MapPal›Travel buddies
Find a travel buddy.
Match by trip, not by swipes.
Meet travelers heading where you're heading — same destination, same window, same vibe. Chat unlocks only after both say yes. No scarcity tricks, no fake matches. 1 travelers are planning trips across these cities right now.
Pick a city
Each page shows who's heading there, when, and what kind of trip they want.
Lisbon
Portugal
1 traveler heading here
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Porto
Portugal
Plan your trip and meet who's going
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Bali
Indonesia
Plan your trip and meet who's going
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Tokyo
Japan
Plan your trip and meet who's going
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Kyoto
Japan
Plan your trip and meet who's going
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Marrakech
Morocco
Plan your trip and meet who's going
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Mexico City
Mexico
Plan your trip and meet who's going
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Plan your trip and meet who's going
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Bangkok
Thailand
Plan your trip and meet who's going
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Cape Town
South Africa
Plan your trip and meet who's going
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Plan your trip and meet who's going
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Barcelona
Spain
Plan your trip and meet who's going
→How matching works on MapPal
Plan your trip
Pick a destination and dates. Mark which days are open to company. The trip is the unit — not your profile photo.
See who lines up
Match by overlap — same city, same window, same travel style. Strong-fits and worth-a-look bucketed for you.
Wave, then say yes
Wave low-stakes; if they wave back, send a full join request. Chat opens only after both agree.
Questions
What is a travel buddy?
A travel buddy is someone who joins you for part or all of a trip — a meal, a hike, a museum afternoon, a few days, or the whole journey. On MapPal, travel buddies are matched by destination, dates, and travel style.
How do I find a travel buddy on MapPal?
Pick your destination, set your dates, mark which days are open. MapPal matches you with travelers whose trips line up with yours. Chat opens only after both people say yes — no cold messaging, no swipes.
Is MapPal free?
Yes. Browsing, matching, waving, and chatting after mutual acceptance are all free.
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