Do you ever solo travel? 2 weeks away and starting to have second thoughts about it

QuickEmail · 03-12-2018 12:19AM #1

Nerves
Second thoughts
No huge enthusiasm for the trip anymore (or much less for it)
Seems more like a "oh do I have to?" rather than a "I cant wait to!" it was upto recently

How do I push past this? Have many of you gone through this?

Do you solo travel much?

A voice saying "what the fúck are you doing?" is appearing in my head a couple of times a day now that the first month (of 3-6 months) is booked and the first flight is getting closer

coffeepls · 03-12-2018 12:20AM

So you’re heading up to Dublin for the bogger Christmas shopping day? Awww

QuickEmail · 03-12-2018 12:23AM

coffeepls wrote: »

So you’re heading up to Dublin for the bogger Christmas shopping day? Awww

I wouldn't expect anything less from an AH reply :pac:

Noveight · 03-12-2018 12:24AM

Go for it t'fúck.

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.

coffeepls · 03-12-2018 12:26AM

Well where are you actually going? I mean is it in Europe or backpacking in the Himalayas type of thing? Give us an idea!

03-12-2018 12:26AM

Best thing I ever did was travel solo.

Now I’ll happily do anything solo and it’s such a liberating feeling.

That “what am I doing” thought is totally normal, I was the same. Ignore it and push past it and go travel.

You have nothing to lose, but you will likely regret not trying!

CinemaGuy45 · 03-12-2018 12:26AM

QuickEmail wrote: »

I wouldn't expect anything less from an AH reply :pac:

We aim to please.

Esse85 · 03-12-2018 12:28AM

OP is looking for a travel buddy.

03-12-2018 12:29AM

QuickEmail wrote: »

Nerves

Second thoughts

No huge enthusiasm for the trip anymore (or much less for it)

Seems more like a "oh do I have to?" rather than a "I cant wait to!" it was upto recently

How do I push past this? Have many of you gone through this?

Do you solo travel much?

A voice saying "what the fúck are you doing?" is appearing in my head a couple of times a day now that the first month (of 3-6 months) is booked and the first flight is getting closer

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You've made preparation, now commit to it. Life is too short for "coulda, woulda, shoulda". From a personal standpoint, travelling solo has been always rewarding...you can't put a price on new experiences.

Kevin Finnerty · 03-12-2018 12:31AM

Last thing you need is someone hanging off you every decision you make. Go and do it, those threesomes will remain anonymous at least.

mammajamma · 03-12-2018 12:31AM

Try to get in with a few other travellers, make some fair weather friends and have a laugh. Hostels, although crap, are good for starting adventures

QuickEmail · 03-12-2018 12:33AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Best thing I ever did was travel solo.

Now I’ll happily do anything solo and it’s such a liberating feeling.

That “what am I doing” thought is totally normal, I was the same. Ignore it and push past it and go travel.

You have nothing to lose, but you will likely regret not trying!

Great reply. Thanks.

"That “what am I doing” thought is totally normal"

Good to hear!

CinemaGuy45 · 03-12-2018 12:34AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You've put in preparation, now commit to it. Life is too short for "coulda, woulda, shoulda". From a personal standpoint, travelling solo has been always enriching...you can't put a price on new experiences.

Just watching that banged up abroad on Discovery or trips from hell on Netflix sure what could go wrong.

jetsonx · 03-12-2018 12:34AM

Actually, the most amazing travel experiences I've had were outside my comfort zone. Really just go for it...

step-outside-your-comfort-zone

03-12-2018 12:37AM

CinemaGuy45 wrote: »

Just watching that banged up abroad on Discovery or trips from hell on Netflix sure what could go wrong.

A basic degree of cop on/not becoming a drug mule generally suffices.

QuickEmail · 03-12-2018 12:45AM

I suppose it's the fear of the unknown.

Routine in your home city is easy .... but it's also boring

Sheeps · 03-12-2018 12:45AM

QuickEmail wrote: »

Nerves

Second thoughts

No huge enthusiasm for the trip anymore (or much less for it)

Seems more like a "oh do I have to?" rather than a "I cant wait to!" it was upto recently

How do I push past this? Have many of you gone through this?

Do you solo travel much?

A voice saying "what the fúck are you doing?" is appearing in my head a couple of times a day now that the first month (of 3-6 months) is booked and the first flight is getting closer

It's a new experience. Of course you're going to have doubts and be nervous. You're purposefully heading outside of your comfort zone, and when it happens you'll feel liberated. You can do the things you want to do in your own time. It forces you to play a certain hand and meet new people. Honestly my favourite way to travel.

Richard Hillman · 03-12-2018 01:55AM

Always do it. You'll feel strange at first, checking into a hotel or hostel and thinking they must think I'm a bit of a weirdo. Eventually that goes away after a little while. You'll get moments when you wish there was somebody with you to have the chats about what you're seeing, experiencing etc but overall you'll have a great time and will continue to do it over again.

cursai · 03-12-2018 01:58AM

**** thread. You haven't even got a passport. Otherwise join the other white vultures on their personal adventures.

Spook_ie · 03-12-2018 02:23AM

As long as the voice says what the fvck am I doing rather than what the fvck did I do you'll be grand

Witchie · 03-12-2018 02:42AM

I have been travelling solo most of my life and almost 2 years ago headed to Asia with my sister and her boyfriend but they wanted to go do their own thing after 3 days so it became a solo trip too.

Best thing I have ever done. Met the most amazing people, had so much fun and fell in love with my now home, Malaysia.

Go for it. It changed my life but even if it doesn't for you, you will still have fantastic memories and a sense of achievement.

Enjoy!

Oh and if you get to Kuala Lumpur, message me and I will show you around.

cbreeze · 03-12-2018 02:50AM

I've been solo travelling since I was 21. The notion of actually travelling non-solo seems a bit weird now. You find yourself looking outward rather than being enclosed, be it with one other person or a group.

IamtheWalrus · 03-12-2018 04:08AM

It's unlikely you'll be solo for much of it anyway. Solo travellers cling to other solo travelers for support and company, that's what I found. As another poster said, hostels are full of solo folk itching for buddies. Groups form very easily especially white ones in non-White countries.

Sam Quentin · 03-12-2018 04:11AM

I love checking into a hotel alone, ... I feel like a hit-man or government spy.... I even go out of my way to look suspicious...
In all seriousness you will only see what YOU want to see and do what YOU want to do if you travel alone.

Andrew00 · 03-12-2018 04:41AM

Where do people get the money from to go travelling around the world like this ffs????

QuickEmail · 03-12-2018 04:46AM

Andrew00 wrote: »

Where do people get the money from to go travelling around the world like this ffs????

We work our bollix off and save

(not having kids definitely helps too)

Lyle Lanley · 03-12-2018 04:55AM

Andrew00 wrote: »

Where do people get the money from to go travelling around the world like this ffs????

It's really not that difficult, I've never had much money but I manage to get around the world.

NSAman · 03-12-2018 05:01AM

Arrived in New York, 19 no job no place to stay all alone... LOVED IT

Went to Africa .. travelled all alone.. HAD A BLAST for 2 years....

DO it... it is the best feeling to say I did it. It also gives you a fantastic sense of self reliance....

Witchie · 03-12-2018 06:09AM

Andrew00 wrote: »

Where do people get the money from to go travelling around the world like this ffs????

Or work while travelling like I do. My job is such that as long as I have my laptop and internet I can work.

This was after having kids, raising them alone and sending them to uni.

I don't have much money but it's cheaper to live and travel in Asia than live in Ireland right now.

Subcomandante Marcos · 03-12-2018 06:29AM

QuickEmail wrote: »

Nerves

Second thoughts

No huge enthusiasm for the trip anymore (or much less for it)

Seems more like a "oh do I have to?" rather than a "I cant wait to!" it was upto recently

How do I push past this? Have many of you gone through this?

Do you solo travel much?

A voice saying "what the fúck are you doing?" is appearing in my head a couple of times a day now that the first month (of 3-6 months) is booked and the first flight is getting closer

I love travelling alone tbh. I'm my younger days I'd try find hostels that did group activities for guests as it was usually a good way to meet people to hang out with or even just go for a pint with.
I also used couch surfing extensively while travelling around Europe. Did a few months in Porugal, Spain and italy and spent a total about €100 on hostels, couch surfing is a brilliant way to meet locals too, as well as people offering places to stay there's loads of meet up groups that do regular events you can pop along to.
I've joined a language exchange in Groningen, a board game night in prague and went on a pub crawl in reykjavik thanks to couch surfing (to name but 3 examples).

As I got older I started using AirBnB instead for a bit more comfort but still sometimes use couch surfing to meet locals for hikes or biking or even just a few drinks.

AirBnB hosts have often turned out to be great as well, whether for information of stuff to do, or for having a laught with. A few months ago in Lisbon my AirBnB host knocked on my door when they saw me come back from dinner and asked if I had plans and I said nah was gonna take it easy for the night and the just casually threw out that they were going for a drink with some frinds if I want to come, nothing hectic.

Cut to 3 hours later I'mwith 9 strangers drinking wine and port and listening to amazing local music in a Fado house in Barrio Alto, ended up changing my flights home to 3 days after my original flight so I could attend one of their birthdays that was on the night I was supposed to leave.

Basically, just ****ing do it, if you're looking for social outlets you'll find them with minimal effort in hostels, couch surfing,meetup, etc.

Subcomandante Marcos · 03-12-2018 06:38AM

Andrew00 wrote: »

Where do people get the money from to go travelling around the world like this ffs????

Work, save, go.

It's stupily cheap to backpack around Europe, Asia or Latin America if you're willing to stay in hostels or couch surf. Like €10 a night or less is very achiavable for accom, you can feed yourself on €5-10 per day if you're smart in Europe and eat like a king on the same budget in Asia or Latin America.
Flights, trains, and busses can be got for little money most of the time.

All in, including flights, you could easily do 3 months in South East Asia for €2000
if you're not shovling it up your nose when you consider you can get a bowl of Pho and 10 bai hoi (local fresh made beer) in Hanoi and still have change for your Bahn Mi in the morning from a fiver.

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