So it makes total sense that everyone wants to master the art of solo travel as a first timer; it’s something that wasn’t necessarily taboo, but at one point in time, it wasn’t really encouraged. And now more than ever before, it’s actually something that’s encouraged. You’ll see more than enough content creators talking about their adventures, authors, maybe even someone you personally know. So, sure, there’s no doubt about it that it can be so empowering, probably even invigorating, to just go outside of your comfort zone and do all these things alone.
But regardless of how great all of this is, well, it can feel really lonely, because again, traveling is really all about doing it with others, well, it’s encouraged like that at least. But in all seriousness here, preventing the lonely spiral matters too, because the best trips usually come down to connection, even small moments, even quick conversations. Seeing new places is nice, but meeting people and talking to humans can end up being the part that sticks the most.
Book Tours that Naturally Create Conversation
Which is honestly the easiest and the best way to meet people when you’re traveling, like hands down! Tours are the easiest “meet people without trying too hard” move because everyone already has a shared reason to be there. Now, this can be anything from a pub crawl to a big day tour where the group stays together all day, to a simple cooking class where people end up chatting while waiting for something to bake. But the key is to not do a private tour; it actually NEEDS to be a group tour with strangers.
Basically, you can get it as specific as you want it; it’s your money, it’s your trip. For example, you can do an electric bike tour in Tuscany if you’re going to be in Italy, you can do a wine tour throughout the north of Portugal, where it’s a wine county, again, a pub crawl was mentioned where people love getting chatty, but it needs to be a group setting because it’s usually other solo travelers too.
Cruises Make Socializing Pretty Easy
In a way, cruises can be a cheat code for solo travelers, especially smaller river cruises. Well, on smaller ships, people see each other constantly, meals are often shared during dinner, and the whole setup nudges strangers into becoming familiar faces fast. Honestly, it’s not too much different either for train cruises to do similar, there are some where you are sharing a table with the other passengers, like the Belmond Royal Scottsmen for example.
The Internet Can be an Option (But Be Cautious!)
So, take this one with a giant grain of salt here, because yes, there are some people who use dating apps or even Facebook groups when it comes to traveling solo to battle loneliness. But you already know the dangers of meeting people online, so if you want to try this, keep everything in a public, daytime, low-pressure, and open setting. This seriously can’t be stressed enough.
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