People sharing food and drinks on a rooftop terrace

In short

Look for small, open events where newcomers are expected: group dinners, walking groups, language exchanges, sports sessions and sunset meetups. Check who's going and how big the group is, join through a group chat so you can say hi first, and if you can't find what you want, host a simple plan yourself. In Pingo you can browse local events, join with a tap, chat with the group, or create your own event.

Picking the right kind of event

Event type	Best for	Check first
Group dinner	Your first night	Group size and where it is
Walking group or tour	Daytime company	Pace and meeting point
Language exchange	Easy conversation	Whether beginners are welcome
Sports or beach session	Active travelers	Level and what to bring
Sunset or rooftop meetup	Relaxed evenings	Who's going

Choose events made for newcomers

The best travel events are the ones where nobody knows each other yet. Small groups, a clear plan and a public place make it easy to walk in alone.

1Look at who's going

A quick look at the group tells you a lot: how many people, whether they're travelers or locals, whether it's your crowd. In Pingo, every event shows who's going before you join.

2Say hi in the group chat

Walking into a group is easier when you've already said hello. On Pingo, joining an event opens its group chat (after the host approves, if approval is on), so you can confirm the meeting point and know a few names before you arrive.

3Go early, leave when you want

Arriving early means meeting people one or two at a time instead of facing a full table. And it's fine to leave after an hour: a short, good evening beats a long, forced one.

4Host your own small plan

If nothing fits, create it. "Sunset at the viewpoint, 7 pm" or "tapas crawl, 6 people" is enough. In Pingo you choose the place, time, category, capacity and whether it's public or shared only by link, and travelers nearby can join.