Discover · Connect · Meet
me & you
Find your people.
Wherever you are.
Travel solo, never lonely.
Meet people through shared activities — while traveling or right where you live.
How mawatu works
Discover. Connect. Meet.
Discover
People nearby
Find people nearby who share your interests.
Connect
Shared plans
Find people through overlapping trips and shared activities.
Meet
Real-life activities
Turn shared interests into actual plans.
Built with trust in mind
Meet new people.
On your terms.
Verified profiles
Know there's a real person behind every profile.
Location on your terms
Your exact location stays private. Share it with your Trusted Circle when you want.
You decide
Who sees you. Who can message you.
About us
About mawatu
From Berlin, for travelers all over the world.
Travel connects people — we make it easier
mawatu started from a simple observation: the best travel moments happen with other people. Yet it''s surprisingly hard to find like-minded travelers on the road.
We''re building an app that solves exactly that — safe, respectful and without the superficiality. Real profiles, voluntary location sharing only with people you trust, and city chats where things actually happen.
Our team is based in Berlin and works with travelers from all over the world.
Meet the founders
The two travelers building mawatu, from Berlin.
Lima Barikzay
Founder
Founder of mawatu, focused on building a safe, welcoming community where travelers genuinely connect.
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Dennis Donner
Co-Founder
Co-founder of mawatu, building the product and technology behind meaningful travel connections.
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