7 Easy Ways to Meet Other Travellers

Going on a journey is an amazing approach to investigate new societies, track down covered up fortune, and acquire interesting encounters. But, one obstacle consistent solo travelers can encounter is communicating with other folks on their journey. Meet fellow travelers and locals: If you are seeking new friends, travel partners or someone to talk to, there are many opportunities to meet fellow travelers and locals. These seven simple meeting people while traveling tips can add greater depth and enjoyment to your travels.

1. Stay in Social Accommodations

Accommodations like student hostels and guesthouses or co-living spaces are meant to encourage interaction. Unlike hotels that often isolate travelers, their accommodations have common areas for travelers to interact, share stories, and sometimes activities.

Tips:

1. Select hostels that are known for their social events such as pub crawls, communal dinners, or games nights.
2. Choose to stay in dorm rooms, rather than private, to facilitate interaction.
3. Cook with other travelers in hostel kitchens

2. Participate In Group Tours And Activities

If you want to meet people while traveling, one of the easiest ways is to book group excursions or tours. These range from city walking tours to adventurous activities such as snorkeling, hiking, or doing cooking lessons.

Tips:

1. Check for free walking tours, they tend to have a blend of cheap travelers and free walking tours are great to use as an ice-breaker.
2. Gears up some adventure tours that need teamwork such as rafting and scuba diving.
3. Register for local activities, such as food tours or cultural workshops, which allow you to connect over common interests.

3. Use Social Travel Apps

Connecting with fellow travelers has never been easier. There are apps/websites that can connect you to fellow travellers, locals, or just nearby happenings and events.

Recommended Apps:

1. Couchsurfing Hangouts – Meet locals and travelers for hangouts.
2. Meetup – Find social events according to your hobbies
3. Tinder/Bumble BFF - If you are looking to make friends in a new city.
4. Facebook Travel Groups – A lot of cities have travel community groups where you can meet travel buddies.

4. Go to Local Cafes, Bars, and Co-Working Spaces

Outstanding for locals, expats, and fellow international students is hanging out in social spaces at coffee shops, co-working spaces, and casual bars. A lot of these places have kind of an inviting atmosphere where small talk can happen.

Tips:

1. Use communal tables rather than private booths.
2. Initiate chats by requesting recommendations of favorite places around town.
3. Go to open mic nights, trivia nights, or other local happenings to connect with people in a low-stakes environment.

5. Volunteer or Work Abroad

Volunteering is a way to give back to a community, for a sense of identity and belonging, and also a great way to make friends with people who share your interests and values.

Options to Consider:

1. Workaway & WWOOF – Sites with the option to volunteer for a place to stay
2. Teach English Abroad – Teaching English is one of the best ways for the traveler to make friends for life.
3. Environmental Protection Initiatives – Assist with beach cleaning, wildlife preservation, or community work

6. Take Public Transport and Be Open to Conversations

Instead of closing yourself off with headphones or your phone, make public transport an opportunity to mingle.

Tips:

1. Inquire from fellow passengers on how to get there, and do not hesitate to ask the locals, they will love to help you.
2. Stay receptive to small talk, as many travelers and locals will be eager to talk about their experiences.
3. Opt for overnight buses or trains – you never know, you could be sitting next to your future travel companion for hours!

7. Join Classes Related To Fitness And Hobby

Actually doing things that are of interest to you are a great way to meet people. If you need to learn something new – look to see what your local cities have to offer by way of classes or group sessions.

Ideas:

1. Yoga or dance classes – Many places that cater to tourists have drop-in classes.
2. Surfing or diving classes – Ideal for bonding when the fun finds a group of like-minded thrill seekers.
3. Workshops: photography or art – Meet fellow creatives and work in the same space together.

Final Thoughts

It doesn’t have to be so complicated or scary when it comes to meeting new people while on the road. With social accommodations, activity groups, tech, and an open mind, you will find friends for a lifetime throughout your travels. The thing is to to cross your comfort zone, be friendly and take the most of all those possibilities to meet others.

Which of these techniques have you attempted? Sh