a dating app?
No. Notai is for company: lunch, a coffee, a workout or a chat with someone at the same place. It is for adults (18+) and dating, sales or pressure are against the rules.
Do I need to sign up?
No. At a Notai place you scan the card on your table and you are open, right where you sit. The iPhone and Android apps are coming soon.