Traveling on your own can be a fun adventure, but if you'd rather find a travel buddy to come along for the ride, the Wander app will make it happen.
While the profiles and interface of the app look like they take inspiration from Tinder—especially as the app calls itself a "travel app for singles,"—it's more about making connections with like-minded travelers than hooking up. The founder of Wander, Krystal Choo, notes that she was inspired to create the app after her own experience of traveling solo and wanting to share her adventures with someone else. With this in mind, people can hunt for members of either gender to embark on their journeys with, based on a shared destination.
Travel Companion Apps
The Wander App Helps You Find a Travel Buddy for Shared Adventures
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