Settle into a new city
Everything for your first months somewhere new, from where to go to who to meet, and how to fill an evening on your own.
6 guides · Updated August 3, 2026
How to make friends in NYC
NYC · 12 min read
50+ things to do alone in NYC
NYC · 20 min read
The 12 best supper clubs in NYC
NYC · 17 min read
How to make friends in London
London · 10 min read
50+ things to do alone in Paris
Paris · 16 min read
Making friends abroad: the honest expat guide
11 min read
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How do you make friends in a new city?
Pick a few plans that repeat, like a weekly class or a standing dinner, and keep going back to the same places so faces become familiar. The guide to making friends as an adult has the full plan.
Is it awkward to go out alone somewhere new?
Less than it sounds. On Timeleft you book on your own and join a group of 4–6 people matched to you, so you don't need anyone to come with.
Which cities have a guide?
New York, London and Paris have their own guides, and the expat guide works anywhere. Timeleft runs in 200+ cities, and you can find yours on the locations page.
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