One well-known proverb says: "Do not have a hundred rubles, but have a hundred friends." This principle works one hundred percent, especially when you are going to travel. What could be better to come to an unfamiliar city and stay with a person you already know who can shelter you for free, show you the sights and feed you in an inexpensive, cozy restaurant for local residents. To make travel easy and enjoyable, try to find friends abroad.
It is necessary
Basic knowledge of English, Internet access
Instructions
Step 1
Find pen pals. This is easiest if you have a hobby like electronic music or growing gladioli. Find specialized blogs or forums dedicated to your hobby, register and start discussing topics that interest you. Nothing brings people together like common interests. After a while, you will get to know other members of the community and will be able to start private correspondence. In some cases, joint projects may turn out (for example, if you are engaged in music) or exchange of experience on growing flowers in different weather conditions.
Step 2
Register on dating sites. Not all people who spend time on such services are looking for partners for love and sex. Many are just looking for opportunities to chat, have fun, and find penpals. Use the search filter to find a friend with similar interests. In your profile, indicate your intentions and tell us about yourself, where you live and what you do. You can also find the right person on social networking dating groups such as Facebook.
Step 3
If you live in a locality visited by foreign tourists, it is recommended to register at the Couchsurfing or Hospitality Club. These are services where people can offer their room or bed to other travelers for free. In return, you can practice your English and make friends with someone you can return to in the future. Registration for such services is absolutely free. Before deciding whether or not to host a guest, you can take a look at their profile, view photos, and read about their interests. In addition, for the safety of their users, such services are equipped with a review and rating system.
