When you travel do you befriend locals of the area or do you solely stick with other travelers?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Most fulfilling of my travel experiences have been times when I befriended both, locals and travelers.

But some travelers only stuck to us, other travelers.

I think one of the best parts of traveling is getting to know the way local people live.

I still have friends everywhere I traveled to and some of the craziest of my adventures are connected to them.

Thanks to them, I have some amazing memories that make me feel like my life would make a wonderful movie.

[Dinklex3]

I stick to myself and other travelers.

I may chat and be friendly , but I don’t let them know where I’m staying and I don’t follow them to other places. People have wanted to take me places before, but I declined. I trust no one. If they tell me a nice place, I look it up after we have the conversation. You can get to know how they live without befriending.

I still have an amazing time and amazing memories. I feel like I’m living my best life and always love traveling. I have friends in many different countries so I ask them whenever I have questions.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Usually, I'd have a conversation with a local about what I'm curious about.

And, usually, there is a tendency that the conversations get the interest of other locals and other travelers.

Quite often, we (the travelers) would be invited join in a community feast or a family dinner.

Fast forward a few weeks, we all find ourselves messaging each other and being thankful we all met.

Some of have kept in touch and have even traveled together and met more friends in new places.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Some of *us have...

[exitseven]

It has been a very long time since I have been anywhere but I did meet some of the locsls. I went to Florida for spring break and met people from all over the country.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[BourbonAndBacon]

Locals. I don't do resorts or touristy areas. Off the beaten path spots and supporting small local family owned eateries. I love being immersed in other cultures.

[DizzyDesii]

I prefer to keep to myself but the locals who work around the town often find me friendly/inviting so they come over and give advice about the city.

[Sparkie460]

Why wouldn't they find you friendly and inviting. You're a great person

[DizzyDesii]

@Sparkie460 lol you can see the look of fear in my eyes when im uncomfortable with certain strangers approaching me. I remember a group of guys followed me around vegas on my first night out on the strip (alone at that) and they were like “Hey there where you from?” And in my dumbass country accent I said “I’m from here” (not realizing im pulling around a suitcase) lmao. One dude patted the others shoulder and said “Ay man lets leave her alone, she look scared of us” 😂 I wouldn't have been nervous if it was one guy but i hate when groups approach

[Sparkie460]

You had a right to be scared with a bunch of guys

[DizzyDesii]

@Sparkie460 they looked friendly. Its just it was late at night

[Sparkie460]

I hope you Carry some sort of protective device on you when you're alone

[LiamJHayden]

I befriend locals. They always know the best places and the best food and the best prices.

[KostasKouvalis]

I'd like to befriend locals, but more often then not, I find myself befriending other tourists. I think it's easier to befriend other tourists, because you have more in common.

[AviatorTom]

I like to interact with the locals but I wouldn't call that "befriending" them.

[Likes2drive]

I talk to everybody if they are friendly and see what they say about things

[captain_voidwalker]

When I travel I go to places by myself and keep to myself

[NerdPower99]

With friends mostly to ourselves but some others. I’m kinda picky.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I am picky too, I am not snobby though, so I enjoy getting to know people of different kinds.

[NerdPower99]

Agreed.

[clubboss]

I always make friends locally and explore the locality and their offerings.

[4ngelic]

depends on the country

[Fireguy17]

I've hooked up with locals a number of times.

[Fromdusktilldawn]

usually I stay away from people when I travel

[msc545]

I befriend anyone that is friendly to me...

[WhiteSandyBeach]

Locals

[sunflower00]

Both!

[cocoblah]

If they’re trustworthy and friendly why not

[Christoff92]

Can do both

[justabuddy]

Both