NMGal is offline NMGal Post #41  February 7,2010, 11:34am
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Hi to all-
I love to travel solo- even though I have a partner who would rather stay home- I love the solo part- I never get bored, I read in my room at night, or leave early, go to the churches, museums, have a nice meal, strike up a conversation and then go to the next place- My favorite place to travel is England- ! Favorite Store- Thye Pound Store!
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NMGal is offline NMGal Post #42  February 7,2010, 11:36am
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Going to Belize

I will be in Belize this month and more than likey this coming winter? Anyone heading in that direction that would like to meet and chat, maybe go to the ruins?

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Hi to All-
Yes, solo is great- very freeing experience-
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I love to travel; but most of my traveling has been with groups/friends/family. After reading everyone's posts I definitely want to plan a solo trip! Destination: Romania!
 
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Kerrilea is offline Kerrilea Post #45  February 22,2010, 2:58pm
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Most of my trips have been with groups, or friends, and have been to Florida or Connecticut where some family lives.
The first week of March, however, I'll be going solo to Arizona!
I am super stoked, and not nervous at all. Of course, that could come from me having friends there that will be around every so often during the week, but it's still solo. hehe
 
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Kerrilea wrote :
Most of my trips have been with groups, or friends, and have been to Florida or Connecticut where some family lives.
The first week of March, however, I'll be going solo to Arizona!
I am super stoked, and not nervous at all. Of course, that could come from me having friends there that will be around every so often during the week, but it's still solo. hehe
That's pretty cool! What are you planning to see while you're there?
 
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As a single parent, I took one family trip a year and one trip alone later to recover from it -just kidding...almost. Now that the kids are adults, I travel solo all the time.
As others have said, I decide what format of trip mostly based on the destination and whether I speak the language. I'm fortunate in that I speak a few fluently.
I have loved traveling with 'Exodux' and 'The Imaginative Traveler' to Thailand, China, India and Nepal. A fabulous mix of scheduled and unscheduled activities where you come home with the satisfaction that you have brought back the essence of the people you saw. Group siz max.16 is perfect. More than that and it feels like a school outing or a seniors' road trip!
Used a more deluxe format (private guide, nicer hotels, more meals included) to visit Peru and Bolivia and didn't like it so much. For me, there was too much structure for a destination where I spoke the language fluently. Luckily, I got to wander off on my own enough to balance things out.
Europe is definitely easy to navigate alone. Again, common sense and common courtesy rule. Happy travels!
 
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Hi all- completely agree with comments in thread (newbie to the site---obviously this has been going on awhile). For past ten years, have been able to tack on solo weekends at end of business trips across EU. Got experience that way which led up to a 10d solo trip to the Amalfi Coast, Italy in 2008. I can honestly say this was one of my best trips ever....got away from the chaos of work, didn't have to plan for a group, etc. I had my camera, books, ipod, etc.--- but got to meet a lot of interesting people and actually met some 'regulars' where we'd meet up at the bar on the beach to share the day's adventures. I have found that people are more apt to talk to the single traveler vs. those in a group. Have gotten to meet and talk to an amazing, diverse set of people across EU this way. I also travel frequently with friends which is nice as well...just different. But, to really dive into an area, completely get away, and really relax, I highly recommend a solo trip. Find most of EU female traveler friendly....but always good to let people know where you are in general. That's the beauty of the global phones, FB, email, etc. Knock on wood, I have been very fortunate not to have had any issues. This August will be travelling solo to Iceland (have to feed the photo habit) but have booked a guided tour with up to 8 people...looks like I will be meeting some new friends. Best wishes all!
 
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I travelled to thailand solo sept 2009. it was my very first time travelling anywhere on the planet completely alone\

i wasn't alone for long. i met the most amazing people, and people were always amzingly helpful and friendly.

I encountered no probs with people whatsoever

and i do think a female travelilng alone, does bring out the protective side in males, which is always very nice.

I think i met much more people travelling alone, than i ever have travelling with someone else.

i am thinking of taking the step again, and travelling to cambodia. i hear nothing but great storeies about the place!
 
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This is fabulous! I'm heading to Paris at the end of Sept., and I'm going solo. I've been so excited to go, but also a bit apprehensive, so this thread had been a great encouragement to me! Thank you ladies!
 
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