1. You can ask a local for recommendations
This helps you avoid those tourist trap bars or keeps you from getting desperate and heading towards a McDonalds or Hard Rock Cafe.

2. You can meet other solo travelers who need a buddy for an adventure
It’s safe to say that most people traveling solo still want to have some kind of human interaction at some point.

3. Your adventure buddy could turn into a date or life-long friend
You never know where you could meet your soul mate. Wouldn’t it be a fun story to say you met while backpacking in Italy? You can leave out the Grindr part.

4. The ad points in the right direction
You may hate pop-up ads, but those apps will always have an ad or two for a party or event that is happening within a few days. Can’t hurt to check it out.

5. If all else fails, you can at least test out the hotel bed with that torso staying a few floors away.
You know you’ve always wanted to check out the view from the penthouse.