Easy ways to MEET PEOPLE & MAKE FRIENDS while SOLO TRAVELLING

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[Kristhor]

I had my first backpacking trip 2016 in Europe. First 24 hours I was panicing and thinking "this was a mistake". Then I thought I have to be social or I'll be alone during this trip. And I'm usually shy and nervous, but somehow I was a completely different person during my trip. I was courageous and more social than normally. It took me years to gather strength for this trip and I'm so glad that I finally did

[lara_xy]

That was quite helpful for me because social anxiety always gets the best of me whenever i travel solo. I literally never talk to anyone 🙄

[DreamExploreEnjoy]

This is so true. I went to Ireland by myself and did a day tour, didn't make any friends on that but when i got back to my hostel, one roommate asked if i wanted to go to a bar that night, had quite the experience getting there, and to this day, we still email each other once a month :)

[breezeybree]

Thanks for these videos ive done 2 solo trips and still get anxious about being lonely. If im in a hostel and everyones on their ipad/phone i ask about the wifi as a conversation starter. I find asking questions in general is a good ice breaker to gage if someone is friendly and open.

[DnG]

I've been traveling alone in Amsterdam and always carried an extra smoke, you won't believe how many people i met in the Hostel who wanted to share a joint with me ;)

[maybritbrooksnieder]

Honestly I think it is way harder to make friends in hostels when you are not into drinking alcohol. That's why I am not really into party hostels anymore. It is not that I don't like party but yeah you get weird looks if you join a group and you're not drinking🙄🤔

[positivelyamanda]

Great video! I was so nervous my first solo trip but everyone in hostels are normally so friendly and social it was wonderful!

[klemzR]

you actually calmed me down before my first 1 month solo trip, thank you :D

[languagetraveller]

I traveled solo to London this January and I didn't meet anyone :D but it's fine, I wasn't looking for friends, so I'm sure I'll find some friends when I travel solo some more :)

[meganelizabeth]

I agree hostels are the best place to meet people. I haven't really traveled but stayed in three hostels before moving cities. And I have made friends every time. It's just a after or saying hi. Even when you are eating ask if you can sit at a table with someone. Or just say good morning to people.

[sish]

The " where you from " is the best ! You do encounter some travellers that are more weary or jaded that may be at the end of a long trip but most People are great . Yeah some groups can be hard to crack .

[averagetomfoolery]

i’ll be flying to meet some friends in the US next year, and i want to travel alone, too. i don’t want them to feel pressured to hang out with me 24/7 while i’m there, and i also just feel like it’d be nice if i meet some new people.

part of what makes this trip feel so intimidating is that i am travelling for a long time as i’ll make a couple stops for different friends, and i’m doing it alone. if my friends aren’t free and i don’t know anyone else, i’ll have no one to do anything with and that feels intimidating. decided i’ll sit down and watch a couple videos like this to just prepare myself on how to get to know new people while i’m there, as it might be fun to make some stops on my own rather than just meet up with people i already know. i’d like to make some spontaneous memories that aren’t with people i’d necessarily expect them to be with.

thank you, this video definitely helped soothe my anxiety!

[TravelTrollsTV]

You would be amazed how many people will be your friend if you randomly go up to people and give them a free doner kebab.

[rachelh]

Christianne, this video is gospel! I was in Scotland last weekend and I made a group of friends in the kitchen of my hostel, and we went to the sister hostel for trivia. I made friend’s w a guy there and he traveled to Glasgow with me and we went to a candlelit dinner, and it was so normal. I love backpacking/hostel culture.

[brittanythompson]

I’m planning on traveling after uni and I’ve watch so many videos on this topic just thinking “oh yeah, never going to happen!!!” However my boyfriend went to Australia in January for a year and he’s made so many friends so it really does happen 😂😂 xxx

[TheOmniGamer]

This is a perfect video to address solo travel nerves, thank you!!

[JJsJourney]

Can definitely second the hostels! Love your videos by the way, they always seem so structured and you're so positive😍

[dulcemorales]

Sooo trueee! I just went backpacking Europe! And hostels like you said are truly the best! Loved your video!

[Ard-mhacha-abu]

You are sooo clued up on solo travel 🧳😊
Love the vids and I wish I had your energy!
Solo trip to Amsterdam next month. Can’t wait 😊

[dawnbishop]

My problem is that I can meet people and get along with them but Unfortunately for me most of the people I meet during my travels don't want to know me in the future. I once begged someone to become my Facebook friend but they did not. I want to travel more but I feel like I miss out on the social side that everyone talks about. I certainly do like exploring cities, volunteering and learning about new cultures.