Traveling solo has its ups and downs and sometimes loneliness can take over, especially in really exotic places where you might not speak the language. When you are hankering for a good conversation or just some company to eat dinner with, your best bet is to turn to your roommates at the hostel. Most often, people in hostels are really open to meeting others and, once you make the effort to introduce yourself, they can be very friendly. You’ll probably even find that there are a few other solo travelers, just like yourself, who are itching for some companionship and you might even make friends that last a lifetime.

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