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anybody interested in travelling with me....

  • 26-02-2012 11:25pm
    #1
    singin bernie walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭


    hi, im thinking of travelling to america or canada in october, for maybe 3 - 4 weeks. im thinking part adventure, part chillin out. to be honest id be nervous on my own(safety in numbers!!) so if anybody( male or female) would be interested in coming with me, please reply here or pm me?? what about booking with trekamerica or similar sites?? im 31,single female so i guess around the same age?? thanks.


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  • #2
    linda lou
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭linda lou


    Hi Bernie

    I am in the same boat as you, i am looking to go to South America in September but i will also be on my own. It is a little bit scary but im sure it's easy enough to meet people.


  • #3
    FouxDaFaFa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    Hi Bernie,
    You might want to take a look at TravBuddy, it matches up people who are looking for travel partners.

    Also, try not to worry about safety in the US and Canada (not excessively anyway). In my experience, most areas are pretty safe. Just make sure to research each city before you go to find out the areas to avoid, tripadvisor would be good for that.

    Have fun!


  • #4
    singin bernie walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭singin bernie walsh


    thank you foux! i will check out that site and maybe make a decision then. i guess i just need a bit of security, you know, know that there is some one there if you need to double check things etc.


  • #5
    FouxDaFaFa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    singin bernie walsh wrote: »
    thank you foux! i will check out that site and maybe make a decision then. i guess i just need a bit of security, you know, know that there is some one there if you need to double check things etc.
    It could be helpful to get on to a site like Couchsurfing.org to make a few local contacts, too. It's mostly people who offer travellers a free bed or couch at their home but there are also people on there who offer to meet up with visitors in their city and help them out with whatever they need to know. It can be really helpful having a local perspective, or just nice to talk to someone new. A friend of mine used the site when he was in New York for New Year's and he was whisked away by a trust-fund baby to a roof-top party in Manhattan with all the food and wine he could handle! So, it can be a really great experience.


  • #6
    kathy_f
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭kathy_f


    I am due to travel in 6 weeks for 7 weeks. Was meant to be doing it with a friend who has now bailed on me. Is there anyone that can give me advise or would be willing to help out so I'm not alone!


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  • #7
    singin bernie walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭singin bernie walsh


    its such a bummer when mates bail! where are you heading to?


  • #8
    kathy_f
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭kathy_f


    singin bernie walsh wrote: »
    its such a bummer when mates bail! where are you heading to?

    Flying Into Vancouver and then onto san francisco LA Vegas miami Orlando Chicago Toronto Boston Atlantic city and NYC.
    I'm so disappointed if I have to do it alone


  • #9
    singin bernie walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭singin bernie walsh


    wow!! thats some trip! about how much would you need for that? would you be staying in hostels? using buses etc?


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