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Confessions of a Friend-Seeker (and My Best Tips)

Published 2 months agoΒ β€’Β 2 min read

Hey Reader,

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There's one thing about solo travelling, moving to a new location as an expat, remote working + being in your own hometown after nomad life, that all have in common. You're looking to make new friends as an adult.

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There's a few ways I've found (slow) success to meet new folks when not directly integrated with other travellers or a digital nomad community:

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  • Join Creative Lunch Club for less than €10/month you get paired up with 2 other creatives to have lunch (or coffee). I've been paired up monthly for the last 6 months + have had two successful meet-ups! In Slovenia + Canada πŸ™‚
  • Recommended from the YTF WhatsApp Community I'm giving Timeleft a chance next! P.s. code ILOVETIMELEFT gives you $5 off your first ticket. I'll have to report back on how my dinner with strangers goes!
  • Message the YTF WhatsApp Community in the country's group to see who else is around, going to a destination or a chance to have coffee with a local! There's a buzzing group going to Carnival in Brazil!

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As always, be respectful. Don't treat meeting new folks as a date as not everyone is looking for a romantic connection. And if it's not a match, that's okay too! Keep trying!

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Do you have any unique ways you're able to make adult friends in different situations? Drop your ideas in the Main Chat.

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Ciao for now!

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Anna

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Hey, I'm Anna, a Canadian Travel Content Creator who has been solo travelling for almost three years mainly in Europe. I'm passionate about solo travel, experiencing local culture, creating affordable trips, being a digital nomad + helping others do the same for a short or long-term.

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