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Friendship Tips

Explore friendship tips from our expert authors, with guides packed with actionable tips to help you create meaningful connections and build a strong support system.

Friendship Tips

“My first Flash Pack trip to Thailand was magical. I’d do it again in a heartbeat”

Hezekiah Ross found a genuine sense of connection and belonging on his group getaway to Thailand.

Hezekiah Ross 1st April 2025 7 min read

Friendship Tips

Six lessons in friendship from Disney’s Moana 2

We interview Dana Ledoux Miller, the writer and director, and Jason Hand, director of Moana 2, to uncover their take on the theme of friendship at the heart of the film.

Kate Leahy 2nd December 2024 7 min read

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I met three best friends from Chicago on a group trip – thousands of miles from home

“The Chicago Girls”, as they’re known, all live near each other in the Windy City. Yet their paths would never have overlapped but for a fateful trip to Argentina.

The Chicago Girls 22nd October 2024 7 min read

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“Ghosting” in friendship is rare – most people simply drift apart

Ghosting or toxic behaviour in friendship is unusual, according to expert Professor Jeffrey A. Hall. The truth is, life makes it hard to stay in touch.

Jeffrey A. Hall 5th September 2024 7 min read

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Making friends in unexpected places: advice for men over 30

Men over 30 struggle to make friends, but travel can help to break down barriers.

Paul Watson 6th June 2024 7 min read

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What makes a friendship strong? The six secrets

Discover the six forces that fuel friendship, and learn how to develop strong bonds that are built to last.

Kayleigh Dray 23rd May 2024 7 min read

Friendship Tips

Introducing The Friendship Corner: a world-first space for meaningful connection

Escape the hustle of the city and get vulnerable in this unique project designed to help people open up and connect.

Anna Brech 14th May 2024 7 min read

Friendship Tips

Find your people: why friendship could be key to better mental health

Strong, loyal friendships are a source of lifetime happiness and health – and they become more important as we age. Here’s why.

Anna Brech 4th April 2024 7 min read

Friendship Tips

6 Flashpacker quotes on unexpected friendship to inspire your next trip

These solo professionals in their 30s and 40s weren’t travelling to find friends – but that’s exactly what they ended up doing…

Anna Brech 14th March 2024 7 min read

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How to make (and keep) friends as an adult

Making friends as an adult can be challenging. Explore Flash Pack’s practical tips for forming meaningful connections that can last a lifetime.

Charley Ross 12th March 2024 7 min read

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“It’s beautiful to see”: 7 powerful truths on friendship from Flash Pack’s Pack Leaders

Our Pack Leaders have a front-row view to Flash Pack friendships – here they talk through how the magic takes shape.

Anna Brech 15th February 2024 7 min read

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“You, my friend, deserve happiness”: Why I’m celebrating male friendship this Valentine’s

Watch Flash Pack co-founder Lee Thompson hand out notes of friendship and support, in random acts of kindness.

Lee Thompson 12th February 2024 7 min read

Friendship Tips

5 awkward truths about Millennial friendship from comedian Jake Lambert

From 2am alien chats to the horror of an awkward silence, these relatable quirks happen to the best of us…

Anna Brech 8th February 2024 7 min read

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Open and present: here’s how I connected with strangers on a group trip

Flashpacker Amanda Reuter shares her tips on how to be a great team player with travellers you’ve just met.

Amanda Reuter 25th January 2024 7 min read

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My NYC experiment sparked over 1,000 messages of friendship – here’s what I learnt

Lee Thompson ran a unique experiment asking New Yorkers to be his friend – but he wasn’t prepared for the overwhelming response.

Lee Thompson 18th January 2024 7 min read

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Together for life? 4 compelling signs of a friendship that’s built to last

We all crave deeper connections in life – but how can you tell the difference? Here are a few giveaway cues…

Anna Brech 18th January 2024 7 min read

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From drifting apart to difficult conversations: your friendship questions, answered

We unpick some common problems around modern-day friendship, with advice from seasoned experts.

The Flash Pack team 17th January 2024 7 min read

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Work friends only? How the “repotting” tactic can transform your relationships

It’s an approach that will subtly change up how you connect with the colleagues you really hit it off with.

Anna Brech 13th December 2023 7 min read

Friendship Tips

Make the call: is this lost habit the key to lifelong friendship?

It could make the difference between lasting connection or a bond that fades away.

Anna Brech 6th December 2023 7 min read

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Lifelong friendships: Surprising secrets to making lasting friends

Lifelong friendships are enriching and help to ground us in life. Discover the key to making lasting friends, plus the benefits of low-maintenance friendships.

The Flash Pack team 24th November 2023 7 min read

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