Send us Fan Mail In Episode 105 of the One Girl Travel Podcast, Alessia talks about something that can feel intimidating when you first start solo traveling: meeting new people. Despite what it might look like today, Alessia wasn’t always outgoing. She grew up shy and quiet, and solo travel played a huge role in helping her become more confident, open, and comfortable talking to people she doesn’t know. In this episode, Alessia shares some of the simple things she started doing to get more comfortable socially, like making eye contact, saying hello, giving genuine compliments, and starting conversations even when it felt awkward. She also talks about turning it into a game, because not every interaction has to lead somewhere. Sometimes the win is simply having the confidence to try. She also shares why becoming your own best friend is such an important part of solo travel, how your body language can either invite or discourage conversation, and some of the best places to meet people when you’re traveling alone. Most importantly, confidence comes from practice. The more you put yourself out there, the easier it becomes. You don’t need to magically become an extrovert to meet people while traveling. You just need to be willing to get a little uncomfortable, practice, and have some fun with it. If the idea of traveling alone sounds exciting but you’re worried about feeling lonely, awkward, or not knowing how to meet people, this episode is for you. --- https://www.instagram.com/one_girl_travel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shopwithalessia https://www.youtube.com/@onegirltravel/videos https://alessialisa.com https://www.shopltk.com/explore/onegirltravel --- 00:00 Overcoming shyness through solo travel 04:16 Making everyday interactions fun 08:06 Tips for Meeting New People 10:31 Making Friends While Traveling 13:29 Benefits of meeting new people --- solo travel, self-discovery, life coaching, meeting new people, overcoming shyness, conversation tips, building confidence, social skills, travel tips, icebreakers, mindset, comfort zone, loneliness, body language, making friends, travel experiences, airport bar, excursions, shared experiences, vulnerability, eye contact, practice, genuine connections, personal growth, fun challenges, new opportunities If you enjoyed this episode of the One Girl Travel Podcast, then I invite you to follow me on Instagram. That's where all the fun is happening! @ONE_GIRL_TRAVELFollow me here: https://www.instagram.com/one_girl_travel/ Support the show Become an Insider Connect With Me 📲 Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Shop My Favorites 🛍️ Like To Know It (LTK) Amazon Storefront Work With Me 🩷 Social Media Consulting 1:1 Coaching Event Social Media Correspondent t Book a Trip Subscribe to the One Girl Travel YouTube Channel: https://onegirltravelvideos.com
