01 — The problem
Dating apps weren't built for small places.
In a village, 15 swipes and you've seen everyone – including your ex, your cousin and your boss.
You're here for a week and all you meet are other tourists and the English menu.
02 — The rule
Two groups. Connections only in between.
- Locals only see guests. Guests only see locals.
- Nobody from your town sees your profile.
03 — For you
I live here
Meet someone new without the village gossip.
- People from all over the world – none of them from your street.
- Show off your place: the hut, the lake, the bar the guidebooks don't know.
- The first 100 locals in Pilot place become Founding Locals.
I'm visiting
See the place from the inside.
- Locals instead of tourist traps – real tips from people who live there.
- Someone to spend the evening with, not just the hotel bar.
- Dinner, a hike or a date: you decide what it becomes.
Meet someone new without the village gossip.
- People from all over the world – none of them from your street.
- Show off your place: the hut, the lake, the bar the guidebooks don't know.
- The first 100 locals in Pilot place become Founding Locals.
See the place from the inside.
- Locals instead of tourist traps – real tips from people who live there.
- Someone to spend the evening with, not just the hotel bar.
- Dinner, a hike or a date: you decide what it becomes.
04 — Safety
Included from day one:
- Verified profiles
- Every profile is photo-verified before it's visible.
- Report and block in one tap
- Anyone who crosses a line is gone with a single tap.
- Public places first
- We suggest public meeting spots and give tips for the first meet-up.
- Clear community rules
- Short, clear rules, and we enforce them.
05 — Where we start
First stop: Pilot place.
— m · Winter 2026/27
Your place isn't on the list? Vote for it.
06 — Questions
Is this a dating app?
What you use Philoxenia for is up to you: a date, a friendship, or someone who shows you around.
What does it cost?
Free for locals. Guests can start for free; a Trip Pass with full access for your stay is planned.
Who can see my profile?
Only people from the other group. If you live in Pilot place, only guests see you – never your neighbours.
When does it start?
In Pilot place, Winter 2026/27. People on the waitlist get in first.
What happens to my data?
We only use your email to tell you about the launch. No sharing, no ads. You can unsubscribe with one click.
07 — Waitlist
Save your spot.
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