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Take Your Time
One of the best ways to make friends with locals is simply to slow down. It’s hard to truly get to know anyone if you’re in a new place every night.
If you're buying your morning coffee at the same café, you can’t help but build connections.
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The more curious you are, the more people you'll meet. Mostly this involves asking a lot of questions.
Try it. The worst that could happen - someone doesn’t reply and stares at you.
When searching for friends, say yes to invitations, whether it's an adventure in the mountains or simply hanging out by the lake.
When you get to a new place, ask yourself: "If I lived here, where would I go?" Look for cool events, gigs, and shows.
It’s a great way to get away from all the tourist spots and into the cool neighborhoods where the locals actually hang out.
One of the most intimidating things when traveling is making friends and connecting with locals.
But this one hard part about adventuring alone is also the most rewarding.
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Travelling alone can be the ultimate in self-indulgence: You can do what you want to do and rest when you want. Your mistakes are your own, and your triumphs are more exciting.
But without a companion to watch your back, you are more vulnerable. But, a lit...
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Contrary to popular belief, traveling can teach you more than a classroom, job, or relationship ever will.
The real world means packing up and leaving your comfort zone, the familiar, your safe place, and experiencing unknown things - a new place, new people who may not understand you, unfa...
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Making friends abroad is hard. Besides language, you're also a cultural outsider. If you're shy, the feeling of not belonging can make it especially difficult to build friendships.
The secret to making friends is contained in the approach. Instead of tryin...
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