How to make friends while travelling

Traveling with friends can change your experience by providing you with more meaningful relationships and exclusive perspectives on the locations you see. I’ve learned from my personal travels that there are a variety of ways to make new acquaintances and form enduring bonds when traveling the world.

Hostels and other communal accommodations are among the greatest places to meet new people. You can make connections with other tourists by booking through websites like Airbnb or staying in a hostel dorm. Numerous hostels arrange social events that are ideal for meeting people who share your enthusiasm for adventure, like group tours, culinary courses, and bar crawls. Just by participating in group activities and being receptive to chats with strangers, I was able to make wonderful acquaintances in hostels.

Using travel apps and social media is another excellent strategy. You may locate events or organizations with similar interests in the place you’re visiting by using platforms like Meetup, Couchsurfing, and even Instagram. These platforms let you interact with locals or other tourists in a casual atmosphere, whether it’s through a hiking club or a neighborhood dinner party. I once met like-minded tourists from all around the world at an Instagram-organized photography walk in Lisbon.

Furthermore, interacting with the local way of life is a great opportunity to meet new people. Participate in local events where you can meet residents and other visitors, such cooking lessons, language exchanges, or guided tours. Building relationships with locals can also be accomplished through volunteering. I made lifelong connections with locals and other volunteers while volunteering at a community project in Bali.