Okay, so maybe it’s your gap year and you want to explore and have as many adventures as you want. Or maybe you are in your midlife and the Bilbo Baggins in you wants to get out. Destination? Well, because you are boring and don’t want to sweat a lot, Europe! We’d recommend Southeast Asia for more adventure but that would also mean a greater risk of you getting hurt or worse, dying. So what do you do in Europe apart from sightseeing? My friend, this is Babes Rater… Of course, this article will be about hooking up and getting laid.
So before grabbing your backpack how about you read this one first in its entirety? Of course, you won’t go there without a specific destination planned. Once you get there, make sure of the friggin’ following.
Let’s start with your temporary crib
If you’re traveling on a budget, you’re likely to stay in a hostel, which is fantastic because it’s an easy way to meet other travelers.
However, there is one issue with hostel sex: lack of privacy. The following suggestions will help you navigate these treacherous waters:
GET YOUR OWN ROOM
This is important if you are traveling with regular Samwise Gamgee as you don’t want to be with that wingman of yours when the action happens. Also, some travel buddies are annoying at times so suck it up and pay for a private room. It’s unfortunate that private rooms in hostels are relatively pricey, but it’s the best method to secure privacy. If you walk up at the front desk at 1 a.m. and ask for a private room, the employee will most likely cut you a deal. What if you can’t afford a private room? Keep reading…
IF POSSIBLE, GET A LARGE ROOM
I’ve been in both 40- and four-person rooms. Trust me, you can’t hide anything in a tiny area, but vast rooms are usually loud enough to allow you to work without bothering others.
CHECK THE SHOWERS
Showers are usually an excellent spot to go for sex because they provide some privacy. However, not all hostel showers are made equally. Some are private with locking doors, while others are less-private shared stalls. In any case, if you want to hook up in the showers, don’t do it in the morning while everyone else is attempting to shower.
AND THE LAUNDRY ROOM
If the hostel has a laundry room, it is likely to be rather peaceful at night. The best part is that you can do your laundry at the same time! And admit it, you’ve searched “laundry sex” countless times before.
THE ROOFTOP MATTERS
Some hostels provide room access, which many customers may be unaware of. However, check sure there is no alarm on the door. Also, be careful because the roof may not have a ledge, and falling off would be embarrassing.
SEEK OUT JANITOR CLOSETS
Hostel workers do the majority of their cleaning late in the morning, so broom closets are rarely used late at night — yet hooking up next to a mop may not be the most romantic scenario.
AVOID THE COMMON AREAS
The kitchen and common room aren’t ideal places to hook up. I understand that the couches in the common room appear to be the ideal location, but people come and go from these areas at all hours of the day. And the kitchen isn’t the best location because I eat there.
AVOID THE TOP BUNK
If you insist on going at it in the room, avoid the upper bunk. Not only will you likely traumatize the person below you, but you will also wake up the entire room because the top bed is always the most squeaky.
MIDDAY AND LATE AT NIGHT IS THE BEST
The majority of guests leave the hostel at about midday, however, this is also when many hostels are cleaned. After dinner is also a wonderful time because most people are out and won’t be returning until after 9 p.m.
Remember, not all hostels are made same. If you want to hook up, opt for hostels that are known for their party atmosphere. If you chose a more low-key hostel, you may not discover many people interested in hooking up in the first place.
Meeting people: locals or a traveler like you
The first step is to put oneself out there to meet people, which is actually quite simple with a little effort.
HOSTELS
As previously said, staying in hostels is the easiest way to meet other travelers. Hostels’ intrinsic communal structure means you have a built-in network of instant and like-minded pals who are all looking to have fun. Furthermore, many of them are traveling alone or with small groups of friends, therefore they are eager to meet new travelers.
Simply go to the hostel’s social hub, which is generally the kitchen or a common room. One guaranteed technique to meet new people is to get some cheap beer and invite them to hang out.
PUBS AND BARS
While not all hostels provide free bar crawls, many do. The bars aren’t always fantastic, and there’s a strong likelihood that the hostel workers organizing the crawl are getting paid by the bars, but it’s a fun opportunity to discover the city while staying with a familiar group of people. Additionally, this is an opportunity to meet locals.
This is pretty much a no-brainer but if you fancy meeting a local then a bar or club might be a good option. Oh, and public transport also helps. That is if you have enough confidence and courage. You see, a lot of trains have open seating so it’s the perfect time to move around and make new friends.
TINDER OR OTHER DATING APP
These apps are popular in Europe as well. Many people find it to be an excellent method to meet locals when traveling throughout Europe. And because you’re meeting with locals, there’s no need to arrange anything because they know the finest places to go. So, even if you don’t find love, there’s a decent chance you’ll get to explore authentic places off the tourist trail.
And maybe you don’t need these. Maybe a miracle will happen. Who knows, maybe you’ll meet the man or woman of your dreams while walking down the street or purchasing yogurt at the grocery store. You never know, but it might happen! But if all these fail, you can always hire an escort. There are lots of sites and options. Heck, you can even have a girlfriend experience from it.