Traveling with friends is the best — but it's easy to spend the whole trip in your own bubble. Simple ways to meet new people as a group, no splitting up required.

Most "meet people while traveling" advice assumes you're alone. But traveling with a partner or a group doesn't mean you're off the hook for connection — here's how to still meet other travelers without ditching your crew.

Meeting people while traveling isn't just a solo-traveler thing. Whether you're flying solo, with a partner, or in a group, here's how to actually connect with other travelers — without leaving it up to luck.