Introducing Roam: Your Next Gayborhood Awaits

You know that feeling of excitement when you’re about to visit a new city? The anticipation, the curiosity, the questions. Where’s the best place to go out? Who’s around? Why is everyone so hot?

And sometimes, you’re not even traveling—you’re just daydreaming. What’s life like in São Paulo? Who could I kiss in Tokyo?

That’s where Roam comes in. It’s your way to explore new places and meet people—whether you’re on the move or staying put.

What is Roam? At its core, Roam is about placing you exactly where you want to be, even if you’re not there yet.

Here’s how it works:

Choose Your Destination: Go global or stay local—it’s up to you. Roam works just as well for exploring far-off cities as it does for connecting with people in a nearby neighborhood.

Be Seen Locally: Roaming makes your profile visible to locals, giving you more chances to connect and chat.

Transparent Connection: A small “visiting” icon on your profile lets locals know you’re checking out the area and looking around.

Travel Dates: A simple way to let locals know when you’ll be in town, making it easier to plan meetups and start connecting before you arrive.

For just $5.99 an hour, it’s a simple, flexible way to make connections on your terms—without leaving home.

Why Use Roam?

Roam isn’t just about setting your profile somewhere new; it’s about giving you control. Think of it as your digital passport to anywhere you want to go.

Plan ahead with confidence.

Heading to a new city? Use Roam to set your profile there before you even arrive. Locals can tell you where to grab the best espresso martini or which dance floor is worth your time. By the time you get there, you’ll already have a list of go-to spots—or even someone to explore them with.

Make moving feel less overwhelming.

Relocating? Roam helps you find your people before you’ve even packed a single box. Set your profile in your new city, chat with locals, and get a feel for what’s ahead. It’s not just about breaking the ice—it’s about skipping the awkward phase altogether.

Explore without limits.

Not traveling? No problem. Roam lets you peek into life anywhere else. Curious about the nightlife in Madrid? Or what brunch culture looks like in Cape Town? Set your profile, strike up a conversation, and let your curiosity take the lead. You’re not scrolling—you’re traveling by chat.

Spice things up.

When your grid feels like leftovers for the third day in a row, it’s time to mix it up. Roam lets you shift your profile anywhere, meeting people who are not in your usual circle. It’s less about location and more about refreshing your connections.

How to Use Roam

Roam is easy to use and designed to fit into your routine. Here's how to get started:

1. Open the Sidetray: Begin by opening the Sidetray from your home screen.
2. Tap the Roam Button: Look for the Roam icon and give it a quick tap.
3. Enter Your Destination: Choose the city, town, or neighborhood you’d like to appear in, then tap “Show My Profile Here” to put yourself on the map.
4. Activate Roam: When you’re ready to connect, tap “Activate Roam” and start exploring who’s around and what’s happening.

Pro Tip: Add your arrival dates to your profile. It's a great way to let people know when you'll be in town and set up plans ahead of time.

Start Roaming

Roam is simple. It puts you where you want to be, whether that’s a neighborhood across the city or a community across the world. What happens next? That’s up to you.

So go ahead — Open Grindr and Try Roam Now.