Dont wanna travel alone

sashafierce · 31-05-2010 4:52pm #1

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Chet Zar · 31-05-2010 6:56pm

Scary......

You don't sound pathetic or desperate! Perfectly normal - but I would say that you will ALWAYS meet people pretty much no matter where you go - especially if you go on the well-travelled routes like South America/Asia/Oz etc. Lots of people have gone off by themselves only to report back that they were glad they did do it alone - you are your own boss on the road and can go wherever you want, whenever you want. You're tied to nobody and the whole experience could be a lot more character-building and give you a sense of independence that you would otherwise maybe not get.

I'd do some more research and don't be afraid. Think of all the people who have travelled alone before and who will do it in the future. I think there should some other threads on boards on this - try a search around and you should get plenty of reassurance!

Ardennes1944 · 31-05-2010 7:02pm

yeh if you go alone you dont have to change your plans for anyone and you will see how independant you can be. you wont have anyone waiting on you or making you do something the opposite of what you wanna do. look where forrest gump got to on his own:)

jimi_t2 · 31-05-2010 7:05pm

:eek:

Civilian_Target · 31-05-2010 7:06pm

Don't be afraid. Travelling alone is one of the best things you can do, because travelling alone means you travel with everyone. You'll meet people from all over, and have a much more intense travelling experience. Just don't heed what your mother said about not talking to strangers

Many people say travelling alone changes you as a person, making you more confident, independant. Go for it!

FortuneChip · 31-05-2010 7:10pm

First off, I am a guy, so you might find things a little different to me.
I went away last year with a group of friends, but after some differences of opinions, I left them and done my own thing, moved to a different city, and found it an extremely rewarding experience.
It probably helped that I got a job at a holiday resort for 6 months, so meeting new people was forced upon me really. But getting out on my own was really amazing.
Would you consider getting a visa and working somewhere, even part time? Good way to meet people that will know the place, and with the visa programs, there's usually a "welcome" party waiting at your destination to give you info, which also serves as a good way to meet like minded people.
I was in Canada, loved the place! Now I've moved back home I've found opportunities to get abroad long term more difficult, so you should take the chance while its there

Larianne · 31-05-2010 7:11pm

Book your ticket and then go onto hostelworld.com and virtualtourist.com and look at booking yourself into a hostel. Hostels are the best places to meet people when travelling. And the best thing about travelling on your own is how quickly other solo travellers will be drawn to you.

Some people just are not into the travel thing. Travelling on your own is scary at first but if you have a rough plan of what you want to do the rest sorts itself out. It is definitely worth it for what you get to experience.

Chet Zar · 31-05-2010 9:09pm

Yep, definitely the way to go re meeting people. hostels.com is also a great site.

sashafierce · 31-05-2010 9:46pm

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dory · 01-06-2010 8:51am

While I would also be one of the people who would advocate for travelling alone, if you don't want to that's fine. I think we should respect that.

When I first started travelling I met people off the Lonely Planet website. There are a good few sites likes that. I wouldn't recommend Couch Surfers, heard bad things about that but everyone has different experiences.

If you have the money you could book an organised tour.

One thing I would say is that you need to pick your country wisely. America wouldn't be a great option as there aren't many tours, and people don't generally backpack around it. It's harder to meet people if it's more holiday place than travelling. South America is great as there are tours and a lot of solo travellers.

sashafierce · 01-06-2010 9:33am

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dory · 01-06-2010 9:39am

It seems you're more interested in moving abroad than travelling then. Maybe you should check things like Craig's list to see if you can find someone who is looking for a room mate somewhere like New York? If they seem around the same age as you and normal enough you could hang out with them and their friends until you get settled.

Maybe on the living abroad forum you can find someone who is living somewhere you want to live and they might find you someone to share with. Or if you were on a more international message board like Bootsnall or the Lonely Planet then you may have better luck finding people.

For example, if anyone wanted to move to Kosovo I know some people looking for housemates (but it doesn't tick any of the boxes for what you want).

sashafierce · 01-06-2010 9:47am

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spideog7 · 03-06-2010 5:07am

Meeting people isn't too hard. I arrived over here with a job and a place to sleep for a few days after I got here. That was it, knew nothing or nobody and now I'm flying and having a ball.

I haven't done the travelling thing much and it might be harder as you're not settled for any period of time but you never know who you might meet along the road, I've made unlikely friendships in the strangest of places.

And if you want to visit anywhere near me you're more than welcome I have a futon and I know all the good watering holes

Chet Zar · 03-06-2010 9:53am

You do realise you are the ideal candidate for one of those new US working visas that are available to recent graduates? Look it up - you can work in the US for one year post-graduation. Seems like you might be in luck after all...!

sashafierce · 03-06-2010 9:56am

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beckstar · 25-06-2010 2:35pm

are you still looking for someone to travel with as im in the same boat as you are...... surrounded by friends who are with boyfriends and are settled! i've had it with ireland and am dying to move..... canada seems like the place for me.... not to sure if going it alone is in me.....but to be quite honest i'd prefer to travel the world..... mate of mine did it two years best time of his whole life..... ive travel quite abit through asia and europe but i want a do more see more......im 24 and before i know it i'll be bloody 30 :eek: and settled with babies so i need to get out while im young.

supersiren · 05-07-2010 2:19pm

Hey there have been searching the boards for other people in the same boat as myself and came across your threads. the travel bug has hit me again an am looking to get out of this country. was in oz for a year had the best time ever there. would love to do asia south america nz not too pushed bout gettin back to oz as have seen most of it. I travelled to oz on my own but knew lots of people there that i met and stayed with when i first arrived so it wasnt like i knew no one though when i travelled the east an west coast i did it by myself so i know i can go it alone again but i reckon it would be different headin to asia alone with the language etc.. Anyways I guess its just a matter of bein a little bit brave an just bookin a ticket and see where ya end up..im 25 now and ive said that i want to go once i turn 26 so ive about 6 months to sort meself out. workin part time at the minute(the joys of livin in Ire)so im not too tied down unlike most of my friends with bfs and babies! Anyways it seems theres plenty of people wanting to travel so im sure Il meet loads of people along the way..Hopefully:D

Chet Zar · 05-07-2010 9:59pm

Course there are and course ya will

Fair play to ya.

Dont wanna travel alone

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