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If you’re not staying at a hostel, you can still meet fellow travelers by joining a free walking tour. You’ll be mostly listening to your tour guide during these tours, but you can still try to strike up a conversation with other travelers and suggest exploring the rest of the city together.
Out and About
Clubs, restaurants, galleries, museums, major tourist sites—the list of places where you can meet new people is pretty much endless if you’re outgoing enough. Step out of your comfort zone, start a conversation with someone who seems interesting, and don’t worry if you don’t hit it off because you’ll probably never see them again anyway.
Meeting People Online
If you struggle to strike up a conversation with strangers in person, you can try to first “meet” them online. There are many Facebook groups where solo travelers look for company during their trips, but you can also use dating apps such as Tinder and Bumble to make friends—just be clear about your intentions and only meet people who make you feel safe.
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The first thing you should do if you’re trying to meet new people abroad is to stay at a youth hostel. These places are literally designed for the purpose of bringing tourists together. They run events, parties, and even guided tours, all the while encouraging their residents to mingle with one another and have the time of their lives. This is the easiest way to make new friends when you’re in some random country.
Say Hello
If you keep to yourself, it’ll be hard for you to meet new people. The fact of the matter is, the more you actually make an effort to meet new people, the more people you’ll meet. We’re not saying you should approach a random stranger on the street. But at a mixer or party as we mentioned previously, it’s perfectly acceptable to introduce yourself.
Follow The Crowd
Let’s say you’re staying at a hostel and you still can’t for the life of you muster up the courage to introduce yourself to someone. That’s all good. You don’t have to try so hard. Hostel hosts usually lead large groups around the city, so you can just easily blend in with the crowd. Before you know it, you’ll be bonding with others without even realizing it.
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