About Rose Dickinson

Lisbon, Portugal

Countries visited

18
(and counting)

Languages

English, Portuguese, French, Czech

Expertise

Social policy, coaching and mentoring

Passions

Writing, hiking in nature, design, psychology

Rose is a writer and traveller currently living in Lisbon, Portugal. Originally from Jersey, she’s spent the past several years moving between countries and writing about her experiences. She loves being outdoors, learning languages and connecting with people she meets along the way.

Blog posts by Rose Dickinson

How to Meet People While Travelling Solo

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There’s a certain kind of freedom that comes with travelling alone... but what do you do when you actually want some company? The thing I’ve realised about making friends as a solo traveller is that you don't necessarily need to be more outgoing - you just need to put yourself in situations where connection is more likely to happen. So here are some of the best (and most enjoyable) ways I've managed to make friends while travelling solo!