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12 Sites That Will Help You Find A Travel Buddy
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Meeting new people is one of the best parts of traveling.
Hopefully, you found some cool solo travel groups in our blog post, 10 Different Types of Solo Travel Groups . But there are also times when you might want to find a travel buddy, one other person to travel with, on your own trip.
Here are 11 sites that will help you find a travel buddy:
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Search a destination, find travel partners, get connected, and trip together! It’s as easy as that. You can rest easy knowing that GAFFL uses a strict verification process so you can feel safe about your travel partner. Start your search here !
2. Utilize Social Media Groups
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There are many Facebook groups and pages that you can follow and join to meet people with similar interests as you. Search for things like âtravelâ or âtravel buddyâ and you will find groups like Female Travel Buddies, Travel Buddies, and Travel Friends Finder that you can join.
I have been a part of a Facebook group called Women Who Travel , and it has been very helpful to me. Not only do these women post when they need travel companions, but they post tips for each other too. Other sites like Reddit utilize forums and feeds to connect people. All worth a look!
Check out Women Who Travelâs podcast  too!
3. Couchsurfing
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Couchsurfing is a service that allows you to connect to a worldwide community of travelers. It is a great place to somewhere to stay or to share your home with travelers.
As with any online interaction, you need to make sure you do your due diligence. Using trusted sources for finding couches to key to couch surfing safely .
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This website is super cool because it’s simpler than the rest. On Meetup , you can search for events in the area or wherever you will be, and see who is attending. You can even contact those people through Meetup too!
Working with Meetup will be a little different than other sites when looking for a travel companion. You might not meet your travel companion until you go to an event or two. It is more of a free-flowing way to meet people in the area you are in.
5. TripGiraffe
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TripGiraffe is really easy to use. It offers the options of finding a travel buddy, exploring all travelers on the site, and looking for meetups. You can search for trips coming up soon as well as create your own.
Each mini-profile is straightforward listing the exact places you will be going, the dates you will be traveling, your gender and age, as well as the type of trip and budget.
Check out some of the profiles before you build your own – you might just want to hop on someone elseâs trip!
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How about a new site called Trip in Touch . âSame place. Same time. Same interests. Trip in Touch â find your next Travel Buddy!â
The app is on its way, for now, you can subscribe and join their Facebook groups to connect with other travelers.
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If you’ve got the urge to travel but no one to do it with you can stop worrying because Intrepid has got you covered. Join one of their small group tours and find ready-made friends who are itching to explore just like you are.
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If you book daily tours in each place you stay, you are sure to make friends that might be on the same schedule as you! Give it a chance.
In New Zealand, you can pay for guided but flexible travel with the Kiwi Experience . The Kiwi Experience is a bus that travels around New Zealand making stops and bringing you from Point A to Point B. But itâs your choice how often you want to stay on the bus or on the journey! Completely flexible!
This would be a great way to meet people while youâre in the country and possibly grab a travel companion while youâre there.
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Travello is an app designed to make travel social. Known for where travelers connect, Travello asks you what you are interested in and then helps you to connect with other travelers nearby.
This is an excellent way to meet a travel buddy, whether youâre at home before the trip takes place or on the actual trip!
If you meet someone at home with similar interests and who loves to travel, chances are it could be a good match! This also eliminates traveling far to meet up before the trip.
10. Tourlina
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Tourlina is specifically for females looking for female travel buddies. Another option to browse other trips, create your own, and speak with other females about their trips too!
The app promises a trusted and secure network of individuals.
11. Join My Trip
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Choose the destination, the group size, and the experience that is right for you and Join My Trip will find the trip mates.
Whether you are looking for a simple weekend getaway or the trip of a lifetime, this is a great way to find new friends, share costs, and make memories that will last forever.
12. DePassport
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DePassport can be the premier destination for you to find adventure buddies and a perfect travel companion. And for a surprise, this app lets you find not just a partner, but someone whom you will truly vibe with. The platform uses an AI-powered matching algorithm to connect you with people who match your values, and interests.Â
You can connect with people from around the world, and plan your travels easily.
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You need to add http://www.gogaffl.com to this list!
Thanks for the tip!
Very good information regarding travel
Thanks so much, Prakash!
Hi Erica, Absolutely awesome article. Btw, you are missing two big ones. CouchSurfing and GAFFL. I have always used CS before and recently used GAFFL in Australia. It was awesome. It connects people based on trips. You can start a trip or join trips. I think you can mention them in your list too.
Will do, thanks Ed!
I love Wandure app! They have amazing experiences created by awesome locals.
We love it too Lina!
Finding a perfect travel buddy is always difficult. But, having a travel buddy can make the trip more enjoyable and less lonely. It helps to have someone to split the expenses with, so you can save up for your next trip. A travel partner also minimizes risks associated with traveling alone. GAFFL (www.gogaffl.com) can be a great addition to this list. It matches up travelers with similar travel plans and ensures the safety of travelers through their well-built verification process.
Thanks for the tip, Abrar!
Are you a solo traveller? I am an Indian n Canadian citizen retired 60+ age group in n good shape to travel. Can you suggest some dependable solo travel groups. Pls email your response to [email protected] thanks
Hi Peter, check out Eldertreks, Adventures Abroad, Road Scholar, Walking the World!
Yes! I love it
Thanks Sarah!
Ms.Erika Szumel, Really Thank you for the information. Can you please rank them according to your knowledge and experience? is it possible to know which are all providing paid and which are all free in 2020?
Hi Siva, thanks for reading! Most of these are free or offer free basic memberships. Click on the links to get an idea of which fits best!
Thanks for sharing this info..
Really nice post. Thanks for sharing with us..
Thanks for reading, Suvajit!
Great Blog.It is very useful.ThanksâŠ.
Thanks for this lovely info.
Thanks for reading, Pradyut!
Great post!! Thank you very much for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it, Ujjal!
Hi, maybe you should add https://backpackingtribe.com/ to this list. It’s a platform where you can find not just a buddy, but an entire group to backpack together with! It’s amazing!
Thanks for the tip, Wijnand!
Hey Erika, You should think about adding Share Bus to this list – if you’re travelling in Aus! Its a shared rental of a minibus, trailer and camping equipment. They find the travel mates (other backpackers) for you. It’s totally flexible and self guided – you just join on the trip/date you want to do (i.e. Perth to Broome) and you can make your own adventure.
Hey Jade, thanks for the tip!
This is such a great list! It’s got everything except https://www.fairytrail.app , a dating app for people with a passion for adventure and can work anywhere (one can look for friendships too). You should check it out and review it đ
The most interesting list is here to find a travel buddy. Travelling with someone is fun. And these days finding a perfect travel partner is tough task, but your list has made it bit easy.
Great post! thank you so much for sharing
Thanks, Shawn!
Great content. You can also add https://cogofly.com to this list. It is a travel social networking site that helps travellers connect with other travellers around the world. As well as with its advanced search filter, anyone can find the perfect travel buddy match.
Thanks for the tip, Sameena!
You need to add http://www.joinmytrip.com to this list for sure!
Thanks for the tip, Prasanna!
great post … full of knowledge ,i am inviting you to India if you think so it will be a great pleasure for me to hosting you
Are there any sites for older people? Most of these sound like they are for younger folks. Thanks for any referrals.
Check out Walking The World, Eldertreks, Adventures Abroad, Intrepid!
Hello, I am 61 yr old female looking to travel solo but would like to join a group to travel to St Martin in the spring 2023. Do you have any recommendations.
Hi Valerie, check out some of the sites listed above! We know there are specific age groups that you can book with.
I think you have missed http://www.connectingtraveller.com as well.
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Traveling solo can be fun at times, but there are times when you want a travel partner. It's pretty common for family or friends to ditch you at the last moment and ruin your big trip. You don't have to give up on your plans because of that, though.
Luckily, there are websites out there that connect you with travel buddies, so you can have company on your trip. These websites will embellish your journey and make the holiday memorable.
So, let's take a look at seven of the best websites for finding a travel buddy.
GAFFL helps you find a dependable travel partner. It's easy to use, and you get a lot of options to choose from while selecting your partner.
The first step is to search and select your destination . The second step is to find the people who also want to travel to the same place.
You'll find a list of different routes and the locals and people near you who also want to visit that destination. All you have to do is choose the preferred options to carve out a plan for your trip.
You can start talking to the potential travel buddies in the chat to try to know them better. You can initiate the chat by clicking the connect button. This website also shows if their accounts are verified.
If you like the person, you can meet up with them and plan the trip together. Finding a partner is effortless on this website.
2. Flip the Trip
Flip the Trip offers a wide range of services. It lets you find either a local or a nearby partner with whom you can travel with ease. You need to search for the place you want to visit, then select the exact location where you are planning to travel.
The website shows a list of local people. Locals can be excellent guides as they can introduce you to local places and know the best places to get native food. You can also select somebody who lives near you. In this way, both of you can travel together right from the start.
People can ask random questions related to their travel on the website in the Feed section. Other people who have been to those places can answer them.
3. Trip in Touch
Trip in Touch not only finds you a travel buddy, but is also well known for its travel blogs. You can read travel blogs on the website and find great traveling partners.
This site doesn't just provide you with a partner for adventurous traveling–it also helps you find partners for dates and concerts. You can connect with people all over the globe on Trip in Touch.
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The website only connects you with trustworthy people. It also lets you join its massive Facebook community, where people can communicate with each other.
You can share your traveling experience on the blog so that other people get tips from it. Trip in Touch is a content-rich travel website worth checking out.
4. TripGiraffe
TripGiraffe is a straightforward travel website. It helps you save time and money so that you can travel in peace. You can either create a trip or join an existing one.
The first step is to share your details and the destination of your trip. You can also add the date and time of travel.
Secondly, you can specify which type of partner you want for your journey. You can also select the gender of your partner. The site then connects you with a partner to travel with, in up to 100 countries or so.
Moreover, there is an option to select whether you want to split the expenses with your partner or not. You can also predefine your budget.
This is one of the most polished websites on this list. It specifies everything one needs to know and tries not to leave any ambiguities behind. TripGiraffe also has several travel blogs that are pretty helpful for a traveler.
5. Women Welcome Women WorldWide
This website is a space for women travelers to travel with other women. It is a website made by women for women. However, it's worth noting that the website is based in the UK, but anyone can join.
The site takes into account all the needs a woman can have while traveling. If you specifically want to travel in a girl group, you should try this website. It also gives you local members' contacts who can guide you on your trip.
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You need to join the website to get access to people worldwide. You can then choose the people you would like to contact and get in touch with them. Women above the age of 18 are eligible to join this platform–the membership of the website costs around $50.
6. Workaway
You can join Workaway either as a worker or as a host. A worker helps the community by writing their experiences and helping others in their travel plans.
Workers stay at a host's place in return for sharing their skills. The skills can be gardening, charity work, house sitting, teaching, or practicing a language. The workers who help the host in business activities get paid a minimum wage per hour. You can make new friends this way.
You don't have to pay any money for this stay. All you have to do is provide some valuable services. This website is review-based to make it convenient for you to make your choices.
7. JoinMyTrip
JoinMyTrip allows you to travel to more than 6,000 destinations. You can select your desired location and find the people who also want to travel to the same place.
You can also create a trip on your own. In this way, other people will join your trip. Many passionate travelers enjoy making their trips in this space.
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The price of the trip caters to all the expenses of the journey. This website has excellent customer care service as per the reviews.
You also get to know your trip leader before the actual trip. All the leaders are verified. In this way, the site clears all your security concerns.
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All these websites will help you arrange or join an organized trip. You can meet honest and dependable travel buddies on these websites.
Chatting and meeting up with people before going on the trip is usually a good idea. Check out these sites to choose the one that looks most reliable and interesting to you.
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Finding a travel companion can make travel better but it can also make it worse.
There was a lively debate about finding a travel partner on the Solo Travel Society on Facebook.
- The majority of people considered this service counter to solo travel. Karen wrote: “I don't want to connect with anyone, love being solo. “
- Some thought that there was definitely a place for it. Danielle wrote: “when it comes to hiking or camping remotely while solo, that's a little nerve wracking and I'd love to meet up with people who are in the same mindset. “
- Some liked the idea as a means of getting around the single supplement. Mary wrote: “I like the idea of being connected to someone sometimes to avoid that “single-occupancy tax. “
Let's be clear: despite being a solo traveler, I have traveled with companions many times and had good success. It can enhance the travel experience as you discover a new destination through your own cultural lens and that of your new travel companion as well.
Yet, whatever your reason for seeking a travel companion, I suggest you proceed with caution and use the methods below. They are safe and will help increase your chances of making a successful match.
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How to Find a Travel Companion: Methods I Can Recommend
There are safe ways to find a travel partner for a day, a week, or more. These methods give you the freedom of being solo and connecting to interesting people when you want.
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1. Get a warm introduction from a friend.
One of the best ways to find a travel companion is through a friend or family member. Being concerned for your safety, they will only suggest that you travel with people they trust. Hopefully, you will be geographically close enough to meet each other a few times before setting out so that you can determine for yourself whether they are a person with whom you'd like to spend a lot of time.
2. How to meet the right travel companion along the way.
This has happened to me most often in hostels, but it doesn't really matter where you meet them. The point is that you meet a travel buddy as you travel, not before. You get to meet them in person and spend a few days together sharing meals or day tours before committing to anything longer. Spend the days in the public sphere and return to your own safe accommodation every night. Eventually, you can decide whether this is the right person for you to travel with.
3. Let your tour/cruise company connect you with a travel partner.
If your goal is to avoid the single supplement on a tour or cruise, ask the travel company to partner you with another solo traveler. Most companies will and, if they can't, they'll give you your own room for no additional charge. See our Deals page for tours and cruises with no or low single supplements.
4. Use Meetup.com to find locals who want similar experiences
Meetup.com is a fabulous resource for solo travelers to meet people of similar interests. These are most often locals, not people to travel with. But, locals! How great is that? I used Meetup.com and found people to hike with in Hong Kong.
5. Book a greeter and have a local share their city with you.
International Greeters connects you with locals who volunteer to show off their city. I've used this service in Paris, New York, Kyoto, and Chicago. It's a great way to meet and have fun with someone new. I've gone cycling, shared lunch, and shopped with greeters.
6. Women Welcome Women World Wide
This is an international community of 2,400 people in over 80 countries. They are mostly women over 60 who want to travel more often and meet locals, so they host one another for a tea or a stay as they travel. Read Women Welcoming Women: A Gateway to International Friendships .
7. Take a day tour or a class to find a travel companion.
If social is what you're looking for, schedule in time for social activities. Day tours and group lessons give you a social experience. Perhaps you'll meet someone with whom you'd like to spend more time. Read How to Travel Alone Without Being Lonely: 10 Tips & 6 Short Stories .
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3 Safety Rules for Traveling with Someone New
Traveling with someone you do not know really well requires a few safety tips, especially if you're traveling independently:
- Stay in public. When you are with someone new, stay in the public sphere for at least a few days. You need a bit of time to get to know them before renting a car together or sharing a hotel room. Eventually, determine whether this is a person with whom you truly feel safe.
- Be proactive . Choose who you want to spend time with. Make your own decisions rather than responding to invitations from others who might have agendas of their own.
- Don't be rushed into a decision. If you are considering traveling with someone, don't be rushed into the decision. If the idea comes up but they say that you must decide by a time that is less than comfortable for you, decline the opportunity.
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Apps/Sites for Travel Companions: My Concerns
There are a number of apps and websites that will help you find a travel partner. I have concerns about them for the following reasons.
- Compatibility . Just because you're going to the same destination does not mean that you're compatible with someone. You may not discover until you're into the trip that you don't share the same interests or ways of exploring, never mind the rhythm of your travels. This can make for a miserable trip.
- Catfishing . A catfish is someone online who pretends to be someone they're not. Without a real life connection, there is no way to know who is real and who isn't on social media. This could put you in a vulnerable situation where the person you thought was going to be your travel buddy is actually expecting to hook up, is not who they pretended to be, or worse.
- Misunderstandings . The potential for a serious misunderstanding is another reason I don't promote the idea of finding a travel partner on an app. Your new travel partner may not have had any intention of deceiving you and may not mean to cause you any harm, yet they may have different hopes for the trip than you do.
- Telling the world you're solo . By participating on an independent matching site and sharing your itinerary you are telling the world that you are traveling solo and where. While I don't hide the fact that I'm solo while I travel, for safety reasons, I don't broadcast it either.
- Sites/apps can get too much personal information . In an effort to increase member safety, some sites go through a variety of verification steps, including gathering government ID information. This raises identity safety concerns.
Because I can't promote the sites that help you find a travel partner (I don't have experience with them), I'm not giving you a list. However, if you are still interested, you will find a list on Google. If you do so, I hope you'll be cautious with a new travel partner and read the Solo Travel Safety section of the site before leaving.
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Every user on GAFFL has a profile where they list their interests. If you and your potential trip mate share some common interests, itâll make your trip go a lot smoother.
It's also important to have a similar budget in mind. If your travel companion wants to do more activities and eat at expensive restaurants but you canât afford it, it can lead to an unpleasant trip for the both of you.
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I think this is a fabulous idea because the things that can get expensive while solo traveling can usually also be easily split between people. If you arenât a hostel fan, it would be awesome to have people to split hotels and Airbnb with.
If car rental is the cheapest way to get around a destination, it would be ideal to have others to split the costs with. But most importantly it always makes the experience that much more memorable when you have new friends to share it with.
We truly believe that the best memories and experiences are the ones that are shared with others. It doesnât matter if youâve known someone for an hour or your whole life, when you do something badass together itâs sure to be a time you wonât forget.
Making connections and becoming friends with people all over the world is such a powerful tool to have when traveling. One day maybe youâll visit your new friend in their homeland. Some of the best trips happen when you have a friend playing tour guide in their country.
GAFFL is a really cool opportunity to enrich your travels with like-minded people who will push you to get out of your comfort zone. No matter what type of personality you have, making new friends on the road is easier than ever.
One of the things that hold people back is that they donât have a partner or a best friend to travel with and they feel scared and uncertain to travel alone, especially long-term. GAFFL helps with that!
Another thing that holds people back is the perceived cost of travel. While travel doesnât have to be expensive, itâs always more affordable when you can share the cost of accommodation and groceries with someone else. Again, GAFFL provides a solution for that!
Solo travel is great. But there are some times that I do not recommend someone travel solo and where I personally try my hardest not to travel solo. Some examples of this relate to safety, like hiking a trail that doesnât have many people walking it each day, or being in certain destinations where Iâve heard from others that itâs difficult as a solo female.
Other examples relate to expenses, like taking a road trip and renting a car. Situations like these are where I think something like GAFFL is a great idea. With GAFFL, you can find a group to go on that hike with or split that car rental with!
I think GAFFL plays a role by allowing solo travelers to find travel buddies when needed. Though solo travel is a great way to travel, there are some experiences that are better enjoyed with more people (some donât even allow for solo).
Friends and families are not always available to travel with, and sometimes the interests do not align for travel. Or sometimes you just want to socialize while still being solo most of the time. I think GAFFL helps solve these problems.
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For many people, the classic American road trip is a rite of passage.
The 48 states on the continental U.S. are home to rolling hills, mountains, rivers, oceans and countless other attractions. And thanks to modern technology, planning the perfect road trip is easier than ever.
Just juice up your phone, make sure your car is ready to roll , grab your go-to road snacks, and let your smartphone do the hard work. Â
Apps, like Roadtrippers or InRoute, can do most of the route planning for you.
Begin by inputting your starting and ending point, then let it suggest fun places to check out, whether you're taking the direct route via the highways or the winding roads less traveled.
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Watch this video to learn more about some of the apps you need for your next road trip. Â Â
Roadtrip essentials
A good road trip needs these three things: Good snacks, an excellent playlist, and plenty of gas.Â
If youâre driving through an unfamiliar area, fill up your gas tank sooner rather than later to reduce the risk of getting stranded on empty.
Check out these apps to keep your car juiced up along the route:Â
- Gas Buddy Â
Gas Buddy helps you find gas stations near you and tells you how much the gas costs.Â
Prices are put in by other users, so there is a chance prices may have changed by the time you arrive. If that happens, you can report the price change in the app.Â
PlugShare helps you locate EV charging stations that are compatible with a variety of electric vehicles.Â
And just in case you need it, because you almost certainly will, Toilet Finder can help you find a nearby facility to take a comfort break.
The app also tells you if the toilet can be used without charge and if it's wheelchair accessible.Â
Taking a road trip with a pet
If your copilot has fur and paws, BringFido will help you find dog-friendly places to stay, eat, visit, and more.Â
It even includes reviews from other users to help you make the best decision for you and your pet.Â
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By the way, before you hit play and take the wide-open road, download your car insurance app on your phone.
Hopefully, you wonât need it, but it can make it much easier to file a claim or call for roadside assistance.Â
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Meet Buddy, the golden retriever on wheels who has become a Gig Harbor celebrity
Just a man and his motorcycle â and his dog.
Mike Stevens has been riding a red motorcycle for three years with his golden retriever, Buddy. Theyâve become small-town celebrities in Gig Harbor.
Last December, they dressed up as a duo with Stevens as the Grinch and Buddy as the Grinchâs dog, Max, and rode around town. Wherever they go, people smile, wave and take pictures, Stevens said.
Buddy has his own Instagram and TikTok accounts, @sidecarbuddy , run by Stevensâ college-aged daughter Summer. The golden retriever and his owner also have a local following on NextDoor, where many Gig Harbor residents leave comments with âsightingsâ of the pair. Stevens said he heard one picture of the pair made it onto a personâs social media feed in South Dakota.
âWe spotted you over the weekend and it brought a smile to our faces. Thank you!â one Gig Harbor user commented on Stevensâ NextDoor screenshot of another personâs picture of him and Buddy dressed up in their Christmas costumes in December, waiting in Gig Harbor traffic.
âPlease tell me youâll be a bunny for Easter. Maybe Cupid for Valentineâs Day? Keep making people smile, we all need it,â another user commented.
Sometimes people will come up to Stevens in person even when Buddy isnât with him and thank him for bringing Buddy around, Stevens said.
It all started when Buddy, who comes on all the family trips, couldnât catch a ride on Stevensâ two-wheel Honda motorcycle, Stevens said. Buddy looked sad when Stevens left without him, so Stevens decided to sell the Honda and buy a used three-wheel Ural motorcycle with a sidecar instead.
In the first two years of riding along in the sidecar, Buddy traveled 4,000 miles, Stevens said. They donât go far. They often ride to and from Tubbyâs Trail Dog Park , and they never go on the highway.
With his ears back and his â Doggles â (dog goggles) on, Buddy seems to enjoy it. The goggles protect Buddyâs eyes and keep his eyes from drying out.
âNot an evil bone in his bodyâ
Buddy is 6 1/2 years old and was born on Christmas Day, hence the name âBuddyâ from the movie â Elf .â The name is fitting for his personality.
âNot an evil bone in his body,â Stevens said. âHe just wants to play with anyone and anybody.â
Stevensâ daughters, Summer and Saylor, said that Buddy is the familyâs first dog. He likes playing with their cat, Meatball, at home, Summer said.
âHeâs very dependent on my dad,â Saylor, who goes to Gig Harbor High School, said. âIf heâs not with my dad, he freaks out.â
When they go to Costco, Buddy waits patiently in the parking lot for his usual â a Costco hot dog. Sometimes Stevens comes back to find people around the motorcycle taking pictures or giving Buddy a pet.
âGrowing up in Gig Harbor it was a nice surprise when Buddy started showing up, seeing such a cute dog in a sidecar always makes my day,â Sean McConaughy, who went to high school in Gig Harbor with Summer, wrote in a text message relayed by Summer.
Stevens also relayed a comment from a neighbor, Mary West, via text message.
âBuddy and Mike always bring a smile every time I see them coming down the street! I donât know whose smile is bigger, Mikeâs or Buddyâs! Love them both!â West wrote.
Stevens said sometimes Buddy will show him that heâs ready for another trip by jumping into the sidecar when Stevensâ garage is open.
âI look back and there he is,â Stevens said. âAnd Iâm like, son of a gun. We got to go for a ride.â
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