How to Make Friends with Other Travelers During Your Digital Nomad Journey — by The New Ric
By Will Slator
How to Make Friends with Other Travelers During Your Digital Nomad Journey
Want to make friends with other travelers during your digital nomad journey? Start by living and working where fellow nomads gather: choose coliving spaces and hostels near coworking hubs, join community events, say yes to casual invites, and host your own meetups. Consistency and authenticity turn random encounters into lasting friendships.
What You’ll Learn From This Blog
Choose accommodations that spark spontaneous chats
Transform coworking from silent typing to friendly networking
Build your social calendar by embracing every invite
Tap into niche nomad groups both online and off
Host small events and attract a community with authenticity
Why does proximity matter?
Staying where digital nomads naturally converge is your easiest shortcut to friendship.
Try coliving spaces like Outsite or Selina in Bali, Lisbon or Mexico City
Pick hostels near coworking hubs even if you need a private room
Book Airbnb spots walking distance from cafes or coworking neighborhoods like Canggu or Roma Norte Psychologists call the mere-exposure effect—it works for people too.
How can coworking supercharge your social life?
Think of coworking as a built-in meetup tool, not just a desk with fast Wi-Fi.
Break the ice by asking about someone’s project or sharing your own
Suggest grabbing lunch or coffee after a productive morning
Attend “show & tell” nights or community meetups hosted by the space I ignored these events until a random demo night in Budapest led to my first nomad bestie.
Why saying yes (even if you’re tired) changes everything
That late-night taco run or sunset beach walk could spark your next big connection.
Accept every invite, from group dinners to sunset yoga sessions
Remember: you won’t click with everyone, but you won’t meet anyone by staying in
Treat small gatherings as potential networking goldmines
Which communities should you join (online and off)?
Joining the right groups brings you straight to your future travel buddies.
Facebook: “Digital Nomads Around the World” and local city chapters
Slack/Discord channels tied to coworking spaces or remote-work platforms
Meetup.com or Eventbrite for language swaps, entrepreneur hangouts, or hikes
Lunchclub for AI-matched one-on-one chats—virtual or in person
How hosting and authenticity turn you into a connector
Inviting a few people to a rooftop drink or a day trip makes you the go-to hub.
Start small: three-person coworking mornings or a casual group chat listing weekly events
Organize a rooftop dinner, beach cleanup or local food tour
Be real about your wins and off days—vulnerability invites genuine bonds Once I hosted a surprise salsa night in Medellín, half the room became fast friends.
By choosing the right spots, showing up consistently and staying authentic, you’ll make friends with other travelers in no time. At digitalnomad.coach, we believe genuine connections are the heart of the nomad lifestyle. Got questions or ready to expand your network? Contact Us.
