Do you want to meet people on vacation and make new friends on your travels? Then you've come to the right place! It really has an incredible number of Advantages of traveling alone. You are not tied to anyone and are free to decide when, where and what to do. But many single travelers also find it difficult to meet new people and make friends.
Fortunately, there are ways and means to prevent loneliness in a foreign environment! However, you must be prepared to leave your shyness at home and be open to new adventures - then you will never be alone when traveling. Also, be aware that basically everyone has to deal with new challenges and perhaps also adjustment difficulties as soon as they leave their comfort zone.
In this article, I'd like to give you my 10 ultimate tips that are guaranteed to help you make new friends immediately on your next trip. Let's go!
You can find a brief overview here in advance:
- Use public transportation
- Spend the night in Airbnb's, homestays and hostels
- Seeking contact with solo travelers
- Participate in tours, courses and other events
- Learn the local language
- Stay in restaurants and bars
- Use social media for appointments
- Work in a co-working space or café
- Pay attention to other people's signals
- Get involved on site
Notice: You want to use the Advantages of traveling for two enjoy AND meet new people? Don't worry! The tips in this article are of course not just for solo travelers, but for all travelers out there!
1. use public transportation
Whether night bus, train, TukTuk or from me also the airplane: if you want to meet new people on vacation, then it is advisable, To give preference to means of transport with which you are not traveling alone.
Approach people who have an empty seat next to them and sit with them. Ask polite questions - "Can I sit with you?", "Am I in the right place?", "Where is the journey going?" or "What are you planning to do at your destination?" are, in our experience, very good icebreakers at such moments. In the event of unexpected delays, you even have a suitable topic of conversation before you have even exchanged a single word with your fellow travelers.
2. spend the night in Airbnb's, homestays and hostels
Of course, a private hotel room has the advantage of peace and quiet. But if you want to meet new people on vacation, you should rather Stay overnight where there are lots of people. The rule is really quite simple 😉.
Homestays, dorms and hostels are ideal for networking. After all, you'll meet locals who know the area inside out - as well as other travelers with whom you can strike up a conversation over breakfast, at the counter, in the sofa corner or in the dormitory simply by following your heart.
Airbnb's are also highly recommended due to their local connection. You get to know the hosts who know the area - and you can also learn from their Insider tips benefit. For example, we are the famous Garden Route in South Africa and got to know such incredibly wonderful, great people in our accommodation there.
3. seek contact with people traveling alone
If you want to meet new people as quickly as possible on vacation, you should definitely keep an eye out for solo travelers. They are fairly easy to recognize because they lying unaccompanied on the beach, sitting in a bar or traveling by bus. The big advantage for you is that they are more flexible and not busy - it's definitely easier to strike up a conversation, as the other person is more likely to have time and be open to it.
Aaaabut: Of course, you can just as easily come into contact with a couple or a supposed travel group. Often (especially in typical backpacking countries) there are even initial Solo travelers who have already joined together.
Tip: Asking for directions is actually always a good conversation opener!
4. participate in tours, courses and other events
Participating in certain offers and events in your travel destination will make it much easier for you to meet new people. This can be, for example, an organized Mountain tour, the visit of a Food Markets, participation in a vegan cooking course or Freelancer-MeetUp, which Playing soccer, cricket or basketball or even a larger Party be nearby. Shared interests bring people together and serve as a simple but extremely effective conversation starter to create new friendships, even on vacation.
5. learn the local language
Don't you also find it extremely likeable when someone comes to Germany from another country and already knows some German within a few months or even speaks the language quite well? The reverse is also true, of course, if you learn German before you arrive in a foreign country or during your stay. learn a few simple words and phrases in the local language. For example, "How are you?" or "What's your name?" in the local language. The longer you are there, the more effective it is.
You will positively surprise many people and therefore find it much easier to start a conversation. Of course, you don't have to be an expert in the local language, but simply show that you are open to the respective culture. I guarantee that your travels will be much more fun and exciting and you'll find it much easier to meet new people.
6. stay in restaurants and bars
Whether on vacation or in everyday life - if you want to make new friends, you should go where there are lots of people. Treat yourself to some local food for dinner. Take a open attitude and you'll quickly strike up a conversation. It's similar in a bar, of course, where people are naturally even more relaxed and open to conversation.
7. use social media for appointments
It really is incredibly easy to find vacation partners on social networks. For example, you can connect with other people in Facebook groups to take part in a nearby event together. The great thing about social media is that you can Identify like-minded people fairly easily and also contact them directly can.
8. work in a co-working space or café
Whether self-employed or employed - More and more people are now benefiting from the Advantages of working from anywhere and can therefore also open their laptop while on vacation. If you want to make new friends on the go, cafés or co-working spaces are ideal places to go.
Especially with the Working in shared offices it is quite easy to connect with other people. Simply sit in an empty seat next to someone. Again, casual questions like "Can I sit next to you?" or "What are you working on?" are ideal conversation openers.
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9. pay attention to the signals of other people
Many people deliberately travel alone - for example, to find peace and quiet or to find themselves. So if you want to successfully make new contacts on vacation, you should take a very close look at who is open to a conversation.
If someone is totally engrossed in a book, has their eyes closed or headphones in their earsthen this is more of a sign that the person does not want to be approached. For example, someone who is in the mood for a conversation or meeting new people is more likely to look around and seek eye contact with others.
Of course, you should be just as openso that other people approach you and you strike up a conversation. This is particularly useful if you tend to be shy or introverted.
10. get involved locally
How would you react to a person who would have the Plastic waste from nature collect a piece of food, rescue an injured animal or settle a dispute? You would certainly recognize this person quite interesting and sympathetic find!
By getting involved in your destination, you are guaranteed to meet new people and make unique friendships. I can even promise you that! Because The shared commitment to a good cause connects people and also lets you immerse yourself much more deeply in the local culture.
Tip: What if you were to use your next Collecting trash on vacation and try out this tenth tip straight away? I've even written a detailed article on how you can use simple means to set up your own Beach CleanUp simply by following your heart.
Meeting people on vacation made easy!
I am very sure that these tips will make it much easier for you to approach other people on your next vacation, do you agree?
The bottom line is that you make friends when you travel if you are flexible and not rigid. If you are where there is a lot going on. Be yourself and always be curious. Take part in events and be helpful, open, relaxed and positive. Say goodbye to plans and you will experience the most unique people and greatest adventures.
Do you have any questions, suggestions or further tips for meeting new people while traveling? Then feel free to write me a comment.
Stay communicative,
PS: The first step has already been taken after this article. But if you want to find out even more about a person, you should definitely read these questions to get to know view. They serve to bring depth to any conversation and keep it going.
