This morning in Bangkok, I met a traveler at breakfast.
We started talking — the way travelers do — about where we’ve been, where we’re going, and what makes a place memorable.
At one point he asked:
“Have you heard of NomadTable?”
I hadn’t.
By the time breakfast ended, I had downloaded it.
The idea is simple:
You open the app, see who is nearby, and connect with people for coffee, meals, exploring, or experiences.
Strangers becoming temporary companions.
Which, when you think about it, is what travel has always been.
Why This Matters More Than It Seems
After loss — whether it’s grief, divorce, life transitions, or just moving into a new chapter — one of the hardest things isn’t logistics.
It’s connection.
Loneliness isn’t always about being alone.
It’s about not having shared experiences.
Travel can magnify that.
You can be standing in the most beautiful place in the world… and still wish someone was there to see it with you.
Tools that help people connect aren’t trivial.
They’re healthy.
They create:
- Conversations
- Shared meals
- Memories
- Stories
- Human warmth
And sometimes — unexpected friendships.
Movement Creates Connection
One of the lessons I’ve learned over the past few years is this:
Connection rarely comes to you while sitting still.
It happens when you move.
When you travel.
When you say yes.
When you start conversations.
When you put yourself in environments where people are open.
Apps like this don’t replace human connection.
They just lower the barrier to it.
My Honest Perspective
I just installed NomadTable.
I don’t know yet how well it works long-term.
But I love the concept.
Because it aligns with something I deeply believe:
We’re not meant to experience the world alone.
If it helps even a few people meet someone new, share a meal, or explore a city together — that’s a positive force.
And frankly, I’m excited to try it myself.
A Bigger Thought
The world is full of people wanting connection.
Sometimes they’re sitting ten feet away from you.
Sometimes they’re in the same city, feeling exactly what you’re feeling.
Technology, when used well, can help bridge that gap.
And that’s a good thing.
If you’ve tried NomadTable, I’d love to hear your experience.
And if you see me on there somewhere in the world — say hello.
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