How One Traveller’s TikTok Community Led to 100+ Go Walkabout Referrals

When it comes to travel recommendations, word of mouth still counts for a lot.

For Go Walkabout customer Lilia, sharing travel advice has become second nature. In fact, after joining the Go Walkabout Refer a Friend scheme, she helped more than 100 fellow travellers save money on their travel insurance in just one month.

But behind the impressive numbers is a story that many young travellers will relate to – catching the travel bug, stepping outside your comfort zone and building a community along the way.

From Travel Bug to Camp America Adventure

“I pretty much go anywhere the wind takes me.”

Lilia properly caught the travel bug two years ago. Since then, she has explored several European destinations and completed her first solo adventure through Camp America.

While she’d previously travelled with family on road trips around Canada and holidays in Orlando, heading to America alone for the first time felt like a huge step.

“It was my first one [trip] alone, which was daunting.”

The experience only fuelled her love of travel. With Stockholm, Seville and Tenerife already on the cards this year, she has no plans to slow down anytime soon.

Discovering Go Walkabout Through the Camp America Community

Like many first-time Camp America participants, Lilia assumed she was fully covered for travel insurance through the US summer camp programme.

It wasn’t until another counsellor commented on one of her TikTok videos that she realised Camp America’s medical cover doesn’t provide protection for everything, particularly for any post-camp travel.

Following their recommendation, she discovered Go Walkabout – you can read more about us over on our About page.

“It was the first one [travel insurance] I’d seen that actually had a full section for Camp America, so I knew it was exactly what I needed.”

It was simple, clear, and easy to sort out. And it’s the combination of specialist cover and friendly support that keeps Lilia coming back. In fact, Go Walkabout is now her go-to choice for all her trips, and even her parents recently took out policies too.

How TikTok Has Helped More Than 100 Travellers Save Money

After purchasing her policy, Lilia received an email inviting her to join Go Walkabout’s Refer a Friend scheme. The Go Walkabout Refer a Friend scheme is simple:

• Recommend us to your family and friends.
• Receive up to £20 in Amazon vouchers when that person takes out a policy with us.
• They get a 10% discount on the cost of taking out any of our policies.
• Refer as many people as you like!

With a growing TikTok audience largely made up of Camp America hopefuls, Lilia decided to share her discount code on the same platform where she discovered Go Walkabout.

She never imagined how popular it would become.

“I’m getting messages every single day asking for the code from people I don’t even know.”

Many of the travellers contacting Lilia about travel insurance are preparing for Camp America. And, just like Lilia had been, they didn’t realise they needed extra insurance for travelling after camp.

Through Lilia’s videos and recommendations, she has helped hundreds of young people travel with greater confidence, stay safe and protected, and save money along the way.

Are You Also The ‘Travel Dad’ of Your Friendship Group?

When it comes to organising trips, Lilia is the person everyone turns to.

“My friends come to me for anything travel related. I book every single holiday and get everyone’s travel insurance. I’m like the dad of my friendship group.”

From holiday planning to practical travel advice, she’s become the go-to expert among friends and followers alike. This just highlights how important personal recommendations are.

Travellers trust people who have already done it.

Whether it’s advice on Camp America, finding the right travel insurance cover or planning a dream trip working overseas, hearing from someone with first-hand experience often makes all the difference.

Why She Keeps Sharing Her Go Walkabout Referral Code

One of the things Lilia appreciates most about the Refer a Friend scheme is that everybody benefits. Travellers receive a discount on their policy, while those who share their code receive rewards. It’s a win-win situation!

“There’s no downside. You’re sharing a code that helps people save money, and you can earn from it too.”

She was also surprised by how supportive and appreciative the team has been throughout. (Yes, we are truly grateful for everyone’s support and recommendations!)

“Mark’s been so appreciative and so kind over the emails and over the phone.”

For Lilia, recommending Go Walkabout isn’t about selling. It’s about helping other travellers avoid the same mistakes and making sure they’re properly prepared before they head abroad.

Honest Advice for Future Camp America Travellers

Having completed Camp America herself, Lilia has one piece of advice above all else:

“Completely put yourself out there. Step out of your comfort zone and say yes to absolutely everything.”

According to Lilia, the days can be long, but the rewards are worth it. By putting yourself out there, you will get in with the rest of the staff much more quickly and easily. People will start to love you so much. And while the days are long, it’s so rewarding.

For anyone considering a working holiday, whether in America, Canada, Australia or beyond, embracing new experiences is what makes the journey unforgettable.

Sharing Travel Experiences That Matter

True travel is always about more than just ticking destinations off a list. For both Lilia and the Go Walkabout team, it’s about community, friendships, and helping others experience the same adventures.

Through a simple recommendation and a few TikTok videos, Lilia has helped more than 100 travellers discover Go Walkabout and save money on their travel insurance.

And that’s exactly what the Go Walkabout Refer a Friend scheme is all about.

If you’ve travelled with Go Walkabout and would like to share your experience with friends, family or fellow adventurers, why not join our Refer a Friend scheme?

You could help someone else travel with confidence and earn rewards along the way!