Travel community
Find travel buddies — meet verified travel partners worldwide
Travel Heist is the travel community app for solo travelers, backpackers and digital nomads. Find a travel buddy for your next trip in minutes — free, fast and safe.
How to find a travel buddy on Travel Heist
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Sign up free
Create a verified profile in 30 seconds with phone or email.
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Pick a destination
Set your city, country and travel dates — we'll match you with travelers heading there.
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Filter your match
Choose by gender, budget, language, age and travel style.
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Chat and travel
Message travelers directly, plan together and meet up in real life.
Why travelers pick Travel Heist
Verified travelers
Every traveler is verified by phone or email. No anonymous strangers.
Smart filters
Filter by gender, age, budget, language and travel style. Match with the right people, not just anyone.
Real-time chat
DM and group chat with verified travelers. Coordinate flights, stays and itineraries from one place.
Live in 120+ cities
Active travel communities in Lisbon, Bali, Bangkok, CDMX, Barcelona, Istanbul, Tokyo, Berlin and more.
Free forever
Joining trips, posting rooms and chatting with travel buddies is free — no commissions, no hidden fees.
Trips, events, hangouts
From multi-day group trips to a coffee tomorrow — find the right plan and the right people.
Popular travel destinations
Find travel buddies in trending cities right now.
Frequently asked questions
What is a travel buddy?+
A travel buddy is someone who joins you on a trip, event or hangout. On Travel Heist, every travel buddy is a verified traveler — you pick them based on destination, dates, language, gender and travel style.
How do I find a travel buddy online?+
Sign up free on Travel Heist, set your destination and travel dates, and browse open trips and travelers heading there. Filter by your preferences, then message anyone directly.
Is finding travel partners on Travel Heist safe?+
Yes. Every traveler is verified by phone or email. You can block, report, hide your location, and choose female-only groups. Our moderation team reviews flagged content within 24 hours.
How much does it cost to find a travel buddy?+
Travel Heist is free to use. Posting trips, joining groups and chatting with travel buddies is free forever.
Can I find travel partners for solo trips?+
Most travelers on Travel Heist are solo travelers looking for partners for group trips, day events or shared rooms. Just join an open trip or post your own to find your match.