We tend to make friends with people we cross paths with regularly: people we go to school with, work with, or live close to. The more we see someone, the more likely friendship is to develop. So usually we look at the places we frequent as we start to search for potential friends. Another big factor in friendship is common interests. We tend to be drawn to people who are similar, with a shared hobby, cultural background, career path, or kids the same age. Think about activities you enjoy or the causes you care about. But if you there’s a situation where we have to make a connection with locals that are not from our circle and interests then what will happen? So in this situation, I would like to suggest we should volunteer. Volunteering can be a great, multifaceted way to connect with locals. Not only do you bond with the communities that you are serving, but you can also make lifelong friendships and loyal relationship with the people you volunteer alongside. For this reason, I always recommend looking for a volunteer opportunity where locals volunteer too. For example, one of my most memorable travel experiences was volunteering in a village, a few miles away from my city. I was part of a university fellow’s team of volunteers helping Thalassemia patients to gain blood donations. I tried my best to motivate other people and my young friends to donate blood and help them. I had many emotional interactions with these patients, but I also formed meaningful relationships with the organizers of the blood donation event. I worked beside. These friendships and the correlating insights into diverse culture would not have been possible otherwise. I believe that Life is too short to turn down once in a lifetime opportunities. A slight smile had come over face; you have gotten the connection! This was the best tip I ever got as a volunteer; and one of the best in my life. At the same time, many of us struggle to meet people and develop quality connections. Whatever your age or circumstances, though, it’s never too late to make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and greatly improve your social life, emotional health, and overall well-being. Hey, if you want to connect with someone, find a way to help out that person. It's easy to assume that wealthy and successful contact already has everything. If you're thinking that way, get over it, a good suggestion from me. It's always worth the trouble to find out a contact's desires and concerns. The chances are high that you'll be able to find something worthwhile you can offer. At one event, I recall, I was introduced to a person who was living hand to mouth. His family members suffered from poverty and bad conditions. I am expert in SEO and Content writing so I taught him how he can earn money from the internet and can do freelancing and I also suggest some useful articles that help out him a lot. Be generous. That doesn't mean you should only reach out to contacts or do things for them when you expect something in return. You can't operate with the thought of reciprocity in mind. If you go around with that selfish attitude it will show, and people will think you're a self-interested person. You have to have a generous spirit. The greatest networkers I know genuinely like to help others. They're always doing it. And if they ever do need anything, people will fall over themselves to help them. Support locals through tough times. Even if it’s just having someone to share your problems with, they can help you cope with serious illness, the loss of a job or loved one, the breakup of a relationship, or any other challenges in life. At the end, I would like to say that it’s not always easy to truly connect with locals on your travels. But when you do, it’s almost always worth it. On your next trip, don’t wait for someone to come befriend you; instead, take action to meet locals and see what happens! You might find it’s easier than you think. These are just different ways to have meaningful connections with locals on your travels, but there are certainly many more! It depends on you how you interact and add something valuable in your diary of life.