The Backpackr App Helps Solo Travelers Connect
Rahul Kalvapalle — October 15, 2014 — World
References: backpackr.org & betakit
Backpackr is an app that helps solo backpackers meet other people while they travel. I can vouch for solo backpacking being an excellent way to travel and meet people, but traveling alone can also be lonely if you're not good at putting yourself out there and meeting people.
The app allows you to browse through profiles of people traveling to the same places as you and message them. You can filter your results by age, gender and location. This app is a great way to find people to travel with or just hang out with.
Many other travel apps and services often get hijacked by people who use them to look for hook-ups, but the developers of Backpackr are projecting the app as strictly a travel buddy-finding service that has nothing to do with dating or hook-ups.
The app allows you to browse through profiles of people traveling to the same places as you and message them. You can filter your results by age, gender and location. This app is a great way to find people to travel with or just hang out with.
Many other travel apps and services often get hijacked by people who use them to look for hook-ups, but the developers of Backpackr are projecting the app as strictly a travel buddy-finding service that has nothing to do with dating or hook-ups.
Trend Themes
1. Solo Travel - Opportunity for apps that facilitate connections and companionship for solo travelers.
2. Social Travel Networking - Opportunity for apps that connect travelers with similar interests and itineraries.
3. Friendship-focused Travel Apps - Opportunity for apps that prioritize platonic connections and socializing among travelers.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - Opportunity for the travel industry to leverage technology in helping solo travelers connect and enhance their travel experiences.
2. Mobile App Development - Opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative solutions for solo travelers looking for companionship on their journeys.
3. Social Networking - Opportunity for social networking platforms to cater to the unique needs of solo travelers and foster social connections during their trips.
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