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How to Make Friends While Travelling Solo

By Timeleft December 15, 2025

“Three solo travelers. One memorable dinner. With Timeleft and Omio, a bold trip to Paris turned into a night of real connection.”

How to Make Friends While Travelling Solo

Hannah was feeling restless.She needed space, quiet, and a reset.She booked a train from London to Paris and made herself one promise: "just go with the flow".

Matt’s friends cancelled at the last minute.The ticket was already booked.So he decided to go alone.

Luca realized none of his friends had the same vacation days.He scrolled through hisOmio app, smiled, and whispered: "do it for the plot."

Three strangers. Three different reasons. One bold move: a solo trip to Paris.

Six strangers, a Timeleft dinner.

The best part? When stepping out of your comfort zone becomes the whole story.That’s how each of them found themselves at a Timeleft dinner in Paris.Six strangers, aTimeleftdinner.

Nervous smiles slowly transformed into loud, unfiltered laughter."I can't believe we've talked all evening and had such fun, and I still have no idea what most of you do for work, how old you are, or all that other small talk. I love it," said Luca, mid-toast.

Arrive solo, stay for the stories.

Stories spilled. Eyes lit up.And when the evening came to a close, they all left together.Because solo travel isn't just about traveling alone, it's about being open enough to connect.

Ready to write your own story?

OmioandTimelefthave partnered to make solo travel empowering.Omio gets you there seamlessly, booking trains, buses, and flights across Europe and beyond with just a few taps. Timeleft helps you connect with fellow travelers and locals once you arrive.Arrive solo, stay for the stories. Leave connected.

Enjoy 10% off your first journey:

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Use code TIMELEFT10 at checkout

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Valid for the first 5,000 travelers. Expires July 31st.

That’s the bold move: not just going alone, but choosing to belong.

Curious to see what it can look like?Take a look hereand relive the journey.

Dare to Travel Solo!

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We’re in over 200 cities across 52 countries, bringing people together every week for dinners, drinks, and group experiences. Not a dating app, not a networking app — just real people meeting face-to-face to build friendships. We envision a world where friendship is treated with the same importance as your health, your career, your home, and your future. A world where being a friend isn’t an afterthought, it’s a way of life.

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