RoxyRedhead is offline RoxyRedhead Post #31  November 16,2009, 8:07pm
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I've done both group and solo travel and prefer the solo travel much more-a group caters to the slowest person and if you want to take an extra day to explore you can't...however it may be a good way to break into travel and gain confidence.

I have been doing house sitting the past few years-usually in the winter, last year I spent 3 months in Costa Rica house sitting at 2 different locations with a few weeks for hiking in between.

I stayed at a youth hostel (I am 66 BTW) for $16 a night when I was in the capitol city and had a blast kicking around with the young kids from all over the world-there is a much more respectful attitude about older women in most of Europe and Central and South America than in the US and I enjoyed that a lot...still communicate with several of them.

Next year I'm spending a couple of months in France, going to do Le Tour de France with a group, part of it by bicycle, then take a few weeks and backpack around staying in hostels and the occasional nice hotel when I want a treat.

Plan ahead, do your research, buy the Lonely Planet guide and phrase book, connect with an on-line group of ex-pats where you're going and just go!
Last year I spent Thanksgiving with an expat couple in Costa Rica and Christmas with a local family who lived down the street from me and invited me over...I had been volunteering in the elementary school where their kids went for a few weeks. I love Costa Rica. Its beautiful and friendly and affordable.

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I took an Amtrak trip. solo. It was wonderful.

Lonely? At meal time, the hostess seats you with other passengers. The lounge is full of fellow travelers talking about the scenery and where they are all from and why they are traveling by the trains we all loved. I met marvelous people. Then I went back to my little room, with my books and mp3.
 
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I'm with those who pack a book and iPod for company-and I have an older computer that I drag around also to keep in contact with the family-who tends to be concerned about mom out there on her own.

Sadly, my trip to Le Tour De France is off for July 2010. I hurt my food hiking in September and just las week, after 4 months of being told it was 'just a bad sprain', had an MRI which showed a stress fracture with a bone shard buried into my tendon, causing all the pain I had been complaining about.

I haven't been on a bike for 4 months, nor have I worked out and today the doctor told me I'd better not plan on a big walking/biking trip until 2011.

Rats!! I am so bummed about this! But I'l find something to do-maybe a road trip in my car here in the US.
 
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I traveled lots for business by myself and never had any problems. While I would meet up with people at the office, of course, and sometimes after work much of the experience was solo. I loved the freedom and the ability to just worry about me.

I am looking forward to traveling by myself for fun (not that a partner wouldn't be good as well) and appreciate the comments on this thread.
 
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I'm single, and I have traveled alone many times. I travel alone because I want to, not because I have to, therefore, loneliness is not something I worry about. Just do it. I also agree...Europe is a good place to start. Good luck!
 
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TravelBarbie wrote :
Don't get me wrong...South America is FABULOUS & BEAUTIFUL!!! But for a first time English speaking solo traveler it may not the the best place to start out. Go there for trip #2 or 3....but not #1. Bitrix, being Brazilian, you are comfortable with the culture and perhaps even speak or understand Spanish. But if an inexperienced traveler tried to venture into some countries there - it may be stressful to make your way around and feel confident in what you are doing. I was also alluding to the fact that the transportation system can be a bit more complex in South America than Europe's train system...its cheaper - but not always readily available in comparison with Europe.....and making your way from one place to another can be the tricky part of travel for someone new the gig. But again...I ADORE South America and it is wonderfully inexpensive in many ways...however - to a newbie solo traveler, I would suggest starting out easy so its a sure-fire success and THEN you have the confidence to get out there and really explore!! (and ps...I lived in Vienna for 6 months and hopped on the Ubahn alone, many a night, in Karlsplatz and did it without incident...just avoid eye contact with the druggies and you are fine LOL )
I agree with this. I went to Rio by myself and it was the most challenging, but I was a seasoned solo traveler so I wasn't really intimidated. NO ONE spoke english, so anyone traveling there would need to be aware of that and very adept at navigating for themselves with little to no assistance.
 
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I travel alone often and I concur with all the positive comments. Truly there is something very liberating about discovering the planet
 
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legend29 is offline legend29 Post #38  January 22,2010, 8:44pm
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SunnyWaters wrote :
I travel alone often and I concur with all the positive comments. Truly there is something very liberating about discovering the planet
I travel solo a lot too...doesn't bother me at all!
 
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How about studying a language in a foreign country or volunteer there?
 
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I'm a guy but I've seen many solo girls. Security wise, it depends where you're going.

The experience of being solo is so much better. When in group, locals never approach you, and anyway you want to stay with your group.

Solo: you don't have the choice but to talk to the local population if you ever want to talk to someone. These are the best experiences!
 
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