Solo travel is a trend in itself. No wonder, after all, you can experience incredible adventures when you travel alone. In addition, it's usually easier to connect with the country you're traveling to. However, there are new studies that show that many solo travelers aren't traveling solo by choice, or often feel lonely on the road. So-called travel communities can help.

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Basically, these are solo travelers who travel together with other solo travelers. By choosing pre-planned tours, there's no need for lengthy preparation for an adventure trip. Even in the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, there's always a plan B. And yet every trip is an individual experience.

Traces of the pandemic

The Federal Statistical Office found that one in six people often feel lonely. Almost a quarter of young adults aged 18 to 29 often suffer from loneliness. Instead of going out, partying together and meeting new people, many look for social contacts on social media channels. The concept of Join the Crew addresses precisely this issue.

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Founded by Dominik Grotowski, the platform aims to bring together adventurous people who want to travel together. After all, traveling alone can not only be a lonely affair, but can also bring many challenges. Interested parties can choose from over 30 destinations for sailing trips. Outdoor trips with over 35 destinations complement the offer around the world. Whether it's a trekking tour in Nepal, a skiing vacation in the Alps or surfing in Morocco, the offer is diverse.

Carefree and relaxed

Anyone traveling with Join the Crew travel communities is guaranteed to meet nice people. Often even friendships for life are formed. To keep in touch, there are always after-season parties in different cities and various events. Up to 1,500 young people met up and reconnected at the last event in Hamburg.

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As popular as the outdoor trips are, Grotowski's original idea of join the crew sailing trips achieved something that the industry had long struggled with: He broke the cliché that sailing was something elitist and complicated. On the contrary: Join the Crew tours are affordable, safe and a sustainable nature experience away from the tourist crowds. Experienced guides and skippers are always part of the group and ensure that the trip runs smoothly. The guides continuously share their insider tips and discoveries on an internal platform; in this way the entire community benefits from this.

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