When it comes to online social networking, I’m a bit of a Luddite. Am I the last person on this planet without Tom as a friend? I wonder sometimes.
There are a few travel related social networks I have considered joining, however. Most recently, I discovered some rather cool travel applications available for users of the ever growing Facebook site.
Where I’ve Been, for example, allows users to highlight on an interactive map all the places they’ve visited as well as all the places they’d like to visit. This is a cool way to find a new friend that either shares your obscure passion for Central Asia, for example, or might simply be interested in joining you on your next adventure to Cameroon.
This is very cool for people like myself who’ve learned that the worst thing about my rather sedentary life in Los Angeles these days is a failure to meet and connect with other passionate travelers here in my hometown.
Facebook here I come!