Travelling Alone

gosimeon

Hi there. I'm thinking about flying out to NY and then another American city for about two weeks in the summer, staying in a hostel etc.

Just wondering if anybody has any adivce on travelling far alone, or would you advise against it?!

cold_filter

I survived in LA for 2 weeks by myself in September 2002, You'll be fine!

dory

I'm doing it at the moment, but I've people from Ireland around the place that I meet up with in different countries.
It depends on you really. If you're either good at talking to people, or like being onyour own it's fine. I found it's not for me. I get very unmotivated to go and see things when I'm on my own, just find it's not as much fun. But I've met a lot of people who wouldn't have it any other way.

Neamhshuntasach

You'll be fine and as stated above, It all depends on whether you're an extroverted or introverted type of person. But regardless people by themselves seem less threatening than a group so you appear easily approachable. Be prepared to change people you're hanging out with quite frequently since you're only doing a 2 week type of thing. Whereas if it was long term traveling you could go with them for a while.

steo123

considering doing the same mesmelf!!!
funno if its good option!!id prob get too lonely to do it personally meself ...hostels generally its difficult to meet people i found gwenerally

derek27

steo123 wrote: »

considering doing the same mesmelf!!!
funno if its good option!!id prob get too lonely to do it personally meself ...hostels generally its difficult to meet people i found gwenerally

Are you drunk? Or have you got a swollen finger? That's a lot of typos in such a short message...

OP, the best way to answer that question is to ask yourself how well you fare on your own when at home. If you don't have problems being alone at home, then you are likely to have the skills to survive a short stay alone elsewhere. Just remember that if you're not sure about a situation or someone you meet while abroad, move away from it/them. If you feel threatened in any way, go to the nearest police station, or ask a passer-by for help... if one person just ignores you and walks past, don't let it put you off asking the next person.

Neamhshuntasach

steo123 wrote: »

considering doing the same mesmelf!!!
funno if its good option!!id prob get too lonely to do it personally meself ...hostels generally its difficult to meet people i found gwenerally

Are you for real? Hostels are brilliant for meeting people. You don't even have to introduce yourself at times. Just sit in the common area and somebody will approach you. Well it has worked for me and people do it everyday.


And to original poster. Just go read some websites like www.travelpod.com or any other blog site. You can read how people traveling alone are getting on. It will put your mind at ease when they talk of how easyily they meet people.

Valmont

Hostels are definitely good for meeting people, especially if you are in a large dorm room. I've spent 5weeks trekking through Europe on my own and it was the best experience of my life. Being on your own gives you greater freedom and puts you in positions you wouldn't normally experience with a group of people. I'm off to Alaska for the summer, solo again and I can't wait!

raemie21

yeah, you'll meet people faster and have better chats than what you would here at home. Lot of people travel alone from Oz, US & Canada so everyone is usually more than happy to link up for a while. Think the idea of travelling alone is more about the fear and the thoughts of doing it & also other people's reactions! I went around Europe last summer for six weeks on my own, had travelled for similar times with friends few times before but the way things worked out last summer with jobs and leave, I had the option of sitting at home with some beach holidays or else just going where I really wanted to on my own. And yeah, on the plane over I was very nervous but afterwards, it was so great meeting others, you're on your own complete schedule and you can choose absolutely you will do yourself. Had such a blast that I'm now hoping for a stint in Camobodia/Vietnam/Laos on my own again in August. Still scared and nervous but know it will be worth it. Only thing is I still have to edit the truth for my parents cause they would have a fit if they knew!

kerry4sam

travelled through Europe on my own last september before heading back with my friends in October and again in November...
At first, on my own, it was daunting TBH...Certain places like a trip i took to Naples(1st time there) was something i wont be doing on my own again.
Planning on a trip to US of A before the Summer on my own, just can't decide what part to fly in to. After doing the Europe thang solo i can't wait to hit the US.
It will be what you make it to be...Some people prefer hostels while others would feel safer in a hotel. Idone a mix of both and even met people who were heading to same cities as me so there was a mix of inter-lapping at times...
Ive personally never experienced any problems travelling solo ad even relish it with the strength and test of character it brings so long as you are alert and confident i think its something most people should do at least once in their lives.

Have you travelled anywhere on you own before or would this be a first Would you see yourself as a confident and out-going person Would it be your first time in the US of A