If you are going to a foreign area for the first time or you do not want to face going somewhere alone then you may want to start finding a travel buddy.
Choosing them is a similar process to getting a date online in that being compatible with each other is the key.
You may be lucky and find friends or family that want to go with you.
However this is not always the case and it then becomes difficult to know who to go with.
Fortunately there are options available to you.
There are a number of travel buddy forums available online with people wanting to have a companion with them going somewhere for the first time.
However it is important to be cautious when getting in contact with people.
The problem with applying online is that you cannot always be sure that people are who they say they are.
Ideally you should find someone from your local area so you can meet them in person.
Choose a neutral venue like a local coffee house and get talking about where you want to go and when.
Get to know them and see if they are the kind of person you would want to be with.
Bear in mind you may be with them for up to two or three weeks! There are various issues to deal with.
Budget will have a big effect on what you can do together so ideally someone should have similar ideas.
It is very difficult to find a compromise if you want to see the local culture and they only want to go to the beach.
In short, finding a travel buddy is a matter of using your common sense.
If you instinctively think you will enjoy travelling together then it is worth going for.
With the right travel buddy you can have a great holiday without the pressure of being alone!