Along with taking in the beautiful sights, tasting the local cuisine and immersing yourself in the culture, meeting new people is one of the most exciting and enriching parts of travel.
But for some, making friends as an adult can be an awkward, uncomfortable and, quite frankly, scary undertaking.
This article gives you usable tips on how to meet new friends when you travel, even if you consider yourself shy.
Content courtesy of Huffington Post.