The fondest memories are often those that are short-lived and free of negativity. When traveling from hostel to hostel, it’s ridiculously easy to make new friends, because everyone else is in the same boat – alone and wanting to that to change. Anyone who wants to make friends at a hostel typically hangs around the common areas or the bar area, and they tend to gaze around watching for any sort of connection that comes their way. It’s pretty easy to simply walk through the common areas, catch sight with a loner or small pack of people, and share a smile – it’s as simple as that to make a friend. If that doesn’t work for you, simply plop down in a seat next to a bunch of others, and let the conversation sweep you away.
Going with the flow in hostels is a great way to have some of the best experiences while traveling. I’m currently on my third week backpacking in Spain and I’ve made countless friends from all over the world. Some have promised to write and we exchanged contact information, while others have parted ways like wisps, as quickly and as simply as the moments we met. The beauty of these short-lived relationships is that you tend to receive a person’s true self more than you would with people at home. People are often more forward and willing to try new things, and they’re usually bluntly honest with you about who they are and what they’re thinking – as they don’t expect to ever see you again. Some of the best conversations I’ve ever had were with people I met in hostels.
What’s even more wonderful about these relationships is there’s not enough time to wrong one another – typically, there’s only now and perhaps, tonight, and that’s all that matters. Good times, topsy-turvy fun, and life-changing experiences are meant to be had in these short exchanges. You often see the best of people and have the best times in these powerful, yet quick moments.
Throughout life, it’s normal for people to think back on certain memories and particular people with an everlasting fondness. It’s a similar feeling to that of past relationships. It’s not uncommon to think back on a past dating relationship as if it were the best time you ever had – but maybe it really wasn’t, but all you can remember are the positive experiences you shared. Thinking back, later in life on the moments of meeting people in hostels is little different – it can actually be even more enhanced. Due to the nature of these quick and colorful meetings, you will forever look back as if these were the best times of your life.
So, to close this thoughtful piece, I encourage you to get out there and travel! Be sure to stay in hostels, meet new people and make those special memories that you will forever look back on with empathy, and make them count!
What’s even more wonderful about these relationships is there’s not enough time to wrong one another – typically, there’s only now and perhaps, tonight, and that’s all that matters. Good times, topsy-turvy fun, and life-changing experiences are meant to be had in these short exchanges. You often see the best of people and have the best times in these powerful, yet quick moments.
Throughout life, it’s normal for people to think back on certain memories and particular people with an everlasting fondness. It’s a similar feeling to that of past relationships. It’s not uncommon to think back on a past dating relationship as if it were the best time you ever had – but maybe it really wasn’t, but all you can remember are the positive experiences you shared. Thinking back, later in life on the moments of meeting people in hostels is little different – it can actually be even more enhanced. Due to the nature of these quick and colorful meetings, you will forever look back as if these were the best times of your life.
So, to close this thoughtful piece, I encourage you to get out there and travel! Be sure to stay in hostels, meet new people and make those special memories that you will forever look back on with empathy, and make them count!
(This piece was written by Brandon Elijah Scott and originally published on HostelsClubBlog.com)
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