Fairytrail Stories | Remote Work, International Dating, and World Travel

Here are the things we believe at Fairytrail and serve as our guiding principles.   1. The world is a beautiful, magical place. We see what we want to see. There’s beauty in our world and we choose not to let it pass us by. That’s not to say the world isn’t a cruel and…

Fairytrail Campfire is meant to let nomads and world citizens help each other achieve their business and personal goals (aka make dreams come true). Some of us want to have the freedom to be anywhere which means having a job that lets them work remotely. Here’s a list of 1600+ remote jobs from companies who…

People often ask us how they can have a remote lifestyle. In fact, 42% of our community aspire to be remote. There isn’t one path to it, but perhaps the best way to begin is to simply to read about people who have done it.  But there are so many digital nomad and travel bloggers out…

I’m excited to share with you some data about the state of Fairytrail, a remote dating app for people passionate about travel. 60% of our users are women. 84% of our users are heterosexual.  25-29 year olds are our biggest segment, followed by 18-24 year olds. 51% of our users are fully remote and 42%…

On Jan 4th, 2020, Maggie from New York, NY and Jun Xiang from Sunnyvale, CA traveled to Denver, CO on a Fairytrail Adventure supplied by Airbnb. The Glacier Hike and Geothermal Cave Pools experience was led by Tyler, a local tour guide who started his tour company in 2019. The travel group size was 7…

When it comes to dating and relationships, personality is immensely important. Perhaps you have a certain “type” that you find irresistible. Or maybe you’ve had bad luck with one type and want to try something different. Here’s why we have Fairytale characters on Fairytrail.   1. Myers Briggs Personality Tests Personality assessments like the widely-accepted…

Tribe Theory is a new category in hospitality. Their mission is to connect, inspire, and empower the world’s entrepreneurs and enable the creation of ONE MILLION businesses worldwide by 2030. Through their global hostel chain, they are aggregating talent and ideas from every corner of the world and building a full-fledged ecosystem for business services…

Stressing about holiday gifts and looking for alternatives to expensive toys for your children? We have exciting news for you. Gifting your children experiences coupled with bonding time might be better for their soul and mind rather than breakable toys!    In 2017, The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships surveyed close to 500 women…

Dear Explorer, We believe the world is a beautiful, magical place. And it’s no surprise, we are attracting those who think like us. Through this app, I’ve connected with CEOs of tech companies, professional athletes, TED speakers, Google employees, Harvard grads, airline employees, journalists, doctors, college students, and even people who have lived in a small town their whole…

We gave you the rundown of the Female Fairytrail characters; now we would like to invite you to get to know the Male Fairytrail characters. Interested in knowing which one you are? To read about why Fairytrail uses Fairytale characters to help people get to know their matches, read this article. The Myers-Briggs Test is…

Tired of underwhelming coffee dates and telling people about how many siblings you have? If you’re frustrated by the limited dating pool in your city, it’s time to shake up your routine by adding adventure and excitement. Try replacing your usual date script with the unknown— find someone you get along with, and go travel…

Starting today, Fairytrail travel agents will be able to help you plan and book your next adventure. It doesn’t matter if you’re a solo traveler or already in a relationship. This service is available to anyone through the Fairytrail app. Wait, why would I pay someone to book my travel? You’re already paying a commission…

So what do people love the most about Fairytrail? Here’s a short summary of why travelers love Fairytrail. 1. Biggest EVER Olympic-sized dating pool.  We have one dating market instead of tiny fragmented markets. This means more efficiency and choice. Instead of only being seen in your city, you can be seen in hundreds of…

My parents met in the university through a mutual friend. My dad had just graduated from the Navy Academy and had started working as a merchant marine. My mom was becoming a medical doctor and doing her residency at the hospital. Both were living in Dalian, China at the time. After a mutual friend introduced…

On Fairytrail, we use fairytale characters to help people quickly understand your identity and personality. But which character to choose? Know the various female Fairytrail characters!  Read about the personalities below or look up your MBTI type to find the character that best represents you. If you don’t know your MBTI type, you can take…

When you are feeling a little down, there’s nothing like the instant hit of buying something on Amazon or going on a little shopping spree. Spending money can bring you happiness, but only temporarily. Traveling makes us happier than any material wealth. Making new purchases may give you a quick rush but it isn’t able…

Why do we have characters from folklore on Fairytrail?   1. To elevate personality to the level of physical appearance.  It’s very hard to know what someone is like as a person from their online profile. Who someone chooses as their character on Fairytrail says a lot about their personality and identity. Each character is…

We destroyed the iPod business with the iPhone. At Fairytrail, it’s no different. We believe we can only be successful when we put our users’ interests ahead of ours. Here’s how we are reinventing the online dating business. — Dear Brave, Early Explorers of Fairytrail,  We are at 200+ strong monthly active users just a couple…

We sent this email to all our users today announcing our product update. Here’s the story of the magical corridor and why it was created.  —  Dear Peter,  We’re constantly working to improve your experience and instigate your next adventure with someone you like.  Here’s what we changed about your app and why. A Magical…

Maybe it’s best if I start with my principles first, then I will talk about why I made a dating app for remote workers and travelers. After all, why anyone does anything in life starts off with their beliefs and world views. I don’t believe the goal of life is to be happy. It doesn’t…