| Travelling Alone
Posted: 10/26/2006 12:21:07 AM | | What is good about traveling alone is : " if you have a partner, waiting on the end of your journey. Now that I have lady friend, guess I won't be traveling alone. Nightime , when you are in your hotel room, isn't better to have your partner with you, then be alone?" | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 10/30/2006 2:43:14 PM | Go for it.... Best thing in the world to travel solo.... Please yourself, go where you want, make loads of friends.... But start small.... easy to reach countries that are considered safe. make sure you have good insurance and that someone knows where you are at all times just in case. Check in with home at pre arranged times and have an escape route planned for whereever you are staying. Learn the language where ever possible even if it is just "Hello"...it really does make a difference. Always carry some kind of id on you but try not to go waving your passport round like a newbie tourist.... Just your name, home country and a contact number on a piece of paper and put somewhere on your person in case you are parted from your luggage and for any reason not able to give someone that information yourself.
Most of all....Enjoy it! Don't take risks.... all the usual rules regarding your safety should be in place while travelling just like they would be at home. Send us all a postcard! | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 10/31/2006 6:16:32 AM | | Check out a Toronto Based company called meet market adventures. They specialize in singles adventure packages. They offer everything from biking in Peru to singles cruises. Check into it! | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 10/31/2006 7:58:53 AM | The advantage of travelling alone, you can do anything you want, without hearing someone complaining. When you're on your own, you have the ability to meet alot of new people, and remember don't forget your common sense in anything you do.
Have fun on your vacation, enjoy the experience and be prepared. | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 11/7/2006 10:38:07 PM | | One thing to be prepared for and many women are uncomfortable with this, is eating alone. Sure, you will meet people along the way and have many meals with your new friends, but there are still times that you will be eating alone. Learn to enjoy those times, to people watch and take in your surroundings without interruption. | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 3/14/2007 7:28:39 AM | Hello there...well I thought that I would reply to you..I am in need of a travel companion too..I live in Vancouver BC,, and yes I have travelled alone before..
So drop me an email and we can discuss further.. | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 3/17/2007 7:07:02 AM | I'm not sure about the USA alone.. I think it would be a bit boring.. but that's just me.. I am used to USA/Canada ... so I like something a lot different
I spent 6 months driving through Australia alone... more or less... you do meet a lot of people along the way especially if you stay in the hostels... Australia has a kick ass hostel network.. but in Canada it is quite sparse in comparison... I'm not sure what it is like in the states though... as far as activities.. there are many outdoor companies in the USA and Canada who specialize in hike/climb/rafting tours... if you have an AMA/CAA membership check out their free travel guides for more info | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 3/17/2007 9:16:52 AM | Ahh yes!
The fine art of eating alone on vacation.
You can always people watch, which I also love doing. Take a book and read while you are eating. This may make you appear to be a little snobbish but hey, you're on vacation, so who cares? You are there to do what you enjoy. I usually approach someone else who is eating alone and as if it is OK to join them. Most people will be glad to have a supper companion. It does not mean you have to become best friends with this stranger, it's just someone to have casual conversation with during a meal. However, I have met many great people this way, some who I am still friends with to this day. I have also met some real jerks who I am glad I will never see again. But on the whole it has always been a very interesting experience. | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 12:50:24 PM | | I almost always travel alone its not that bad.I was in New Zealand last year for two weeks then last november I drove all across the states alone.Even when I was in the army I traveled alone on leave.I'm the outdoors type that likes to hike in the mountains living out of my back pack not everyone especially women are into that so I go alone.But for safety reasons I think women should not travel alone, get a few friends make it a hen party,lol kidding. | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 3/20/2007 6:41:04 PM | HI there. I am looking for someone to travel with also. I have my own postiing under the heading "I need a buddy to go on vacation with". I am so frustrated in not finding someone to go with. I am looking to go down south...Cuba, Mexico, Dominion...within early April. If you wanted to come along, that would be great.
I find alot of people are looking for a buddy to go with. I enjoy it better with someone else coming along. | |
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Joined: 2/15/2005
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 3/21/2007 1:05:13 AM | yeh, i am planning to travel alone in china for 2 months.....not sure how that's gonna work out.
anybody traveled in china alone?
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Posted: 3/22/2007 11:58:37 PM | | I've taken almost every trip I've been on by myself. Travelled in the states, Asia, Europe and one thing I've learned is that everyone travels differently. I'm a Leo and I have a habit of making people laugh, so anywhere I go I make like four or five buddies and we all go party together or sightsee together or whatever we're doing. Best advice I can give you is stick to crowds. Most of the stories you hear about bad things happening to tourists happen when they're away from crowds and tourist attractions. I kind of have this fearless attitude when I travel because I'm a 6'4 black guy and well... I haven't run across too many people that are willing to try anything bad with me, but in the few situations that arose I was always close by other people to where I could be helped or call attention to what was going on. Some people like remote places to take pictures, etc. that other tourists won't be able to take advantage of. Do that kind of stuff during the day, and befriend hotel concierges and stuff about what you plan to do so if you come up missing they know where you went kinda thing. Not really sure what kind of advice you're looking for.. if it's just airport know-how, or how to be safe in a new country etc. or what, but I travel all the time so if you have any questions feel free to ask! | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 3/23/2007 5:05:08 PM | | I've travelled alone. It might be a good idea for your first trip to go somewhere not too far out of your comfort zone. This will allow you to learn the tricks of the trade,but still be able to ask for help if you need to. Someone else here mentioned Ireland. I would highly recommend it for a first time travelling alone trip. There are a lot of outdoor things to do in Ireland if that's what appeals to you, plus there is also a lot of history, and the bus and train service is terrific, and the people are very friendly. You might start in Brittain, then after you're feeling comfortable alone then head to Europe. There is a web site for women travelling alone, I just can't remember the name now, but if you do a search for solo women travellers you should find it. You might be able to find a travel companion that way. | |
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Posted: 3/24/2007 5:52:35 AM | | I did the West Highland Way in Scotland and it is totally safe and a great way to get to know the people and the countryside! | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 3/24/2007 7:58:09 AM | There are groups that are really good for solo travelers. I did a contiki tour of Europe after grad school. It's for 18-35 year olds. I would say more than half of our tour group came alone. They have message boards so you can say hi to each other ahead of time. The first night we arrived in London all of us solo girls went out to a pub together. What I loved is that the tourists were from all over (well mainly North America and Australia).
The tour I did was to 10 different countries and they offer additional "excursions" such as parapenting in Austria or skiing in the alps. They have tours all over including the US.
And I just joined an adventure group meetup and they are planning a Jamaican adventure trip. Check meetup for travel or adventure groups.
There's also another group, meetin, doing a New Zealand volunteer trip. Sorry but if I'm vacationing I'm not working :) | |
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Posted: 3/25/2007 12:06:03 PM | I did a 7 month trans Africa trip on a truck with 20 people. The downside is you are on someone elses schedule and you will hate some fellow passengers! The upside is you get to see places you wouldn't normally and you make lifelong friends. And you can always re-visit your favourite countries later. I was away a year in total as afterwards a few of us went on to Madagascar and Mauritius and Lamu off the coast of Kenya.
After that I went back to Uganda for two years.
I also subscribe to a great mag called Wanderlust which has personal/travel ads. Through that, I met someone and we went off to the Arctic Circle together. Nightmare trip but an experience! | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 3/27/2007 9:42:04 AM | | I travel alone all the time, sometimes for business, sometimes for vacation, mostly overseas. I have never had a problem travelling alone. There is plenty of research on the internet that one can print, even build a file on, study it and get to know the country as much as possible, beforehand. I never had to resort to putting any travel companion ads - because, once "out there," one will run into plenty of people from all over the planet travelling alone. Also, some travel agents specialise in certain international circuits for cheaper tickets. Far Eastern routes are the most expensive, but if one calls around, tickets prices can vary upto 20%. | |
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Posted: 4/10/2007 4:02:12 PM | | We do live in most interesting times. I would love to vagabond (and blog) around Europe, North America and some other places for 1-2 years, but I am bound by a family/moral duty at one place! | |
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Joined: 1/26/2007
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 4/12/2007 12:50:03 AM | | i think travelling alone is something everyone has to try at least once in their lives....i've done it twice now in short distances and hope to try it again soon. | |
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| Travelling Alone
Posted: 4/13/2007 10:40:57 PM | See it as a blessing in disguise that you can't find someone to go with. There's not too much better than travelling alone - you learn so much about yourself and plus you develop your intuition, it gets stronger each time you travel on your own. Indeed it becomes the most important thing to guide you, whereas in everyday life you're just running on default. This is refreshing!
As far as logistics are concerned, plan parts of your trip before you go, but be flexible with your plans (you'll meet people along the way remember). Do research before you go, but what something looks like on the ground may be different than what you expect, so be prepared for that, if you've never done this. Good luck! | |
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Posted: 4/14/2007 9:34:03 AM | I dunno how old you are or your gender, but I can tell you from my own experience that beng a female and traveling alone sucks. For some reason, all the good places seem to be crawling with happy couples and it kinda makes one feel like a loser - depressing. I've also noticed that these happy couples have no problem talking to men traveling alone, but if one is female, conversation does not happen. Mind you, I am not looking for a cheesy vacation romance - just some conversation !!!! Africa was particularly lonely - I would spend the day seeing all these wonderful things I thought I'd never see, so of course, I'd want to talk with others in the evening about our adventures, but it was not to be. At times, the lonliness was aching, overwhelming. My advice to you is, pick your destinations carefully. try to find other singles who had a great time at some destination and give that place a try.
And when you find out what those places are, could you please pass them on to me ?? | |
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Posted: 4/14/2007 9:58:52 AM | As far as a I know, a tourist woman traveling alone in Greece is safe and never "lonely", unless she chooses to be, because they will always be Greek men of all ages wishing to pay a compliment to her or even converse/chat even philosophize with her in outdoor cafes etc, if she so wishes! In English. It is called Philoxenia in the local language (hospitality, = liking/being friendly to foreigers)!
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Posted: 4/14/2007 10:47:54 AM | | Restaurantgirl, your post sounded so sad I felt I had to say something about how to travel alone and enjoy it. First off, don't stay in hotels, they are large, impersonal places where most people just come to sleep for the night. I stay in either hostels or B&Bs. Hostel can be noisy, but you will meet lots of other singles travelling alone, and hostels just have a sort of communal atmosphere that makes people more approachable and friendly. B&Bs give you the opportunity to meet local people, or other travellers at breakfast. The other key to travelling alone is to stay in one city for a few days and book yourself on some day trips, or do some walking tours around town. This is another great way to meet people. I spent very little time alone when I travelled (unless I wanted to), and I met a lot of people from all over the world. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again, in fact, I prefer it. | |
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Posted: 4/15/2007 6:17:02 PM | I've come to love travelling alone, though I must say I do sometimes miss having some else there to share experiences with....
And would also be nice to get into a few of my scenery pic's too!!!
Considering a trip out East to do the Cabot trail and kayak the bay of Fundy in July, anyone interested ?? | |
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Posted: 4/15/2007 8:20:36 PM | I’ve never traveled alone, but, I have been to many places.
I would go to the safer locations first until I have more experience. Check out the http://travel.state.gov/ for more info.
The organized tours may be a good choice if you plan to go unsafer places. Try to find a tour gives you more free time so you won’t be stuck in the tour bus all the times. | |
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