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.
current: Oh, I'm sorry you had that experience. When I was traveling cross-country, I used to FaceTime or Skype friends and family. Would that work for you?
next: I could do that, but I do not like to go out to eat alone.  Skype does not help with that.