Great advice! @Fabs I think here’s your answer? This reminded me. I have a friend who hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. He did it alone and even went off the trail met farmers stayed with them for a night or two and met many hikers along the trail and I remember him saying he teamed up with others several different parts along the journey. 



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First night's out and finding people to do this with.

Fabs

Hi, dutch traveler myself, more of an expat actually. I'd say just start alone and go easy on yourself, do trails and sleep somewhere where you can meet other hikers? 

The point is, IRL you immediately know if it can work with someone or not. Online not so much and it's a lot of hassle to get your schedules together, maybe all for nothing because it doesn't work out. You'll meet a lot of people traveling, it's great. If it's an area popular with hikers, I'm sure you'll meet partners.