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You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
What's the easiest way to make friends when traveling alone?


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Traveling alone to anywhere in the world can be very intimidating and cal also feel lonely at times, but the great news is that it's extremely easy to make friends abroad! A couple of ways to make friends are: 
1. Visit your neighborhood bar and sit at the bar. More than likely there will be other folks going alone and you'll be able to chat with them. You can strike a conversation by easily asking them about their order or if they're from the area. 
2. Join travel groups on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. With social media, it's much easier to find people who are traveling in the same location as you are and willing to meet up. A great group is The Travel Squad. You can join their Facebook community with thousands of solo travelers 
3. Do walking tours! There are a ton of free walking tours that you can do so make sure to sign up. 
4. Excursions is another great way to meet others. Don't be afraid to ask people where they are from or what got them interested in doing that excursion. 
5. Hostels. If you don't mind the noise levels, hostels are one of the top ways to meet fellow friends while solo traveling. They always host great music, events and have a common dining room area where people tend to hang out. 

Traveling alone can feel scary but remember that all it takes is getting out of your comfort zone and striking up a conversation to make long lasting friendships!