Our friends we meet while travelling are among the best friends we have! That common bond of being travelers seems to transcend many boundaries that we would typically have in our home countries. My opinion is that it is because we are all open-minded and accepting of others differences, it makes us more accepting of each other as well. Plus we have something in common, right off the get go. The more you live this lifestyle, the more you will realize that there are lots of people doing this. Plus we find that when you stay in one place longer, you have the time to meet more people. Slow travel is definitely the way to go.