Holiday alone? would ya?

fjireland

So not really gay related question but ....


Im thinking of packing my bags for 5 - 7 days of me time somewhere nice and tropical like Thailand maybe for a break.... thing is my mates are all straight and settled and in relationships and stuff and i know they will not be interested , so im thinking i will just go for it and book the hol and head off solo...

is it bit sad holidaying alone? would you guys do it? im not talking travelling and sight seeing sorta holiday where you are out seeing stuff and having mad adventures , i mean beach, book and relaxation...

im looking at pretty private, quiet spots ... bit concerned might be walking into honeymoon territory, wouldnt like to be uncomfortable all the time on hol surrounded by lovey dovey couples on honeymoon, still im not looking for somewhere packed and busy, want some peace and quiet to think

so would you dream of it?
i cant stop daydreaming on these travel sites .....:)

azezil

I stayed in London for 5 days last year alone. Didn't bother me, just a shame about the crappy weather they had that week.

BuffyBot

I've travelled all over the world on my own. A holiday is what you make it, not what other people are making of theirs

lionchild

go for it! i worked all over the world, travelled alone...best days ever!!! just do it...if you don't try how will you know? anyway,, its only a week, not like you're off for a lifetime!

Sir Ophiuchus

Sure! I've spent summers in foreign cities on my own; it's fantastic!

Aishae

dont let the lack of traveling companion hold you back
i went to new zealan for 6 weeks - on my own.
closer to home ive been to the uk, spain, belgium etc for more relaxtion type hols - on my own. youre good company for yourself and theres no arguing over what to do

Cgoodie

Definitely go for it. When your travelling on your own you don't have to worry about pleasing anyone else and you can do exactly as you please. Your also more likely to get chatting to other people as when your with someone most people stay away.

Just beware of the pain in the rear single supplements - they can really bump up the price of the trip!

LegacyUser

Cgoodie wrote: »

Just beware of the pain in the rear single supplements - they can really bump up the price of the trip!

If you're going to backpacker places / hostels, you'll bump into plenty of other single travellers to hang out with.

Doop

As above ... do it... I also travelled alot on my own and had a great time. Also you're never really alone, you'll meet people everywhere.

Seeing as your going to Thailand would you/could you go for a bit longer and travel around a bit? even just a couple of islands... they're all beachs etc, and not in any way couple orientated. fyi as Cgoodie said you'll end up paying a bit more for rooms etc not having anyone to split the cost with.

Thinking of doing the same myself in the summer... in a iwerd sort of way I want to go alone... its a great sense of freedom!

Annasopra

Yeah do it - I went on a 6 week trip to Australia on my own and really enjoyed it

hare05

If you don't want to be alone for the holiday, try couchsurfing.org. Save some money on accommodation, meet new people, cultural exchange and all that. I'm planning to crash at a friends in Milan this year, for example (she owes me an ice cream)

Couchsurfing has quite a few free couches in Bangkok, btw. And honestly Thailand really needs a month minimum, just for the south coast and islands.

It's basically a community of people who all want to travel without cost, or want to meet new people (some may ask for help learning English, in exchange for a bed and local company on a tour of the city, etc. Others just like having people in to share stories.

Aishae

a friend of mine in NZ was recommending couchsurfing.
didnt need to use it in the end cos i met distant relatives and friends of friends who let me crash for a few days each.
its a brilliant idea

Not only would I do it, I highly recommend everyone do it. Not every time of course, but sometimes going it alone really is what you need.

When you are with people there is always some pressure to make sure whatever you do is what they want to do too. How much you feel that way varies with how much of a leader/follower you are of course, but even the leaders are never 100% switched off wondering whether the others are happy doing what you are.

Everyone needs a holiday, or time alone even at home, where its just “me” time and no one else matters. So yes, go for it. Take a week.

Sure if it was not the done thing the world would be a poorer place. There are relatively few travel books, from Bill Bryson to “Around Ireland with a fridge” where the author was NOT travelling alone. If all those writers can do it… so can you.

fjireland

hey guys, just checking back in here

thanks a mil for all the replies,
yknow i had my doubts that i should even dream of heading off alone, felt like i was bit of weirdo for dreaming of it but i think i will go for it and do it now.... i see it wouldnt be so strange after all

thanks again:)

hare05

Enjoy!

I'm thinking of a trip to London for a week in April for my 21st. Gonna hopefully crash with my aunt and uncle (and see their baby for the first time!), but if they're not in London (They also have a place in France), I'll just crash on a couch somewhere in town. Looking forward to exploring the city without my parents/brother tagging along. You just can't see a new place for what it is until you get some alone time with no strings attached and no timetable to keep.

Also really hoping to see Tokyo in the next few years.

My plan B for my birthday is Belgium, to do #4 on this list. Chocolate is my life :pac:

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Sure if it was not the done thing the world would be a poorer place. There are relatively few travel books, from Bill Bryson to “Around Ireland with a fridge” where the author was NOT travelling alone. If all those writers can do it… so can you.

fjireland wrote: »

thanks a mil for all the replies,
yknow i had my doubts that i should even dream of heading off alone, felt like i was bit of weirdo for dreaming of it but i think i will go for it and do it now....

Well do come back to us and let us know how it went.... be the next travel writer if even only for us.... we are all waiting to hear how it goes/went ok? Every... sordid... detail

bob50

Hi everyone i was thinking of heading off to Pattaya in Thailand Yeah i know its full of bargirls and ladyboys i just want to chill out on their beaches Anybody here ever headed over Thailand i would be very interesred to hear from

shoegirl

Definitely go for it. I've travelled a but alone and it's way better than going with friends. Much easier to meet people. Especially if it's a gay holiday as you might want to drift off with people you meet.