| Traveling Solo
Posted: 1/23/2008 2:19:43 PM | | When traveling alone, it can be lonely, but you need to find the places that cater to singles, I have found one in Cancun, its a place called Temptations. Its a great time, lots of single, and married couples, but its adults only, and that means at this particular resort that its topless allowed at the swimming pool. Its a great place been there 3 times. I would highly recommend to go there if your going it alone, and they also have rooms that cater to single people. Range from $150 -$175 a night all-inclusive. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 1/28/2008 7:00:18 AM | I went Thailand on my own for the 2nd time this christmas, met an amazing girl on a bus, then met all her friends that she'd met travelling, and have just been Amsterdam with them all for the weekend...
Awesome.. planning Morroco and Oz with them now!!!
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 1/29/2008 5:22:30 AM | | It's GREAT! What an adventure! You don't have to ask someone else what they want to do, eat only at places that interest you, and if you decide you like an area well, you can choose to stay there longer or if you don't like it, you can leave. My favorite is camping trips. I love the outdoors...especially camping on the beach. It's easy to meet other people if you are open for it...if you want to be alone, you can. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 2/24/2008 8:17:30 PM | | A lot of my travel on my own has been for business but I usually arrive a couple of days early and stay on a few extra days. I have had some incredible adventures and met some wonderful places. In some countries, they have programmes that make it easy for you to meet local people too. For example, in Japan some of the cities have a "free guide" programme. Just do a search for the city and free guide. You pay their admission and for any meals and end up having a blast and seeing all kinds of things you wouldn't see on your own. They'll show you how to use the local transportation systme give you tips and help you get settled in to your accomodation if there is a language barrier. It really helps to ease the transition to a new culture. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 2/26/2008 11:04:39 PM | | I did it twice. Once across the continent and once to Europe. It was fun and exciting. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 2/27/2008 10:39:21 AM | I travel a lot and I would only recommend solo travel to urban areas in countries where you speak the language.
Personally, the thought of having an accident or health issues in an unfamiliar area is unpleasant at best,if not very frightening.
Also, if you are the victim of street crime and you are alone in a country where you don't speak the language, any number of things could happen.
I travel alone now...but only to places that are near to cities or in cities themselves.
I probably wouldn't go hiking or camping alone like I did when I was younger.
Lying around waiting to be rescued probably isn't as much fun as I think it would be. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 2/27/2008 3:35:18 PM | | I recently traveled through Europe alone for several months. I had the TIME OF MY LIFE...especially in Italy!!!!! | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 2/28/2008 8:03:45 PM | I actually like getting OUT of the urban areas, especially in Europe. 1) Its not America, is very low. 2) Find someone under 30 (better if still in school) if you need a translator! 3) Bring a pocket dictionary - a lot of these people do not see tourists and are very willing to help.
The cities are great, but the countrysides are incredible! | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 3/15/2008 4:30:12 PM | | Hi...I was just reading on a different forum about a site...couchsurfing.com...it's full of people who give up space in their homes all over the world...I haven't tried it but some play tour guide and it might be something for you to look at...I'm thinking of joining but I'm not sure how often I will be around myself... | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 3/23/2008 6:56:20 AM | I put off traveling for years because all my friends just wanted to go to FL and never really explore anything. I finally gave up on looking for a travel partner and went by myself. It was really enjoyable! Sometimes you feel lonely when you are out and everyone around you seems to be a couple, but you also get to set your own agenda without having to consider what someone else wants to do.
I went to Ireland, Greece, Turkey, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and the Falkland Islands alone and it was the best decision I ever made. Of course it would have been better with a partner, but going alone is not that bad at all. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 3/23/2008 12:16:51 PM | | rescuespecialist ... I will check out the site you recommended ... I am thinking of a European trip ... I also just looked at www.vrbo.com (vacation rental by owner) that looks interesting. Traveling with someone you get along with is better than traveling alone ... but if you do not have that special someone ... traveling alone is better than missing out on some great stuff ... | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 3/26/2008 9:55:43 PM | | This summer im going to Idaho and Wyoming even if no one else comes with me I'm still gonna do it, I just have to, its my dream | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 3/27/2008 4:39:27 PM | I think the biggest advice is just to use common sense wherever you go. It seems like a lot of people because they go on a vacation or travel let their guard down. Theres no reason to be paranoid, but just make sure your still taking all of your normal precautions you know?
You would probably never leave your purse or belongings somewhere and then leave them. But when on a trip, people do it all the time. I never understood why. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 3/29/2008 11:39:25 PM | | I would travel for work by myself a lot and it is quite lonely, but if you ignore the couples and things like that, you can enjoy yourself. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 4/4/2008 9:58:41 AM | | Thank you for posting that Vacation by Owner site. I had heard about it but I didn't recall the specific name. It is great to stay in areas where the local people live away from the tourist traps. It gives one a chance to really get a sense of the place. I am definitely going to look into that site. Thanks. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 4/4/2008 12:46:33 PM | Hi .
I drove solo all the way from Ontario through the States to Seattle in Washington State and then up to Vancouver Island Canada and back again. I had a lovely trip. Idaho is heaven on Earth and Montana and Wyoming are both so beautiful and so much to see. I spent 3 weeks on that trip in July and in August I flew to Scandinavia where I looked around for another 3 weeks again alone. I am a greatgrandma and feel that I have to travel while I still can, soon enough I will be sitting in an old folks home living among my memories hehe.
Go for it alone or not.
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 4/4/2008 5:49:08 PM | | I love traveling. I have a couple of ideas for this summer. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 4/5/2008 8:58:24 PM | I've never traveled alone for long distance intercontinental trips - it's all been with the family. I never could envision doing this for two reasons":
1) When seeing such majestic sights, you want someone to be there with you
2) Safety | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 6/29/2008 1:08:52 PM | Well .. i have the same problem... haha.. I like to go with friends or family because it's cheaper and u have a great time no matter what u are doing.... There are few times i have traveled alone but i don't like it... Once i was coming back to my country.. i was in miami with 2 big bags and 2 small ones hahah.. i couldn't walk well till somebody helped me.. ahah.. (And people who knows Miami airport knows how big it is haha).. anyways i was there like 5 months so that's why i had that amount of bags..
On the other hand, it's true what u say... when i have holidays, my friends haven't.... and that ruin your plans... once i wanted to travel and one week in advance i had to cancel it cause my mom tell me that she couldn't go with me..
Anyways i will like to travel... and just right now i don't care if i have to go alone.... (with one small bag of course) haha | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 6/29/2008 1:35:08 PM | Of course, after having spent 40 years as an International Tour Director, I can tell you that ANYONE, (but, especially a lady traveling alone) can have a wonderful time on a Motorcoach Tour. You have to be selective as to what type of tour you want....there is PLENTY of free time to explore, some guidance when needed,...and MUCH less access to danger.
But, when you want company, and need help through customs and airports, you have your Tour Director and Driver for assistance....
Next month I will be going on MY first VACATION...all alone....to start. I will then meet up with a Tour Company and visit Norway, Sweden & Denmark....but, knowing Tauck Tours, I know I will be in good hands...
Fondly,
KK | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 6/30/2008 6:13:27 PM | My favorite solo was a drive out to the 4 corners area. It was a lot of driving but I enjoyed it so much I did a repeat of it a couple of years later, hitting all the spots I really liked and the ones I passed up the first time, and added in a few extra stops. I started from Tampa, drove non-stop to newmexico. Then I did a Circle of all the hot spots
1st was Petrified Forrest National Park, then
Meteor Crater
Grand Canyon, hiked to the bottom and back in one day, ugh I'll never try that all in one day again.
Glenn Canyon
Vegas one night at the MGM Grand
Zion NP
Bryce NP
Capital Reef NP
Canyon Lands NP
Mesa Verde NP
Its a lot to take in but I had 2 weeks
When I did the repeat I had 3 weeks and also did
Canyon De Chelly, Death Valley, Cedar Breaks, Dinosaur NM, Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, and 3 great days in Yellowstone, and a couple of the nights at Chaco Canyon.
Didn't really have a plan other than to just drive around and stop and stop at whatever caught my interest. | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 6/30/2008 8:28:06 PM | I have been to several of those places, SuperDave, and know that the majestic grandeur can sometimes only be lived rather than explained..
When I traveled to many of those places I was with either family or with a group. I think it's a safer trip for a man alone than for a woman alone...but, it could sure be wonderful with two people who each thought of the other as "special".
Knittin Kitten | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 7/1/2008 12:39:41 AM | | I travelled through honduras for a few weeks on my own in February. Last year I travelled through belize by myself. It can be lonely occasionally but the amount of freedom you have when travelling alone is incredible. You get to do whatever you want, whenever you want. Travelling alone also forces you to get out there and meet new people. A lot of people travel alone. The way I look at it, I either don't go or I go by myself....and I'd rather go than stay at home! | |
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| Traveling Solo
Posted: 7/1/2008 6:12:00 AM | It's funny, I don't find it lonely. Maybe it's because I often go on business trips and then extend them as holidays. For example, I recently went to the Middle East. I was on my own for a few days getting everything organized for the client so I got to relax and get to know a lot of the hotel staff and the people I had hired. Then 3 people from the company joined me and the next day, I was surrounded by a cast of thousands. It was like that for a few days. Then, they left and I stayed on. It did seem a little weird at first but since I already had my bearings, I was fine. Usually at that point I relax and rest for a day then do some tours and shoppping. If there is an association for my profession, I usually try to work in a meeting.
I always meet interesting people and very interesting men. It's kind of funny that I can be in this city and have so much trouble meeting people yet hop on a plane and suddenly you are surrounded by interesting and successful men. I think I am going to try to work in some singles and speed dating events on my next trips.....particularly since I will soon be relocating. May as well get to know as many elligible men as possible. Unlike Canada, every man in the room wouldn't have automatically ruled me out so it should be worthwhile. | |
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