"Being spontaneous and going with the flow when traveling might sound romantic and adventurous, but I believe the best experiences come with a bit of prep work. Saving a list of places to visit on Google Maps gives me a sense of orientation when I arrive somewhere new - but when those pins come from algorithm-fed videos, influencers, and glossy listicles, I find they often miss the mark."
"That's why trusted insider tips remain my favorite way to get recommendations. Unfortunately, not every destination I travel to comes with a friend ready to share their carefully curated list of local gems. So, I use dating apps. A few days before a trip, I change my Hinge location to a cool neighborhood in the city I'm visiting and ask locals for suggestions. Most people I talk to seem excited to share recommendations"
I use dating apps like Hinge to crowdsource local recommendations before solo trips. I prefer some prep over pure spontaneity because saved Google Maps pins often reflect algorithm-fed influencers and listicles that miss personal tastes. Trusted insider tips deliver more relevant suggestions, but not every destination has a ready local friend. I change my Hinge location to a neighborhood I'll visit and ask matches for tips, clarifying intentions through profile curation and prompts. A simple message yields many replies; while meetups are possible, most conversations remain on the app. This approach produced over 50 local contacts for Kadıköy, Istanbul. I sometimes set profile prompts explicitly requesting favorite food spots to make recommendation-giving easier.
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