Social networks have their pros and cons. Like any tool, the magic is in how we use them. For slow, alternative travel, their best feature is the humble group: small communities where people swap real, on-the-ground info and help each other out. In this guide we stick to Facebookâthe easiest place to find travel opportunities and hacks: volunteer projects with room and board, cultural exchanges and free hospitality, rideshares and travel buddies, house/pet sits, long walks and bike tours, sailing legs, eco-villages, festivals, and more. The best part? You donât have to pay to talk to the humans hosting or sharing opportunitiesâjust be kind, read the rules, and use common sense. Below youâll find active, well-moderated groups we love for 2025â2026.
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The best Facebook groups (2025â2026) for slow & alternative travelers
