yes, I just did a 3 week sit in a country where almost no-one speaks my language and I really struggled to find people to connect to. I should say, I’m well travelled, I’m used to finding people, I’m happy with my own company a lot of the time but I think in this case it was a combo of everything being a struggle to find e.g. buying a bus ticket took 2 days to figure out, and not having anyone to talk to. So yes, I was very lonely on this sit. Luckily the furry was lovely :).
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I think your response is quite condescending, maybe it’s not meant to be but that’s how it comes across. You ‘assume’ that the OP didn’t put in the effort to meet people etc, it’s not always that straightforward.
It doesn’t come across as condescending to me, it was simply an answer to the question. Suggesting dance classes is a great idea (if fit enough).
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I’m very new to this and a pretty big introvert but this is something I’ve worried about feeling so in between sits I’ve booked stays at hostels, B&B’s, work stays, and found some people online looking to connect with other travelers I may meet up with. I wonder if you might have friends back home interested in doing a sit with you? Reddit and Facebook have some great groups for solo travelers and digital nomads—even if you never meet up with anyone sometimes it’s just nice to make some virtual friends to talk to.
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@Maerad my sons and I are also geocachers. Is Maerad also your caching name? If so, our paths must have crossed multiple times over the past couple of weeks!
Hiya Debbie - yes indeed I am a geocacher and that’s my caching name too. Having just spent 2 weeks at Piratemania and the Severn Mega, no doubt our paths have indeed crossed many times. What is your caching name?
My caching name is fastdebbie, and my sons are ScoobyDoo!! & ScrappyDoo! If you did the Mini Mega Maker AdLab will have met them!
Just wanted to give this discussion a little boost because there are so many awesome tips here!
Pets are such amazing companions and can really help with loneliness. Our love for animals can lead to some wonderful human connections, whether it’s through puppy classes, dog-walking groups, horse riding, or even just hanging out at a cat cafe!
I’ve seen so many inspiring stories in this forum, people making lifelong friends through housesitting, or even meeting up in person for the first time. It’s one of my favourite things to see on the Forum!
Online communities like ours are a great way to connect with others. If you’re doing a long-term sit, why not reach out to local pet walking groups? It’s a fun way to explore a new area and make friends who share your interests.
Have you tried anything like this before?
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