By IANSlife

July 12, 2023 (IANSlife) Increasingly popular, solo travel allows people to experience self-discovery, a well-earned respite, or the thrill of new adventures! In fact, a recent countrywide poll by Bumble revealed that 41 percent of single Indians say they like dating while travelling because they feel like their best selves while they're on vacation, and 83 percent of single Indians believe dating while travelling is interesting.

When you travel alone, you should frequently be prepared for the unexpected. Therefore, it is not surprising that single visitors in India are amenable to a brief romantic encounter. According to a recent poll by Bumble, 83 percent of Indian respondents say they would be open to a holiday romance.

Could meeting love and creating new connections be in the cards as solitary travellers let go of their inhibitions and live life to the fullest? After all, getting to know a new city or nation's residents is the finest way to discover it. The finest travel memories and tales almost always centre on the people you meet along the route!

Bumble’s Relationship Expert Shahzeen Shivdasani shares advice for your holiday romance:

• Give your connection clarity on your dating intentions. Be clear about what you’re looking for from the beginning. This avoids any misunderstandings and ensures you’re both on the same page.
• Bring back the travel bio: Updating your bio every time you travel to a new city or country can be a helpful way to attract the people and experiences that you’re seeking.  You can do so by adding your travel plans to your Bumble profile bio or add the languages you’re speaking. By ending on a question about your holiday destination you’re adding a great conversation starter.
• Be open-minded: When meeting a potential date, you might normally have a mental checklist of what you’re looking for. When travelling, be open to possibilities. Just like you might be more open to new foods or activities, when you’re not home, apply that same attitude to using Bumble. Adjust your date filters—perhaps your age range, or the sort of relationship you’re after—to be a bit more flexible. Who knows what might happen!
• Put your safety first. You can use Bumble's Video Chat or Voice Call features to get to know your connection better before meeting up or finalising your plans.
• Clear communication: Make your intentions clear from the get-go. Be upfront with your connections if you’re looking for something casual while travelling. When it comes to holiday romances, manage your own expectations as well, you both might be able to transform your holiday romance into something more, you never know! Just make sure you make the most of it while it lasts!
• Enjoy the moment. Savour the time you have together. Avoid putting undue pressure, if you get into your travel holiday romance being aware of the inevitable end, it will help you deal with the situation better.

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