With seven and a half billion of us roaming the planet, it can be hard to fathom that everyone out there has a story. One that’s equally as compelling and complex as our own.

So turn off the TV, put on your comfiest shoes and step outside. It’s not that scary,

Wander down a random alleyway and you’ll be surprised by the fascinating characters you’ll meet. 

Here are just a few of the kind of characters I mean.

Remember: A stranger is just someone whose photo you haven’t taken yet. So head out there and make some friends.