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Making friends in new cities
Honest, practical advice for solo travellers, newcomers and locals who want more company. New guide every week.
- Solo travel · 5 min read
How to make friends while travelling solo
Practical, low-pressure ways to meet people when you travel alone — from small group plans to the questions that actually start conversations.
- City guide · Athens · 5 min read
How to make friends in Athens as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Athens — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- New in town · 6 min read
Moved to a new city and feeling lonely? A gentle plan for the first month
A realistic four-week plan for building a social life after moving to a new city — small steps, repeated places and low-pressure plans.
- Safety · 4 min read
Safety tips for meeting new people from the internet (platonically)
Simple, practical safety habits for meeting new friends online and in person — public places, clear plans, and when to leave.
- Ideas · 4 min read
12 things to do alone that often lead to meeting people
Solo activities that naturally create conversations — from walking tours to language exchanges — for travellers and newcomers.
- Friendship · 4 min read
Friendship apps vs dating apps: why platonic matters
What makes a friendship app different from a dating app, and why platonic, small-group plans help you meet people with less pressure.
- City guide · Berlin · 5 min read
How to make friends in Berlin as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Berlin — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Lisbon · 5 min read
How to make friends in Lisbon as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Lisbon — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Barcelona · 5 min read
How to make friends in Barcelona as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Barcelona — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · London · 5 min read
How to make friends in London as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in London — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Paris · 5 min read
How to make friends in Paris as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Paris — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Amsterdam · 5 min read
How to make friends in Amsterdam as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Amsterdam — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Rome · 5 min read
How to make friends in Rome as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Rome — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Madrid · 5 min read
How to make friends in Madrid as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Madrid — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Vienna · 5 min read
How to make friends in Vienna as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Vienna — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Prague · 5 min read
How to make friends in Prague as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Prague — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Budapest · 5 min read
How to make friends in Budapest as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Budapest — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Copenhagen · 5 min read
How to make friends in Copenhagen as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Copenhagen — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Stockholm · 5 min read
How to make friends in Stockholm as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Stockholm — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Dublin · 5 min read
How to make friends in Dublin as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Dublin — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Tokyo · 5 min read
How to make friends in Tokyo as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Tokyo — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Seoul · 5 min read
How to make friends in Seoul as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Seoul — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Bangkok · 5 min read
How to make friends in Bangkok as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Bangkok — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · New York · 5 min read
How to make friends in New York as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in New York — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Mexico City · 5 min read
How to make friends in Mexico City as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Mexico City — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Buenos Aires · 5 min read
How to make friends in Buenos Aires as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Buenos Aires — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Istanbul · 5 min read
How to make friends in Istanbul as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Istanbul — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Marrakech · 5 min read
How to make friends in Marrakech as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Marrakech — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Cape Town · 5 min read
How to make friends in Cape Town as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Cape Town — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Nairobi · 5 min read
How to make friends in Nairobi as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Nairobi — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Osaka · 5 min read
How to make friends in Osaka as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Osaka — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Hong Kong · 5 min read
How to make friends in Hong Kong as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Hong Kong — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Singapore · 5 min read
How to make friends in Singapore as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Singapore — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Sydney · 5 min read
How to make friends in Sydney as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Sydney — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Melbourne · 5 min read
How to make friends in Melbourne as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Melbourne — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Toronto · 5 min read
How to make friends in Toronto as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Toronto — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Vancouver · 5 min read
How to make friends in Vancouver as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Vancouver — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Los Angeles · 5 min read
How to make friends in Los Angeles as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Los Angeles — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · San Francisco · 5 min read
How to make friends in San Francisco as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in San Francisco — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Chicago · 5 min read
How to make friends in Chicago as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Chicago — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Miami · 5 min read
How to make friends in Miami as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Miami — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · São Paulo · 5 min read
How to make friends in São Paulo as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in São Paulo — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Rio de Janeiro · 5 min read
How to make friends in Rio de Janeiro as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Rio de Janeiro — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Santiago · 5 min read
How to make friends in Santiago as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Santiago — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Lima · 5 min read
How to make friends in Lima as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Lima — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Bogotá · 5 min read
How to make friends in Bogotá as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Bogotá — neighbourhood ideas, easy first plans and tips for making local friends in a new city.
- City guide · Brussels · 5 min read
How to make friends in Brussels as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Brussels — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Dubai · 5 min read
How to make friends in Dubai as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Dubai — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Bali · 5 min read
How to make friends in Bali as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Bali — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Chiang Mai · 5 min read
How to make friends in Chiang Mai as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Chiang Mai — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Hanoi · 5 min read
How to make friends in Hanoi as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Hanoi — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Kuala Lumpur · 5 min read
How to make friends in Kuala Lumpur as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Kuala Lumpur — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Edinburgh · 5 min read
How to make friends in Edinburgh as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Edinburgh — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Kraków · 5 min read
How to make friends in Kraków as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Kraków — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Montréal · 5 min read
How to make friends in Montréal as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Montréal — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Medellín · 5 min read
How to make friends in Medellín as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Medellín — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Tel Aviv · 5 min read
How to make friends in Tel Aviv as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Tel Aviv — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.
- City guide · Porto · 5 min read
How to make friends in Porto as a newcomer or visitor
Where and how to meet people in Porto — easy first plans, top things to do, and tips for meeting locals and fellow travellers.