My first FT DO was in Singapore in January this year. I just happened to be passing through at the right time and was made very welcome. Will be fronting up on Friday night for OzFest No:7 in ADL.

Have also attended a DO from AFF last year and hopefully again later this year.

As frequent travellers we need to remember that strangers are friends we haven't met yet.

Of course always take safety precautions and look after yourself but don't close your self off to opportunities to meet good people.