Traveling Alone, But Making Friends Everywhere: Tips for Social Solo Travelers.

Solo travel doesn’t mean being alone—it means being open to meeting incredible people from around the world.

[{"selector":"#anim-51b0c618-b26e-4f3f-bf5a-b97d47538870","keyframes":[{"offset":0,"transform":"translate3d(0, -383.89315%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.29,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.45,"transform":"translate3d(0, -107.95075378%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.61,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.71,"transform":"translate3d(0, -36.70018514%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.8,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.85,"transform":"translate3d(0, -13.781764085%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.92,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.96,"transform":"translate3d(0, -5.98873314%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":1,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"}],"delay":0,"duration":600,"fill":"both"}]

Whether you’re an introvert or a natural social butterfly, making friends while traveling is easier than you think. Here’s how to turn your solo adventure into a social one.

[{"selector":"#anim-c9a2e311-db72-4b91-893e-8ea62141bc7d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Stay in Social Accommodation Hostels, guesthouses, and co-living spaces are perfect for meeting fellow travelers. Many hostels host group dinners, city tours, and game nights, making it effortless to start conversations.

[{"selector":"#anim-a0026fc2-5006-4ce8-9321-2fce72ed0047","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9f59d7d4-fd17-47e4-8b48-9ed251e74abc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-118.66666%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Join Group Activitie Take a cooking class in Italy, join a hiking tour in Peru, or sign up for a surf lesson in Bali. Group activities provide built-in connections with like-minded adventurers.

[{"selector":"#anim-c261c687-26ff-4c42-b92e-4c597a634901","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-565b809d-cd58-477c-b055-bc1647fcb932","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -259.22705%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Use Travel App Apps like Meetup, Couchsurfing, and Bumble BFF help solo travelers connect with locals and fellow explorers. Whether it’s a local food tour or a language exchange, these apps make socializing easy.

[{"selector":"#anim-9fac91f2-5217-44b0-a37b-2c295a736ad3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d89a60ab-8fcd-4c82-bd11-67073b536739","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 139.77948%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Hang Out in Common Area Lounge in a hostel common room, relax in a coffee shop, or sit at a communal table in a restaurant. A simple “Where are you from?” can spark an unexpected friendship.

[{"selector":"#anim-d60f9d3a-ce19-458c-961f-8cad4956a9bd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-53a397c6-3132-4b6f-a537-091e6be33626","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(116.00001%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Say Yes to Invitation If someone invites you to join a group dinner, a beach day, or a city tour, go for it! The best travel experiences often come from spontaneous moments.

[{"selector":"#anim-54c095e0-9547-45e7-b41d-5cdcef5fccad","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}]

Be Approachable and Open-Minded Smile, make eye contact, and be willing to engage. A friendly attitude makes you more approachable and leads to natural interactions.

[{"selector":"#anim-48c1f148-afa1-4ac6-a3e7-6a437463de4b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.92356%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .8, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4127a966-d853-4d02-9457-5081f3202631","keyframes":{"transform":["rotateZ(-180deg)","rotateZ(0deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .5, 1)","fill":"forwards"}]

STAY TURNED FOR DEVELOPMENT Learn more