Reading as a trio, a Sunday run: 10 Room ideas and the sentence to start them
Viatous, Rooms & Roomi · Équipe Viatous · 4 min
“What could I actually do with someone?” Good question, and the answer is often simpler than you think. No fake testimonials or made-up numbers here: just ten everyday ideas we really like, and the sentence you can type as it is on Viatous to start your Room. On Viatous, you write in your own words: no magic formula needed.
To finally get things done
1. Read together for 30 minutes
Everyone brings their own book, there’s time for silent reading, then a chat about what stood out. Simple, calming, and surprisingly good for finally finishing that novel.
“I’d like to read with someone for 30 minutes tonight.”
2. A focus session
Everyone says what they want to finish, Roomi starts the session, everyone mutes their mic, then everyone shares what they got done. Deadly against procrastination. A classic length: 25 or 50 minutes.
“I want to work for 50 minutes tomorrow morning without procrastinating.”
3. Practise speaking a language
During the activity, Roomi speaks the language you’re practising and answers your “how do you say…?” questions. Perfect for daring to speak without classroom pressure.
“I want to practise speaking Spanish for 20 minutes.”
4. Work on a personal project
A CV, an application, a novel, a channel that never gets started: with other people around, the first step is easier.
“I’d like to spend an hour on my personal project with other people working on theirs.”
To move and get out
5. A walk in the park
An in-person Room: Roomi suggests public places, the group chooses, and everyone confirms their arrival and their return home.
“Go for an hour’s walk in the park on Saturday morning.”
6. Run with others
The Sunday run is easier when someone’s waiting for you. And if you get on, the Room can become a Circle that meets every week.
“Run for 30 minutes in the park on Sunday morning.”
7. Visit a museum
An exhibition seen by three people is three different perspectives. Specific details help Roomi: art museum, history museum…
“Visit an art museum this weekend with other people.”
8. A restaurant together
Details matter: budget, diet, type of food. If you write “vegetarian”, Roomi suggests vegetarian restaurants.
“I’d like to go to a vegetarian restaurant on Friday evening with people from my city.”
To share a good moment
9. A general knowledge quiz
Roomi hosts the game and keeps score. Great atmosphere guaranteed, and if you form a Circle, Roomi will remember the champion for the rematch.
“I’d like a general knowledge quiz tonight, online.”
10. Create side by side, even from a distance
Cooking the same recipe, drawing, knitting: everyone at home, together all the same. That’s the whole spirit of the “Create” family on the Discover page.
“I want to draw for an hour online with other people.”
What if nobody’s available right away?
It happens, especially for a very specific activity at a very specific time. That’s no reason to give up. When it does, Roomi tells you honestly, with real numbers: how many other people are looking for this kind of activity right now, or nobody for the moment. Roomi then suggests widening your search, scheduling a time slot, or joining a similar activity people are looking for at the same time. And a search that ends without a group doesn’t use your free Room for the week. You lose nothing by trying.
4 tips for writing your own sentence
Name the actual activity. “Read”, “run”, “revise English”: that’s what lets Viatous find people who want the same thing.
Add the time and duration if you know them : “tonight”, “30 minutes”. If not, Viatous will ask.
Give useful details : budget, diet, level, type of place. They help Roomi suggest the right places, without telling the group who asked for what.
Don’t chase the perfect sentence. If it’s unclear, Roomi asks a question. That’s all.
And just one limit: Viatous is not a dating app. “Make friends” or “meet people” are very welcome; a romantic date is not.
Start yours
Pick the idea that speaks to you most, copy the sentence, make it your own. And if none of them feels like you, write your own: it’s often the best one. Viatous looks for compatible people, you choose whether to join the group, and Roomi keeps the pace. With a free account, one completed Room is free each week.
Find more ideas on the Discover page , then see how it works .