The travel lover referred to at the opening admits to going to a new coffee shop and talking to strangers. That way, they meet a new person and leave their comfort zone.
One person in the forum suggested that rather than eating out, it can be fun to try and recreate a favorite dish from a prior travel destination at home.
One user fulfills his travel desires through his parents. They book very cheap trips for their parents and keep investigating new locations and routes for their parents.