The space also forced solitary scientists to mix and mingle.

NEWYORKER: Groupthink

So east and west mix and mingle.

ECONOMIST: Germany

Inside, a mix of creative types and travellers mingle among the brightly coloured fabrics and modern artworks designed by local artist Maricruz Arribas, which give the place a warm, bohemian edge.

BBC: Lima��s artsy enclave

Friends in Rome is a social organisation that offers a chance to mingle with an international crowd - a mix of expats, locals and out-of-towners - and find out about the local social scene.

BBC: An evening out in Rome