I always find the best local recommendations when I travel solo. My strategy involves dating apps and clever prompts.

I get some of the best travel recommendations from dating apps.

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• When traveling solo, I use dating apps like Hinge to crowdsource recommendations from locals.
• I've found that most matches are happy to help and enjoy showing their city in a positive light.
• Although romance and in-person meetups are never off the table, most conversations stay on the app.

Being spontaneous and going with the flow when traveling might sound romantic and adventurous...