Tag: social travel

  • Social Media Meets Travel Sites: Find A Travel Partner

    Social Media Meets Travel Sites: Find A Travel Partner

    During a recent discussion and research project with a friend, I came across some interesting new “social travel” sites. As social media, social sharing, and mobile media has taken off in recent months, the travel industry has continued to develop web applications which connect fellow travelers. New sites such as IGoUGo and TravBuddy are bridging the gap between adventure travel and social networks. Here are a few interesting sites I stumbled across. in the coming weeks, I’ll be posting notes as I explore each.

    Sailing with close friends in Belize, 2009

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