This post may contain affiliate links to things like tours, hotels, Amazon associates and products. These help me earn a small commission at no additional charge to you.
Moving to a new city or overseas? In this guide, I’ll cover how to meet people in a new city. I won’t promise that making friends in a new city is always easy but I promise it is worth the effort!
A year ago, I moved to Mexico City not knowing anyone and barely speaking a word of Spanish. From my window seat as the sprawling mega-city came into view, I had a ‘what-am-I-doing?’ moment.
Was I really moving to Mexico City with no friends, job or plan aside from the first 7 nights in an Airbnb?
It went pretty well. While continuing to work online (the world’s least social profession), I managed to build a community and successfully make friends in a new city. Within a few months, I had a group to hang out with at weekends and take trips away with.
This guide is based on my experiences abroad but these tips can just as easily be used if you’re trying to find friends in a new city within your own country!
My story of meeting people in a new city
After my experiences moving to Mexico City, I decided to write this blog post to help others in the same situation, regardless of location. Continue Reading How To Make Friends In A New City (From Someone Who Did it)