Others have suggested it, but: - local groups for your preferred hobby (there are lots of tabletop gaming events, I met some cool people in Europe that way) -

Others have suggested it, but: - local groups for your preferred hobby (there are lots of tabletop gaming events, I met some cool people in Europe that way) - taking classes is a way I've met lots of people. Even if it's short courses - going to events - sports and other hobbies - as some mentioned, biking, trekking, climbing, running. In southern Europe there has to be some kind of sports app. Other family members use other kinds of social support: - couchsurfing (there are local couchsurfing events almost everywhere) - churches / NGOs / charities / volunteer work