How to make new friends as a digital nomad?

Being a digital nomad offers incredible freedom and flexibility, but let’s be honest, traveling solo can sometimes feel isolating when your friends are far away back home. Searching for local Facebook or Slack groups to meet people can be frustrating, and randomly running into someone who shares your interests is hit or miss. That’s where Friendchise comes in.

Just because you work from anywhere doesn’t mean you have to be alone. Friendchise makes it effortless to meet new people, helping you build meaningful connections wherever your journey takes you.

Friendchise’s founder Hanna, has lived for many years as a digital nomad and knows the of a struggle finding like-minded people. She wanted to make it easier for digital nomads to find people, travelers and locals, in one flexible channel which allows you to meet people who share your interests.

As a digital nomad, you have the freedom to choose where you work and travel, but experiences are richer when shared. Connecting with fellow travelers, locals, and other nomads can make a destination feel more like home and will turn your journey into a more fulfilling experience.

Staying in a destination is a lot more fun when you connect with others. After work, you can enjoy activities together, whether it’s hiking, surfing, doing sports, or simply unwinding with a coffee or a drink. Exploring new cuisines and local delights is also a great way to immerse yourself in the culture, and it’s even better when shared with a local, a fellow digital nomad, or an expat.

1. Find like-minded people to connect with

You can stop the endless search for people to hang out with. With Friendchise, you can instantly see who’s available for coffee, drinks, or a meal nearby. You can filter by shared interests, age, and preferences to find the people you want to connect with. 

2. Say goodbye to the lonely days

Working from home (or a café) is great, but sometimes, a little company can make the day more enjoyable. Friendchise lets you find others to work alongside or unwind with after hours.

3. Choose who, when, and where you want to meet

Flexibility is key for digital nomads and with Friendchise, you can choose when and where to meet others. Whether you are planning for your next destination or going with the flow, with Friendchise you can see who is up for a meeting in your desired location.

4. Safety first

Friendchise is built with your safety in mind. You can check profiles, review mutual interests, and meet in public spaces ensuring peace of mind as you build connections on the road.

• Skip the lonely days: No more endless searching for people to hang out with, you can easily meet others in your area.
• Find new friends effortlessly: Meet people who share your lifestyle and passions, anytime and anywhere.
• A global community: Friendchise connects you to a network of nomads, travelers, and locals on your journey.
• Not a dating app: It’s about genuine friendships and connections, with no expectations or pressure.
• Your safety, your rules: You control who you meet, where you meet, and when but always in a public place: restaurants, cafés or bars.

Friendchise allows you to make meaningful connections with fellow adventurers wherever you are. 

1. Join coworking spaces
Coworking spaces aren’t just about fast Wi-Fi, they’re hubs for connection. Many coworking spaces host community events, workshops, or casual meetups, making it easy to meet other remote workers and locals.

2. Attend local events or meetups
Check platforms like Meetup, Facebook Events, or Eventbrite for gatherings related to your interests such as tech talks, language exchanges, fitness groups, or creative workshops.

3. Stay in social accommodations
Choose hostels, coliving spaces, or community-oriented Airbnbs. These often attract like-minded travelers and make socializing part of the experience.

4. Take group classes or tours
Whether it’s a cooking class, surf lesson, yoga session, or hiking tour, shared experiences naturally spark conversation and friendships.

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