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I was told this was IMPOSSIBLE... 'Americans won't get it'  'The topic is too sensitive'  'You'll get tons of backlash' BUT... Flash Pack just took over Times Square ?! 🍎🇺🇸 The very heart of NYC's Manhattan 🗽 Our Friendship Bus toured the US during the most divisive election in history, with 1 goal... To help Americans make friends 🤝 (Regardless of politics) 2 weeks, 4 cities... - 1,500 strangers onboard - 6 broadcasts on primetime tv  - 10 interviews with international press - 1M views across social (and counting) And a wave from Kamala Harris herself!! 👋 I'd call that a success, would you? Incredibly proud of the team on this brave campaign. A special mention to Lee for leading the charge! Absolutely unstoppable 👏🏽 Where should we take The Friendship Bus next?👇🏽👀 Repost to share this with your network ♻️ _ 📽️ Watch til' the end to see Lee on primetime US TV! 👋🏽 I'm Radha, CEO & Co-Founder of Flash Pack, creating 1 million new friendships via the power of travel. Follow for daily posts on the journey!

Ahead of the most polarizing US election in history, people across the country are feeling more disconnected and isolated than ever before. Nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%) feel anxious about the political climate amid a loneliness epidemic that affects 1 out of 2 American adults. At Flash Pack, our mission is to create more than a million new friendships – so we have created The Friendship Bus to encourage conversation and connection, regardless of political beliefs. Engaging with strangers can feel awkward at the best of times, but we will break the ice with our bespoke Conversation Cards – which have been informed by ten years of friendship-making. Through these conversation starters, and various activities designed to help strangers open up to each other, visitors can arrive solo, but leave as friends. We saw how powerful this process can be, when we opened our Friendship Corner in New York this summer – and, of course, from every group trip we’ve organized over the years. After all, 80% of Flashpackers stay in touch.

Meet Krishna. Krishna loves Winter. As our Head Inventor (yes, that’s a real title), she’s channeled her frosty passion into creating our new Winter Travel Collection. So, winter lovers, what are you waiting for? These icy escapes are hot right now—but only while limited spaces last. Winter Estonia is one of those “still-feels-like-a-secret” destinations – which is why you need to go now, before the world catches on. On this adventure you’ll explore Lahemaa National Park via husky rides, winter survival skill classes, gourmet lantern-lit forest picnics and a 2000-year-old bathing ritual. Oh, and you’ll sleep in medieval Tallinn’s best boutique hotel, too. Yep, told you it was special. Winter Sweden combines cross-country skiing and Northern Lights hunting 200 kilometres above the Arctic Circle. A once-in-a-lifetime meditation session with huskies (yep, we’re serious) and a remote wild moose and reindeer safari. A traditional Sami family dinner and fireside picnics amongst snowy forest… Are you starting to understand why we’re so excited for this one? https://lnkd.in/d_Kb-55m

Us: a curated, boutique, immersive itinerary. Them: concepts of a plan. 👀🤣

'Travel is not a reward for working, it's education for living.' Anthony Bourdain

As we navigate an era dominated by AI companions and virtual realities, forging genuine human connections remains more crucial than ever. Take one minute to VOTE for a meaningful SXSW conversation between Flash Pack CEO Radha Vyas and Friendship Expert Jeffrey Hall #SXSW2025 #friendship https://lnkd.in/gS3yhwHP

Giving disposable cameras to travelers heading out on Flash Pack trips is our new favourite hobby. 😍 Thanks to Toby Roney, who joined Chris on his trip to Kenya and took some amazing shots featured here. Video inspired by Life on film 👏

Giving disposable cameras to travelers heading out on Flash Pack trips is our new favourite hobby. 😍 Thanks to Toby Roney, who joined Chris on his trip to Kenya and took some amazing shots featured here. Video inspired by Life on film 👏