How to Meet Locals While You Travel

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When you travel, whether it’s solo or with a group, the best things to do are usually known by locals. If you don’t know anyone in the place where you’re traveling, that doesn’t mean you can’t meet new people! If you really want to understand the culture and place where you’re staying, meet the local people and have them help you out.

Why?

Locals not only know the city best, but they know the best places to go out to eat, where to get the best drink, and where to dance the night away. Even though you can sometimes get good information online, talking to somewhere who lives there is always the best way to go.

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How?

If you’re staying at a hostel, make friends with the people at the front desk or other staff members! Most likely they will give you generic recommendations, but if you befriend them they are much more likely to go into the nitty-gritty and tell you the real dirt about the city.

Explore places outside the city center and start talking to people. Even though not everyone you meet will speak English, be patient and you can probably make some new friends and get some good dirt.

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