{"id":193,"date":"2022-01-03T14:05:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T14:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thistangle.com\/blog\/?p=193"},"modified":"2022-01-03T14:06:53","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T14:06:53","slug":"ways-to-meet-people-when-traveling-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thistangle.com\/blog\/ways-to-meet-people-when-traveling-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to meet people when traveling alone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a lone traveler? Then you should definitely know how to make new friends or acquaintances when traveling alone! You don\u2019t necessarily be a social butterfly, and it isn\u2019t as touch as you think to make new friends when traveling. Well, you might think that \u2018how can we just go talk to random strangers?\u2019, when traveling or backpacking solo, this really doesn\u2019t matter. Because you will realize that it\u2019s the folks you meet along the way who make travel such a rewarding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to meet the locals, or are searching for a fellow backpacker to go off the beaten track with \u2013 check out these tips to help you meet people on your travel escapades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Keep an open mind<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By keeping an open mind when you travel, you\u2019ll meet diverse people from all over the world that you would never normally meet back home. Differences such as age become irrelevant and people will surprise you time and time again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stay in a hostel when you are traveling solo<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hostel stay is always recommended. This is the best way to meet people while travelling solo; you simply can\u2019t beat the social aspect of staying in a hostel. Don\u2019t just take our word for it though: ask any solo traveler and they\u2019ll say the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Explore the foodie in you<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing food with others is a guaranteed way to get the conversation flowing and meet new people, whether it\u2019s in the hostel kitchen or a local gastro group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Learn the local lingo<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s usually ok to get by with just English and some resourceful sign language while travelling, but knowing the basic words in the local lingo will help. A little more than the basics will aid you in connecting with Non-English speaking travelers &#8211; giving you a whole new outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Opt for a group tour<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As exciting and therapeutic as solo travel can be, every now and then it\u2019s good to be part of a group and not have to make all the plans by yourself. If you\u2019ve been travelling alone for a while, you may want to consider joining a group tour for a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Be Flexible<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing about travelling alone, is that you\u2019ll meet SO many new people, every so often just for an evening before you all go your separate ways. But when you find someone you connect with, there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t change your plans and explore together. So, be flexible with your travel plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Meet people what share mutual interests<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always try and meet people who have the same interest as yours. Be it food, traveling, or sports, entertainment or a simple beach outing. This makes your journey more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>thisTangle.com is like an airplane \u2013 where two people sit next to each other; except that you don\u2019t have to buy an airplane ticket or let airline policy decide who you would be seated next to. All you have to do is to think what you would like to do and then choose your partner from right where you are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Register today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a lone traveler? Then you should definitely know how to make new friends or acquaintances when traveling alone! 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