Sure, Tinder\u2019s a dating app, but it\u2019s cool to use it as a friends-finder too. A quick check of a bio will give you a heads-up on what your potential match is into. If their bio says \u2018No hook-ups\u2019, they could be looking for a friend like you (or a serious love match \u2013 woooo!). Update your own profile as well to say that you\u2019re travelling, how long you\u2019re in town, and what you\u2019re looking for. With some honesty (and some selective swiping), you could find a like-minded traveller to hang out with, or maybe even a travel buddy for your next destination.<\/p>\n
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Find a travel friend… or two.<\/p><\/div>\n
2. Live like a local<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere\u2019s no better way to get to know the locals than to get to know<\/em> the locals \ud83d\ude09 Okay, you don\u2019t have to go that far (though you can if you want \u2013 no judgement). But if you really want to experience a destination, you\u2019ve got to hang with the people who live there. A local Tinder match could be your ticket to the best kept secrets in food, fun, and bars \u2013 stuff you won\u2019t find in any tourist guide. Just be clear in your bio and your chats about how long you\u2019re in town and what you\u2019re looking for so you match up with the right person.<\/p>\n 3. Boost your confidence<\/strong><\/h3>\nWeeks on the road left you feeling a little flat? Been backpacking so long you can\u2019t remember your last hot shower? If your reflection is less than sparkling, update your profile pic with a glam shot from last New Year\u2019s Eve and let the matches boost your tender ego. Still got it, baby.<\/p>\n
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On Tinder, no-one can see your jet lag.<\/p><\/div>\n
4. Kill some time<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe all need some digital distraction sometimes (especially while travelling \u2013 hello, 5hr airport stopover), so why not get yours via Tinder? Studies have shown that loads of people use Tinder because they\u2019re bored, not because they\u2019re seriously looking for a bit of action (although that can<\/em> be a nice bonus). Next time you\u2019re stuck between flights, swap Candy Crush for Tinder eye candy and watch the hours fly by.<\/p>\n 5. Play it forward<\/strong><\/h3>\nUpdate your settings to show your next destination and up your chances of having some friendly faces to meet up with when you arrive. A head start on chitchat means some extra time to build a connection. You might make a new friend before you\u2019ve even arrived (with or without benefits \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n
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Make a new friend before your plane\u2019s even landed.<\/p><\/div>\n
6. And, of course\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nSure, Tinder does a lot of other things, but it is<\/em> a dating app. So if you\u2019re set on a hook-up tour through Europe, it will be your wingman when you don\u2019t know a soul. And who knows \u2013 that holiday fling might turn into something more serious. Take a chance?<\/p>\nDo you use Tinder while travelling? However you Tinder, make sure you do it safely<\/a>.<\/p>\n
3. Boost your confidence<\/strong><\/h3>\nWeeks on the road left you feeling a little flat? Been backpacking so long you can\u2019t remember your last hot shower? If your reflection is less than sparkling, update your profile pic with a glam shot from last New Year\u2019s Eve and let the matches boost your tender ego. Still got it, baby.<\/p>\n
On Tinder, no-one can see your jet lag.<\/p><\/div>\n
4. Kill some time<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe all need some digital distraction sometimes (especially while travelling \u2013 hello, 5hr airport stopover), so why not get yours via Tinder? Studies have shown that loads of people use Tinder because they\u2019re bored, not because they\u2019re seriously looking for a bit of action (although that can<\/em> be a nice bonus). Next time you\u2019re stuck between flights, swap Candy Crush for Tinder eye candy and watch the hours fly by.<\/p>\n 5. Play it forward<\/strong><\/h3>\nUpdate your settings to show your next destination and up your chances of having some friendly faces to meet up with when you arrive. A head start on chitchat means some extra time to build a connection. You might make a new friend before you\u2019ve even arrived (with or without benefits \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n
Make a new friend before your plane\u2019s even landed.<\/p><\/div>\n
6. And, of course\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nSure, Tinder does a lot of other things, but it is<\/em> a dating app. So if you\u2019re set on a hook-up tour through Europe, it will be your wingman when you don\u2019t know a soul. And who knows \u2013 that holiday fling might turn into something more serious. Take a chance?<\/p>\nDo you use Tinder while travelling? However you Tinder, make sure you do it safely<\/a>.<\/p>\n
On Tinder, no-one can see your jet lag.<\/p><\/div>\n
4. Kill some time<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe all need some digital distraction sometimes (especially while travelling \u2013 hello, 5hr airport stopover), so why not get yours via Tinder? Studies have shown that loads of people use Tinder because they\u2019re bored, not because they\u2019re seriously looking for a bit of action (although that can<\/em> be a nice bonus). Next time you\u2019re stuck between flights, swap Candy Crush for Tinder eye candy and watch the hours fly by.<\/p>\n 5. Play it forward<\/strong><\/h3>\nUpdate your settings to show your next destination and up your chances of having some friendly faces to meet up with when you arrive. A head start on chitchat means some extra time to build a connection. You might make a new friend before you\u2019ve even arrived (with or without benefits \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n
Make a new friend before your plane\u2019s even landed.<\/p><\/div>\n
6. And, of course\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nSure, Tinder does a lot of other things, but it is<\/em> a dating app. So if you\u2019re set on a hook-up tour through Europe, it will be your wingman when you don\u2019t know a soul. And who knows \u2013 that holiday fling might turn into something more serious. Take a chance?<\/p>\nDo you use Tinder while travelling? However you Tinder, make sure you do it safely<\/a>.<\/p>\n
5. Play it forward<\/strong><\/h3>\nUpdate your settings to show your next destination and up your chances of having some friendly faces to meet up with when you arrive. A head start on chitchat means some extra time to build a connection. You might make a new friend before you\u2019ve even arrived (with or without benefits \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n
Make a new friend before your plane\u2019s even landed.<\/p><\/div>\n
6. And, of course\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nSure, Tinder does a lot of other things, but it is<\/em> a dating app. So if you\u2019re set on a hook-up tour through Europe, it will be your wingman when you don\u2019t know a soul. And who knows \u2013 that holiday fling might turn into something more serious. Take a chance?<\/p>\nDo you use Tinder while travelling? However you Tinder, make sure you do it safely<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Make a new friend before your plane\u2019s even landed.<\/p><\/div>\n
6. And, of course\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nSure, Tinder does a lot of other things, but it is<\/em> a dating app. So if you\u2019re set on a hook-up tour through Europe, it will be your wingman when you don\u2019t know a soul. And who knows \u2013 that holiday fling might turn into something more serious. Take a chance?<\/p>\nDo you use Tinder while travelling? However you Tinder, make sure you do it safely<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Do you use Tinder while travelling? However you Tinder, make sure you do it safely<\/a>.<\/p>\n