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NomadicThunker
replying to @NomadicThunker
@bijoyv @openroadb4me Otherwise, there have been a couple 1:1s while I've been on the road.
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supsonthemove
replying to @bijoyv @bijoyv @onhisowntrip Fams! Of course :) you brightened up 2 of those for me :) #TravelIST
wheresshellyii
A1: I met up with @Pinkzenjoy when she visited Perth earlier this year and pre-twitter I met heaps of travel msgboa… https://t.co/S7l41G59hM
supsonthemove
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @bijoyv A1 Social media week in mumbai 2 yrs ago was great for me work wise #TravelIST
Pinkzenjoy
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @supsonthemove @TBEXevents Am not a conference person. It resembles work too much and that's what I e… https://t.co/BsB0WZDmxs
openroadb4me
replying to @Pinkzenjoy @Pinkzenjoy @supsonthemove @TBEXevents Fair enough, haha. It was a novel thing for me, so pretty exciting. #TravelIST
Ramya152
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @bijoyv Was with @expatexplore :-) 8 countries, 17-18days. Was a budget tour, breezing through Europe… https://t.co/ge2nzSkiym
bijoyv
Q2 What apps or online resources do you use to meet up with people while on the road? Share your secrets!… https://t.co/tdAX0Bw4hx
openroadb4me
replying to @Ramya152 @Ramya152 @bijoyv @expatexplore Sounds like it was a good time ;) #TravelIST
openroadb4me
RT @bijoyv: Q2 What apps or online resources do you use to meet up with people while on the road? Share your secrets! #TravelIST Reply w/ A…
TheTrawheeler
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @bijoyv A1: Unfortunately I haven't yet, as I am quite new in this, but definitely I would like to do… https://t.co/jDozTNFwP7
openroadb4me
A2 Couchsurfing is still a favorite, though I usually do meetups and don't surf often. And, believe it or not, Tind… https://t.co/MQICJvYbJ5
Ramya152
replying to @bijoyv
@bijoyv @openroadb4me Oh will have to skip A2 as never used any, but am keeping an eye out for suggestions! (Also brb!)
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openroadb4me
A2 I'm also really getting into Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree forums. Great resource and a good spot to find a travel partner #TravelIST
Pinkzenjoy
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @supsonthemove @TBEXevents Lol! I've got a poor attention span. I know some folks love it but I'd rat… https://t.co/7AofXSyXBv
openroadb4me
replying to @Pinkzenjoy @Pinkzenjoy @supsonthemove @TBEXevents Well, on that I totally agree with you! #TravelIST
Pinkzenjoy
replying to @bijoyv @bijoyv @openroadb4me A2 No secrets. 😉 I meet ppl who I connect with on Twitter and Airbnb and hostels are great to… https://t.co/QiYyECNRQX
supsonthemove
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @bijoyv I’ve never surfed. Heard sleazy stuff about it! Must give it a go, though not in India #TravelIST
bijoyv
A2 I take great care NOT to use apps to meet up! I prefer travelling alone, unless I have no option. On nature walk… https://t.co/4DrSHS2pRa
openroadb4me
replying to @Pinkzenjoy @Pinkzenjoy @bijoyv Ooh, that reminds me. Wwoofing can lead to meeting some cool folks, as well. #TravelIST
Ramya152
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @bijoyv Couchsurfing sounds familiar, had heard from peeps in the US. How does one manage safety though? #TravelIST
supsonthemove
replying to @bijoyv @bijoyv @openroadb4me A2 @Airbnb hosts are excellent! #TravelIST
openroadb4me
replying to @supsonthemove @supsonthemove @bijoyv Yeah, and I'm sure it's a very different experience for girls than for guys, sadly :( Still,… https://t.co/HwVvvhJErx
bijoyv
replying to @Pinkzenjoy @Pinkzenjoy @openroadb4me Exactly! I was wondering if that was a typo. Turns out it is a thing. I live under a rock… https://t.co/qj2cyMz3iI
rniranjan_das
replying to @bijoyv
@bijoyv @openroadb4me A2 I'd rather stick to interacting in person.
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openroadb4me
replying to @Ramya152 @Ramya152 @bijoyv Reviews and a vouching system. I've had great experiences all around. A lot of times I'll just… https://t.co/P5vhBQ3Jl8
openroadb4me
Q3 Share a wild and/or awesome tale which grew out of an unexpected Travel Meetup! How did it affect your trip?… https://t.co/UUertk52Ph
bijoyv
replying to @rniranjan_das
@rniranjan_das @openroadb4me Then I hope you're coming to the Meetup In The Luru this Sunday? :)
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NomadicThunker
replying to @bijoyv @bijoyv @Pinkzenjoy @openroadb4me It's indeed a fascinating concept. I am yet to try it out myself though. But only… https://t.co/MKlKPULYce
adashofdanish
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @bijoyv A1 I am generally the one traveling to met people. Fun telling people I am going to stay with… https://t.co/pXiLtF6XZq
Pinkzenjoy
replying to @NomadicThunker @NomadicThunker @bijoyv @openroadb4me Anyway when you travel you will meet all kinds and that's what makes it interesting. 😂 #TravelIST
bijoyv
replying to @Pinkzenjoy
@Pinkzenjoy @NomadicThunker @openroadb4me All kinds. Yes. That's been both delight and disaster
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openroadb4me
replying to @adashofdanish @adashofdanish @bijoyv My mom nearly had a panic attack when I told her what Couchsurfing was and that I was going to do it, haha #TravelIST
bijoyv
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @adashofdanish If I tell my folks, they'd make sure a relative somewhere looks me up everyday. What c… https://t.co/SO18qZaEfw
openroadb4me
A3 Really wanted to see the Gobi, but needed a group to go with. Went hostel to hostel and put together a group of… https://t.co/FB4p8qUSGP
NomadicThunker
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @bijoyv A3 The upside of almost all of my meet-ups has been that people are quite congruent with thei… https://t.co/FCX5cJmovK
openroadb4me
replying to @bijoyv @bijoyv @adashofdanish All my family is overseas, hehe. Plus, it's fun to 'help' my mom broaden her horizons. #TravelIST
bijoyv
replying to @NomadicThunker
@NomadicThunker @openroadb4me I don't meet too many (new) people too. Force of habit!
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Pinkzenjoy
replying to @adashofdanish @adashofdanish @openroadb4me @bijoyv Stayed at Tinja's cabin in the woods of Lapland after meeting her on Twitter c… https://t.co/nALRm108GT
supsonthemove
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @bijoyv Yeah! Tinder non-singles should make for a biz idea #TravelIST :)
rniranjan_das
replying to @openroadb4me
@openroadb4me @bijoyv A3 The friendships that bloom when strangers meet.
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NomadicThunker
replying to @bijoyv
@bijoyv @Pinkzenjoy @openroadb4me True that! Ingredients for post-travel blogposts 😂
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openroadb4me
replying to @Pinkzenjoy @Pinkzenjoy @adashofdanish @bijoyv @7FellsHostel Well that looks AMAZING o.O Definitely bookmarking that for when I… https://t.co/QdDV13NZsB
bijoyv
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @adashofdanish Well, 'overseas' has never stopped my folks. When I went to the US for the first time,… https://t.co/9rd0XdNcI7