history: I was out of town on a business trip recently and felt that I had no one to hang out with.  I did not know anyone where I was I was out of town on a business trip and felt very isolated.  I did not know anyone and had no one to hang out with. Oh_comma_ I'm sorry you had that experience. When I was traveling cross-country_comma_ I used to FaceTime or Skype friends and family. Would that work for you?
current: I could do that, but I do not like to go out to eat alone.  Skype does not help with that.
next: That's very true. Another thing I did was find a Trader Joe's or some sort of store and stock up on decent food. Eating alone's no fun, but at least you're safe and nourished!