Make Friends On The Road
01-04-2018
Author: in We Wander Wherever
Occasionally during our full-time RV travels, a concerned individual will wonder how we could possibly be socializing properly without any sort of home base. While my husband and I are introverts and can get by on very little socialization, we do need the occasional interesting adult conversation. Additionally, this is a very valid question when it comes to our outgoing extrovert of a son.
Don’t worry though! We have found ways to make friends on the road. In fact, I’d even go so far as to say we have more friends than ever before.
Here are our top tips for making friends while traveling full-time.
Head Outside
For the most part, campgrounds are filled with people hanging out outdoors. This means going outside is one of the very best ways to make friends in any given RV park. Whether you prefer shooting some hoops, playing tennis, or sitting around the campfire, make a point of going outside and saying hello to neighbors when you see them.
You might be surprised just how many friends you make doing this one simple thing. In fact, this is how our son met his on-the-road pseudo-“grandparents” during our visit to Maine, and we still keep in touch.
Attend Events
Sometimes spending time outside isn’t enough. In these cases, we like to head to campground-hosted activities and events. Almost every park we have stayed at (with the exception of state parks) has had some sort of event calendar. Many will have game night or an evening of bingo. Others will offer daily pool volleyball or pickleball games.
Whatever your campground offers, go give it a try and be sure to strike up a conversation or two while you’re there.
Make Use of Social Media
If you’re like me, you may find it easier to start by talking to people online. Fortunately, there are tons of Facebook groups that allow RVers to find like-minded individuals, and in many cases, you can even find someone staying in the same park as you.
For those with kids, the Fulltime Families Facebook group is a wonderful option for finding friends. Meanwhile, Thousand Trails members may like one of the few different Thousand Trails groups.
Try searching the site for groups that interest you and see what you come up with. Once you find some groups, be sure to post when you arrive somewhere new in order to make some connections.
Go South for Winter
Recently my family has been in central Florida in an attempt to escape the winter cold. While we won’t be here all winter, we sure wish we had made plans to stick around because there are so many other full-time RVers down here. We’ve made dozens of friends since we arrived down here a few months ago, and feel we have a family of sorts down here.
For this reason, we plan to head to Florida again next winter, and we recommend those RVers who are looking for community do the same.
I hope these tips help you find connections and community during your travels. After all, home is where the heart is, and a bit of your heart will always be with your friends.
Don’t worry though! We have found ways to make friends on the road. In fact, I’d even go so far as to say we have more friends than ever before.
Here are our top tips for making friends while traveling full-time.
Head Outside
For the most part, campgrounds are filled with people hanging out outdoors. This means going outside is one of the very best ways to make friends in any given RV park. Whether you prefer shooting some hoops, playing tennis, or sitting around the campfire, make a point of going outside and saying hello to neighbors when you see them.
You might be surprised just how many friends you make doing this one simple thing. In fact, this is how our son met his on-the-road pseudo-“grandparents” during our visit to Maine, and we still keep in touch.
Attend Events
Sometimes spending time outside isn’t enough. In these cases, we like to head to campground-hosted activities and events. Almost every park we have stayed at (with the exception of state parks) has had some sort of event calendar. Many will have game night or an evening of bingo. Others will offer daily pool volleyball or pickleball games.
Whatever your campground offers, go give it a try and be sure to strike up a conversation or two while you’re there.
Make Use of Social Media
If you’re like me, you may find it easier to start by talking to people online. Fortunately, there are tons of Facebook groups that allow RVers to find like-minded individuals, and in many cases, you can even find someone staying in the same park as you.
For those with kids, the Fulltime Families Facebook group is a wonderful option for finding friends. Meanwhile, Thousand Trails members may like one of the few different Thousand Trails groups.
Try searching the site for groups that interest you and see what you come up with. Once you find some groups, be sure to post when you arrive somewhere new in order to make some connections.
Go South for Winter
Recently my family has been in central Florida in an attempt to escape the winter cold. While we won’t be here all winter, we sure wish we had made plans to stick around because there are so many other full-time RVers down here. We’ve made dozens of friends since we arrived down here a few months ago, and feel we have a family of sorts down here.
For this reason, we plan to head to Florida again next winter, and we recommend those RVers who are looking for community do the same.
I hope these tips help you find connections and community during your travels. After all, home is where the heart is, and a bit of your heart will always be with your friends.
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