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Travelling on your own!!!

  • 23-10-2006 4:24pm
    #1
    Lexus1976
    Closed Accounts Posts: 702 ✭✭✭


    Hi there,

    Was talking to my sister the other day, she told me that she would be interested in travelling a lone. I'm not happy with this and would be concerned for her well being....

    Are there any websites or clubs I could recommended to her so that she could travel in a group rather then on her own?

    All advice and suggestions appreciated.

    Thanks

    Paul


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  • #2
    Dave!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,857 ✭✭✭✭Dave!


    Where's she going and when? What age is she? Is she hot?

    Just messin witcha ;) Loadsa people on this forum seem to have done some solo travelling, and if you have a look at threads like this one, your mind may be put at ease. There are other ones, but I can't find them at the moment. You should get some responses to this though :)

    I'm 18 (male), and I'm going to be travelling to Thailand on my own, this June-September (3 months). I've never been on a holiday without family!


  • #3
    Rabies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,258 ✭✭✭✭Rabies


    I'm doing the same in 2 weeks time. Heading to NZ for a while on a working holiday. Taking a break from a long summer of work. I'm 26, haven't been on a holiday with family in 10yrs. have done long haul flights alone but never an extended stay alone. Looking forward to having my own time again. No more work phone going 24/7/365. Ahhhhhh.... Bliss.

    Prob spend xmas in Perth with friends. Then maybe back to NZ.

    Might look in to a working visa for Oz while I'm there if it is possible.


  • #4
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    I would just let her go ahead on her own. I done the same a few years ago, had a much better time and enjoyed it without having to look after someone else. I would find myself tied to the others all the time and not be able to do what I wanted. As suggested, take a look at the other threads here to give yourself peace of mind.


  • #5
    daiixi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭daiixi


    I've travelled on my own quite a lot and tbh I've rarely ever been alone (except by choice). Also I think that as a single female traveller people are more likely to help you out than they would a guy or a group of people. As long as she keeps her wits about her she should be fine. I've had more problems working in a video store than I have in the 4.5 years I've been travelling.


  • #6
    WexCan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭WexCan


    I love travelling alone - you're free to do what you want and you're on your own away from it all - it gives you space to think, and enjoy the world in your own way.


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  • #7
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    I have travelled alone a lot and also met people, males and females, travelling solo. Never any hassle as long as you have a little common sense.

    Tbh, although I understand your concern about your sister going out on her own - it is not up to you. If she is mature enough to want to take the leap I think you should let her. Ask her to keep a mobile handy and make sure there's money on her credit card, the rest is a piece of cake.

    Can you tell us how old she is, where she is going or if she has prev experience?


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