Anyone know of a website where photographers search for travel companions?

[Philmar]

I probably should have asked this years ago...I often dream of going for month long trips to photograph places like Iceland, Namibia or Utah/Nevada but as a single traveler (my wife's passion for travel photography is zero) the cost of car rental and accommodation puts me off. Instead, I rationalize that someday I'll meet a group of like-minded people interested in the same which would significantly the cost. BUT, this day never comes. I know there are ridiculously priced workshops out there but I am not interested in those. I am quite capable of creating an itinerary and arranging my own accommodation for free. So, I wonder if there are websites where photographers interested in pooling resources can meet to arrange photo travels together. 

[muralin]

good idea. May be LL should have a section devoted to it.

[mshea]

Fredmiranda.com has a location advice and meetups forum.
Merrill

[josh.reichmann]

good idea. May be LL should have a section devoted to it.

Match Maker section ?

Not a bad idea.

[Ray Cox]

Match Maker section ?

Not a bad idea.

I whole heartedly agree. While photographing can be a singular vision, a travel companion and shared experience makes it that much more enjoyable.

[PDeXplore]

Wondering the same as well! I've tried posting to my city's subreddit, and have also heard facebook groups and meetup.com might be good options. Haven't had a ton of luck though.

[vartkes]

Match Maker section ?

Not a bad idea.

I agree. I find myself in a similar predicament. I would love to meet one or more day-shoot companions too. thetime of shooting can be solitary but there is such value and satisfaction from comparing images, reflecting on the location etc afterwards!

[Lust4Life]

Hmmm, a new enterprise opportunity!! 
Camera Buddy Escort Services.

[Ray Cox]

Hmmm, a new enterprise opportunity!! 
Camera Buddy Escort Services.

Of course, there's one in every crowd! Prudent selection would surely eliminate some individuals.

[sbay]

I don't know of any websites for organizing photo travel companions. But I know many photographers that belong to various local photo groups on FB (e.g. a facebook group for photographing the city/state you live in), meet them in person for small shoots and later go on longer photo trips.