One famous proverb says: “Do not have a hundred rubles, but have a hundred friends.” This principle works one hundred percent, especially when you are planning to travel. What could be better to come to an unfamiliar city and stay with a person whom you already know, who can shelter you for free, show you the sights and feed in an inexpensive cozy restaurant for local residents. To travel it was easy and pleasant, try to find friends abroad.
You will need
Basic knowledge of English, Internet access
Instruction manual
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Find penpals. This is easiest to do if you have any hobby, for example, electronic music or growing gladioli. Find specialized blogs or forums dedicated to the subject of your hobby, register and start discussing topics of interest to you. Nothing unites people like common interests. After a while, you will recognize other members of the community and will be able to start private correspondence. In some cases, joint projects (for example, if you are involved in music) or the exchange of experience in growing flowers in various weather conditions may result.
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Register on dating sites. Not all people spending time on such services are looking for partners for love and sex. Many are just looking for the opportunity to chat, have fun and find pen pal. Use the search filter to find a friend with similar interests. In the profile, indicate your intentions and tell about yourself, where you live and what you do. In addition, you can find the right person in dating groups of social networks such as Facebook.
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If you live in a place where foreign tourists visit, it is recommended to register at Couchsurfing or Hospitality Club. These are services where people can offer their room or bed to other travelers, and for free. In return, you will be able to practice your English and make friends with a person whom you can pay a return visit in the future. Registration on such services is absolutely free. Before deciding whether to accept a guest or not, you can look at his profile, view photos and read about his interests. In addition, for the safety of their users, such services are equipped with a feedback and rating system.
note
Some people may react negatively to strangers messages, for example, if you write them directly on Facebook. It is recommended to make acquaintances in communities of people united by common interests. In this case, people are more open to communication.
