There’s something about being in a foreign country that magnifies the feeling of solitude. The silence of unfamiliar streets, the soft hum of a language you don’t quite grasp, and the quiet company of your own thoughts.
Yesterday, I found myself reflecting on this ~ the quiet loneliness that sometimes sneaks in when you’re always on the move. It feels even more profound in remote places, especially during the low season.
And then, as if God had read my mind and decided to answer immediately…
I met some company… again XD
The Human Behind the Glass
It started at a coffee shop, as these things often do. I was inside, enjoying my drink, while he sat outside with a friend. A simple moment, a fleeting connection ~ we both accidentally looked at each other through the mirror between us, drawing my attention.
Through the barrier, he smiled, and even winked. Held up his phone, showing his Snapchat QR.
I mumbled, barely audible, “I don’t have Snapchat.”
But somehow, he understood. A few minutes later, he walked over to my table and asked, “Are you waiting for someone?”
“No,” I replied, and just like that, we started talking.
Beyond the Small Talk
There was something refreshing about the human. He wasn’t just making conversation for the sake of it; he was curious, engaging. We talked about crypto, copywriting, and learning ~ things I enjoy discussing. He wasn’t just another guy trying to flirt; he seemed genuinely interested in connection.
The funny thing is, I had just been thinking about how I wanted to make more friends, to have company in this new place. And here was someone, almost instantly answering that unspoken request.
The Fine Line Between Interest and Excessive Charm
He was expressive, maybe even a little intense in his words. Compliments came easily to him, and he remembered seeing me before. It’s easy to mistake charm for manipulation, but sometimes, people are just excited to meet someone they find interesting. The real test is in consistency.
For now, I’m just enjoying the spontaneity of it all. No expectations, no pressure ~ just seeing where the connections in this new city take me.
The Beauty of Being Open
Travel has taught me that life gives you what you’re open to receiving. If you expect loneliness, you’ll find it.
If you open yourself up to new connections, they’ll appear in the most unexpected ways ~ like this man tapping through my window.
So, I’m embracing it. The friendships, the conversations, the unexpected moments that make solo travel feel a little less lonely. Because why not, after all…
My motto stays the same:
Date selectively. Sleep with no one.
..and may the best man win.
Duh
