Five sure ways to connect with the opposite sex when travelling

Meeting a member of the opposite sex should never be among the main reasons a treveller embarks on a new adventure; on the other hand, being a traveller shouldn’t require you to give up flirting either. I’ve decided to pass along five sure ways to make a connection while on the road:

1. Stay at cheap hostels and sign up for every evening jaunt, pub crawl, …. The right mix of alcohol and youth increases your chances, no question. Of course, check beforehand to see that the cheap hostel you’ve chosen has free private rooms that night. And if there are none, you can always follow the advice I gave you a while back when i discussed sex in hostels.

2. Avoid trendy discos. If you’re looking for pretty sights, smart dress and drinks at 15 euros a pop, going to the most “in” spots is probably your best bet. Personal experience tells me, however, that the people who frequent these places are more hung up with being seen there than having fun or meeting someone new.

3. Separate yourself from the “competition”. Take advantage of the fact that you’re on holiday and go out on a weeknight. There’ll be fewer people, reducing your chances of success theoretically, but in reality, you’ll likely meet quite a few interesting sorts without having to “fight” others for your dream target’s attention.

4. Don’t fret over your linguistic limitations. Don’t think that because you know the right line in someone’s language and repeating it over and over ad nauseam that you’re going to appear more witty. And don’t even consider uttering “voulez vous coucher avec moi ce soir” to male/female French speakers. Trés boring. What wins people over ultimately is a compelling conversation.

5. Lastly, wear one of the first 100 T-shirts designed by the Trourist team. Who can resist succumbing to all that the Route 66 Trourist Tee represents? ; ) ; ) ; )