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What a great journey and I am sorry you lost al those valuable friend as a contact
And indeed never rely on one platform you can with a decentralised one , that's maybe the best way to go. I think on hive and especially the travel groups or travelling hivers are open to visitors. The best way is to engage. I see @livinguktaiwan already replied and gave you the best advice travelhivewise I will leave you with the learning g side of things here to in a separate comment