Find travel buddies with something in common

Last updated 23 October 2026

Voolo is a social travel app for adults aged 18 and over. Explore an area for travellers and open trips, find a shared interest and decide whether you would like to make a plan together. You can also bring your existing friends.

Look for a shared activity, not just a destination

Two people visiting the same city may want very different days. A shared interest gives you a more useful starting point: photography, hiking, food, coffee, art or technology. Think about what you want to do and the pace you enjoy before inviting someone to a long trip.

A short, public activity can make it easier to see whether your plans and expectations fit. Agree the meeting place, duration and budget in advance, and keep your own way home.

Explore an area in Voolo

1. Open Explore and choose an area on the map. You can browse trips and places before signing in.
2. Use the available interest, travel-style and distance filters to narrow what you see.
3. Sign in to view traveller profiles, wave or join a trip.
4. Check the person’s interests and plan details rather than assuming that being nearby means they are free to meet.

Traveller and trip availability depends on the area and who is using Voolo. An empty map means there are no matching results to show; Voolo does not invent travellers or trips.

A wave comes before a private conversation

A wave is a request to chat and carries no message. Private chat opens when both travellers have waved. You can then discuss the activity, timing and expectations before agreeing to meet. Sending a wave does not guarantee a reply or a place on a trip.

Joining an open trip is another way to make a plan. Read its stops and details first, then use the trip’s group chat to coordinate after joining.

Control your visibility and boundaries

Map presence shows an approximate area rather than your exact position. You can change your visibility, go hidden, block people and report concerns. Do not publish your accommodation details or private travel documents in a conversation.

Meet for the first time in a busy public place, tell someone you trust about your plan and keep control of your money and transport. No app or profile can guarantee another person’s identity, intentions or behaviour. See the safety guide and community guidelines before meeting.

Do I need a paid plan to connect?

Voolo is free to download. New outgoing waves and active public trips you host have limits. Optional monthly Plus and the non-renewing 7-day Travel Pass offer higher allowances. Joining trips, replies, conversations and safety tools stay free. Current limits and local prices are shown in the app.

Explore your next trip

Available on iPhone (iOS 26 or later) and Android (8.0 or later), with optional in-app purchases.