Young and going it alone?

naasface

Hi there!
I'm 19 and female (my brother also uses this account incase your confused).

I want to go away for the summer from June-mid august.
I want to go it alone, I'm a bit of an adventurer, don't mind my own company and like meeting other people.

I will have about 2 grand maybe a bit less to spend. But hoping to work somewhere. I was thinking about Au Pairing but I think I might be a bit lonely just with a family in the middle of nowhere.

I like hot weather and languages (wouldn't mind improving my french though I'm not fluent).

Would interrailing as a lone 19 year-old girl be a totally naive and stupid idea??

Can anyone shed some light on this? Where would be good for jobs and that??

dory

Interrailing would be fine alone if you're smart about it. Age doesn't matter so much, but if you're going to be stupid you're going to get mugged (most mugging horror stories I've ever heard have happened when a person is drunk).

If you want to work, you'll have to stay in a one of the more 'developed' nations. France could be good if you'd like to improve your french. Maybe you could work in a bar or something.

Another option would be to go to a cheaper country and then you wouldn't have to work. I know of people who have gotten to India for 300 euro, then you could have a great adventure on 1700. There are lots of countries you could do that in, just I mostly know India.

Whatever you do, doing something will be important to get to know people. Whenever I stayed somewhere, to do a course, work or volunteer I got to know lots of people. Not so many when just travelling, but hey, maybe you're better at starting a conversation.

Valmont

I've met plenty of girls your age travelling around Europe and other places by themselves. It's not a big deal at all. Just use your common sense and stay away from dark alleys and you'll have a blast.

naasface

Thanks for the replies guys! Gonna look into inter-railing round Europe.
Would love to go to India but would prefer going as a pair.

Pisco Sour

Maybe Montreal? A good place to help develop your french.

zodiak

hey i traveled over to america alone a few months ago at 19 and germany their a few weeks ago and had to spend a few days alone again til my friends got their.. once your carfull with money and yourself you will be fine there are so many people in that situation and most people in a hostel are really friendly.. just a few tips if your going for it.. stay in a hostel because you are never alone at night if you want to use chill somewhere with a few drinks.. bring a book for some down time cos there are days when u just need a break and always look at the tours and stuff they usually have in the hostels because they are a great way to meet others and their usually free.. i always stay in a big enough dorm aswell even when im with my mates because you can meet others easy.. hope that helps have a great time.. pm me if you wanna know more cos i personally prefer to go it alone and not depend on others