These are the 15 best apps to meet cool people around you ' and while you're traveling

Meeting new people can be awkward and intimidatingespecially when you're just arriving in a new place. Whether you are traveling, or moving to a new city, the idea of going up to random people and striking up a conversation can be terrifying.Luckily, these 15 apps make meeting strangers easy.They connect you topeople you can share a meal with, locals who want to party with tourists, andeven people who share your same taste in music. They help you find real friends whoyou share deep common interests with. And, of course, there are a few that have foundinnovative ways toget you a date.Read on for the best apps to help you makenew friends and forge new relationships.Get a home-cooked meal and some conversation with BonappetourBonAppetour is an app that connects travelersor even localsto great "home restaurants" in a city. A home restaurant is when a chef or skilled amateur cook gives you a restaurant-quality dinner in their home. You share food, conversation, and get to know the local cuisine a little better. The app spans from rooftops in Rome to Paella-making workshops in Barcelona.Price: Free (Web App)Happn is the hopeless romantic of dating appsA lot of apps like Tinder simply show you people within a few miles of you. Happn goes one step beyond: When you open it on your phone,you're greeted by a collection of other users with whom you've physically crossed paths with throughout your day. You can then reach out to people who caught your eye, and if they're interested, you can message each other and take things from there.Price:Free (iOS, Android)Party with a Local is exactly what it sounds likeParty with a Localconnects travelers tolocals and expats nearby whoyou guessed itwant to party.You can even check their profiles and reviews. This app makes it easy to know which random strangers around you are actually open to grabbing a drink with a tourist.Price: Free (iOS, Android)See the rest of the story at Business Insider NOW WATCH: How to supercharge your iPhone in 5 minutes
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