Some brief guidelines for posting and advertising for travel companions.
When looking for a travel companion - keep in mind the following:
(switching on Dad mode)
1: Keep your details private on the forum - emails, phone numbers etc - everyone can be contacted through their travelblog profile page.
2: Establishing an alter-ego on the internet is very easy - be wary - many people lie about themselves in these situations - and you cannot tell truth from lies in an email.
3: You will get replies to your posts from eager young (male!) tour guides from the places you wish to tour - ignore them completely - moderators will delete their posts in good time.
4: Look for someone similar to your self to travel with - if you are a young female first time traveller - look for another young female traveller - not necessarily a first-timer. It
will avoid many complications.
5: You will meet people if you go alone - in almost all countries and all circumstances - book a few nights at a hostel in the destination city - and hangout there until you meet people you like.
6: Check that the person you will be meeting is who they say they are - I suggest a video call over skype for a good first approach.
(Dad mode off)
For more good first time travelling advice - check
The TravelBlog Travel Guide - you will have an amazing time 😊
Reply to this Some brief guidelines for posting replies!
If someone specifically states they're looking for a similarly aged, same sexed companion from a specific area - and you aren't - don't bother to reply -
this isn't a dating service - at best you'll get ignored - at worst a public rejection!
If you send a private message - keep in mind this is not an invitation to stalk someone! - and we will disable accounts where this goes on - persistent messages for no reason.
A couple more tips for posting
If you post advertising for a travel companion - don't be surprised if you get responses from people outside your specifications - a good way to respond without rejecting someone is along the lines of:
"Thanks for the offer - I'm looking for someone specifically my own age (or XYZ criteria) - but if you are in the area when I am - a coffee/juice/beer sometime would be great."
You'll meet some interesting people - possibly who live in the area and have a huge amount of travel experience to offer. If at all worried about meeting the person - don't respond or go with a friend from the hostel/hotel or your travel partner.
Reply to this Dear Ali,
One of my friend would like to ads on travelblog. Could you give her some advices on how to place ads here? Such as cost, ads placement, how to apply ... Thanks so so much!
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Reply to this Appreciate your warm and caring 'dad mode'. Nice job dude!!
I am sure you have loving sisters, mom, girlfriend and wife (either one, some or all) ;-)
Cheers!
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Reply to this Not sure about this, gut feeling is that it will cost and not live up to the ad.
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