Dear Stranger is a radio programme that is a practical, experimental and playful guide on how to talk to strangers, build connections with other people, and feel less lonely in this world.

It was created by us, Sophie Allerding and Daniel Siegersma, during the Tiny Spaces Deep Connection slow travel Residency 2026. Along our way traveling from Hamburg to Athens, we experimented with different ways of making connections. From small games and ice breakers to informal interviews. This guide also includes conversations with other people and projects, who have worked and done research around the theme of connecting with strangers and the loneliness crisis in Europe.

Made on the road, our material is diverse and comes with rough edges. We recorded on train rides, in public spaces, cafes with bad internet connections and during live radio shows. We hope it inspires you to explore the possibilities and world of unexpected encounters.

We are broadcasting live from Communitism, Leonidou 89 in Athens, you are welcome to drop by!

reach out to us here if you want to get in touch.