Catch Flights & Feelings? Dating App Grindr To Launch New Travel Feature For Love-On-The-Go

Grindr is making it easy to be an LGBTQ+ travel enthusiast

by Tejashee Kashyap
Catch Flights & Feelings? Dating App Grindr To Launch New Travel Feature For Love-On-The-Go

With the rise of dating apps and social media platforms, meeting new people in unfamiliar places has never been easier. Dating apps have become indispensable tools for travellers looking to meet locals or fellow travellers. With its new trip mode that enables users to interact with people abroad, Grindr truly wants to live up to the phrase, ‘International Love’.

Grindr Launches New Travel Dating Option

Couple Spending Time at the Ulun Datu Bratan Temple in Bali
Couple Spending Time at the Ulun Datu Bratan Temple in Bali
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With its new trip mode, Roam, the trans-inclusive dating app, Grindr is making it easy to be an LGBTQ+ travel enthusiast. Gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people can connect in many cities and countries thanks to this. Users can choose a new location for their profiles in the trip mode, which lasts for up to an hour. This gives users plenty of time to talk with new people about where to eat, stay, and play, as well as schedule a meeting time if they’d like. Later this year, Roam will be made available to all customers after undergoing testing in several global countries.

The Roam app lets users temporarily alter their location settings if they’re travelling, allowing them to get to know the best LGBTQ+-friendly places and residents before they even land. The service is rumoured to be adding an AI boyfriend as well. The transgender-inclusive dating app recently announced that it would be concentrating on features for “long-term dating, travel, and professional networking” to steer clear of the hookup culture.

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Imagine strolling through the historic streets of Istanbul, hand in hand with a fellow traveller whose laughter echoes through the ancient alleyways. Or sitting beneath the stars on a secluded beach in Bali, exchanging stories and dreams with someone who understands the intricacies of your journey. Roam’s innovative travel mode seamlessly integrates with your itinerary, allowing you to discover and connect with like-minded individuals wherever your adventures take you.

Dating while travelling in today’s world is a fascinating intersection of technology, globalisation, and human connection. Travelling provides unique opportunities to immerse oneself in local culture and experiences. Many travellers opt for activities like cooking classes, guided tours, or language exchanges, which not only allow them to learn about the destination but also provide opportunities to meet new people, including potential romantic interests.

Dating while travelling offers a unique opportunity.

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