Best WhatsApp Groups for Digital Nomads & Solo Travelers
The worst part of Digital Nomad life isn't the slow WiFi. It's the loneliness. You land in a new city, and you know zero people.
Smart nomads solve this before their plane even touches down. They join the local WhatsApp group.
Why WhatsApp is the Nomad's Lifeblood
In hubs like Bali (Canggu), Lisbon, Chiang Mai, and Medellin, WhatsApp groups run the city.
- Housing: "Anyone subletting a villa for a month?"
- Coworking: "Who wants to work from the cafe today?"
- Social: "Grab dinner at 8 PM?"
How to Find "The" Group
Every city has one main group and dozens of spinoffs (Foodies, Hiking, Crypto).
1. Nomad List
The paid route. Nomad List has Slack/Discord, but members usually share local WhatsApp links there.
2. Facebook Groups -> WhatsApp
Go to "Digital Nomads [City]" on Facebook. Search "WhatsApp" in the search bar. You will find a invite link.
3. TapJoin Travel Directory
The fast route. We curate active travel groups so you don't have to dig through old Facebook posts. Check out our Travel Category.
Safety Tips for Travelers
- Meet in Public: Always meet your Reddit/WhatsApp friends in a cafe or bar first.
- Verify Housing: Never wire money for a rental you found in a WhatsApp group until you have seen it in person. Scams are common.
The "Golden Rule" of Nomad Groups
Give before you take. Don't just join and ask "Best cafe?". Search the chat history first. Share a tip ("Found a great sim card deal here") and you will instantly be popular.
Start your journey by finding your next destination's group on TapJoin.