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Moving to a new city or overseas? A year ago, I moved to Mexico City not knowing anyone and barely speaking a word of Spanish. Was I really moving to Mexico City solo with no friends, job or plan aside from the first 7 nights in an Airbnb? You bet! It went pretty well. Within a few months, I had a group to hang out with at weekends and take trips away with. After my experiences moving to Mexico City in , I decided to write this blog post to help others in the same situation, regardless of location.
Life was good but I was getting tired of transient connections. The challenges of travelling solo include getting lonely and burnt out. I planned to spend longer than a couple of weeks to really get stuck into the city. I was craving friends I could get to know rather than leave behind. It had always worked out while backpacking, right? Other travellers are always up to socialise. Related read: how to find and pick a travel buddy. When answering the question how do I meet friends in a new city?
You probably want friends beyond work anyway. This was my first step when moving to Mexico City. I posted in several Facebook groups introducing myself and explaining I was new to the city. I went with bars and coffee but if you prefer hiking or photography, suggest that instead. I even found a group for British and Irish people in Mexico City.
Join as many as possible and fill out the requested questions so you get accepted. I tended to just reply to the comments where people told me something about themselves so I could tell we had shared interests and intentions.
