18 Best Travel Independent Communities (Updated Jun 2026)

18 Travel communities on Independent Platforms

Updated 6/13/2026

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#1
Travel Massive
Travel Massive connects thousands of tourism professionals, travel media, influencers and startups from around the world to meet, connect and share ideas.
80K members
Forum
Events
Newsletter
Jobs
Courses
6 views / month
#2
Traveling My Way
Explore the world your way. A safe and meaningful space for global trotters and aspiring travelers & nomads. Travel tips, hacks & services, Digital Nomads opportunities & advice, Networking & Resources, Community & Meetups
Chat
Events
Newsletter
Jobs
Courses
8 views / month
#3
Nomads.com
Nomads.com (formerly Nomad List) is the leading community for remote workers and digital nomads, helping people find the best cities to live and work in, with a global Slack community and regular meetups.
100K members
Chat
Events
Paid
5 views / month
#4
Hacker Paradise
Hacker Paradise is a community-based travel program for remote workers with an adventurous spirit, bringing together diverse remote professionals to live, work, and explore new cities together.
Forum
Events
Paid
7 views / month
#5
Travellerspoint
Travellerspoint helps you discover new destinations, organise your trips and share your travel experiences
1.1M members
Forum
10 views / month
#6
Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor's Food and Travel forum has been created as a medium to discuss and exchange information related to travel pursuits based upon interests in food, drink and dining. This is where you seek information about food related matters, which might lead to future destination choices and decisions.
60.0M members
Forum
Perks
Paid
2 views / month
#7
Outsite
Outsite is a coliving community and membership network for remote workers and digital nomads, offering locations across four continents and an online community of location-flexible professionals.
5K members
Chat
Events
Paid
7 views / month
#8
FlyerTalk
FlyerTalk features discussions and chat boards that covers the most up-to-date traveler information. An interactive community dedicated to your favorite topic: travel! That's right: all travel, all the time. The FlyerTalk forums are open for business 24 hours, 7 days a week. Even better, all travelers -- from vacation travelers to mileage junkies -- are welcome in the community. Just choose a forum and you can get to the business at hand: conversing about programs, how to make the most of your miles and points, general travel, airports, destination and dining information.
792K members
Forum
Newsletter
10 views / month
#9
CityRank
Explore the world like never before with CityRank – your go-to app for discovering, rating, and reviewing cities across the globe. Whether you’re a local expert or a curious traveler, CityRank empowers you to share experiences and uncover the best of every city. If you can rate restaurants and hotels, why not cities?
20 members
Forum
Events
#10
Spotted by Locals
Meet Spotted by Locals - the travel app that helps you experience cities like a local and discover hidden gems. With insider tips from our handpicked locals and a commitment to sustainable travel, our app is your guide to exploring cities off the beaten path. Say goodbye to tourist traps and hello to authentic experiences
502 members
Forum
4 views / month
The Trek
The leading source for thru-hiking news, gear reviews, and trail journals covering the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and all things long-distance hiking.
Forum
3 views / month
FarOut Guides
FarOut is the navigation app for hikers, backpackers, and explorers. A community of thru-hikers and trail users who share waypoints, water sources, and conditions reports on long-distance trails worldwide.
Forum
5 views / month
The Camino Forum
The Camino Forum is the largest independent online community for Camino de Santiago pilgrims - with posts covering all routes, gear, accommodations, and spiritual aspects of the pilgrimage.
Forum
4 views / month
Hipcamp Community
Camping and outdoor community connecting van lifers and campers with unique private land camping spots. Reviews, host discussions, and trip planning for off-the-beaten-path camping.
Forum
3 views / month
Good Sam Community
Online community of the Good Sam Club, the largest RV and camping membership organization. Forums covering RV maintenance, trip planning, campground reviews, and van life topics.
2.0M members
Forum
3 views / month
Google Local Guides
Local Guides Connect is the official community for Google Local Guides to share travel tips, discover new places, and connect with other explorers worldwide.
Forum
4 views / month
ADVRider Forums
The premier destination for adventure and dual-sport riders, featuring extensive info on gear, trip planning, and off-road adventures.
350K members
Forum
6 views / month
Horizons Unlimited
The HUBB is the leading resource for international motorcycle travel, planning trips, and connecting global travelers.
51K members
Forum
7 views / month

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FAQ

: Communities for travelers planning trips, sharing itineraries, and swapping tips on everything from budget backpacking to luxury travel. You will find subreddits for specific regions and travel styles, Discord servers for nomads and expats, and Facebook groups for niches like solo female travel and budget flights. Active communities for both trip planning and general inspiration.
: Hive Index lists 18 Travel independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are massive (17%) or gigantic (17%). This is a smaller slice of our database, so read trends as directional. The main Travel topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.
: Forum is the most common (83%). Others that show up often include online/offline events and paid community. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.
: 14 of 18 (78%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.
: On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Travel Massive, Traveling My Way, Nomads.com, and Hacker Paradise first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.
: Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.
: This page was last updated 6/13/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.