Solo traveling can be scary and intimidating especially if you’ve never done it before. You are alone in a new place with no one you know for hundreds or thousands of miles.  And that is ok.  You are in for one hell of an adventure. One of the first things to do is find friends to enjoy the experience with. But how? Stay at a Hostel or Homestay You will meet other travelers or locals who you can go on day trips with, cowork together, and generally enjoy the new company. Use Dating Apps Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and other dating apps are all great ways to meet locals or make friends. Just make sure your intentions are clear when meeting up. Unfortunately, there isn’t a app to meet friends that is as popular as any of these apps. Take Classes Anywhere you go there will be different classes you can sign up for. Whether it is martial arts, cooking, or language school it is a great way to meet people with similar interests. Visit Places to Pursue Your Hobbies I like to swing dance, specifically, Lindy hop so as I travel I search for upcoming festivals then pick one to be my next travel destination. You can do the same with whatever hobbies you enjoy. Talk to Strangers If you see someone reading an interesting book or doing something you find interesting, say hi. I promise they won’t bite and you may make a new friend in the process. Use Online Communities Use Facebook, Reddit, or WhatsApp to find like minded travelers or locals. There are communities in different areas based on different activities that you can join and hopefully meet up with in real life. There are many ways to meet people as you travel, these are just a few. Hopefully, this will help you make friends as you go and have an amazing travel experience.