FabSwingers.com forum: Travelling Solo

By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

So I recently got back from my first solo trip abroad and genuinely had an incredible time having been quite nervous leading up to it. Having done some reflection, I'm wondering whether or not it would be a thing for me again.

On one hand, I loved being able to go where I wanted and do my own thing in my own time as well as pick out the places I wanted to eat.

On the other, I did sort of feel weird in the evening going out for food or a drink and seeing everyone with either friends or family which is pretty much the only time I felt a bit isolated and did miss having people to share these experiences with.

So my question is, have you travelled solo before and if so, is it for you?

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By *estructionDollyWoman
6 days ago

Manchester

I have, and I felt exactly the same! Happy enough during the day doing my own thing but I felt a bit lonely in the evenings and eating alone felt a bit depressing 😂 but I'm a shy idiot who doesn't like talk to randoms. I mostly ended up back in my hotel room at nighttime, facetiming people at home 😅

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By *uri00620Woman
6 days ago

Croydon

"So I recently got back from my first solo trip abroad and genuinely had an incredible time having been quite nervous leading up to it. Having done some reflection, I'm wondering whether or not it would be a thing for me again.

On one hand, I loved being able to go where I wanted and do my own thing in my own time as well as pick out the places I wanted to eat.

So my question is, have you travelled solo before and if so, is it for you?"

I think you get used to the eating out thing... bring a book, then it's not so weird. I've done that with solo holidays here and abroad or there are times when I've met people randomly and go out with them. A bit of both is nice and typically that's what's happened whenever I've been on my own. It's my preferred type of holiday and has been for a long time!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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6 days ago

East Sussex

I've never done it but I wondered how you'd got on Mr Beans. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.

Go again, the more you do it the less weird it will feel I bet

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
6 days ago

Reading

I'm having my first solo holiday to Mallorca this September so I'll let you know.

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By *icentiousCouple
6 days ago

Up on them there hills

Plenty of times, a tad lonely if you don’t speak the country’s language thou.

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By *lderflower_AppleWoman
6 days ago

Donut City

Yes. I've done exactly as you described and whilst I loved the independence, I also found it quite lonely.

I've found a happy compromise now in that I book holidays which are group tours - a group of like-minded individuals all travelling together on guided tours. I can travel alone but be with people who I get to know during the trip, and also have my 'me time' if I want it. Obviously you're restricted to the set tour itinerary, but that suits me as someone has already done the thinking for me and I get chauffeured everywhere!

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By *peedyGMan
6 days ago

Telford

Being single it is something I have thought about doing. The being alone and feeling isolated thing is what has held me back too tbh.

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By *viatrixWoman
6 days ago

Redhill

Travelled solo hundreds of times. 95% of those with work, but still on my own in our down time.

I love it. I can get up, or not- get what I want to eat and when I want…. Some experiences are good to share of course but I am too used now to travel on my own.

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By *weetiepie99Woman
6 days ago

cardiff

It wouldn't be for me, but I admire anyone who does it alone. My son isn't cut from the same cloth as me, he has just done a years travelling alone, and going back for more😆

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By *alm_one4Man
6 days ago

RM16

I have, very regularly over the last 10 years or so. Love it.

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By *.hrisMan
6 days ago

Bath

I've done Thailand, Mexico and Vietnam on my own so far. I go with some ideas of where I want to go, and just kind of wing it when I'm there.

I've had the best times on my own!

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By *ndymac888Man
6 days ago

Dumbarton

Not yet but I’m deffo thinking about it.

What puts me off is the night time, going to a bar by myself sort of stuff.

Weirdly don’t have a problem with this at home, quite regularly go to the cinema or whatever by myself if the mood hits

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By *sh47Man
6 days ago

Shrewsbury

On one hand, I loved being able to go where I wanted and do my own thing in my own time as well as pick out the places I wanted to eat.

Pretty much nailed the pros & cons here for me OP

I did a city break to Copenhagen last year but had a few things lined up , music, football arts etc, two of the evenings I did find tough eating alone.

Currently giving myself a massive headache overthinking booking a trip away , likely Croatia in two weeks time.

As elderflower mentions , a book of an evening & the odd excursion does break things up a little.

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By *ingh89Man
6 days ago

Birmingham

I have done it multiple times the past few years. I am introverted and reserved guy so it pushed me out my "comfort" zone quite alot

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"I have, and I felt exactly the same! Happy enough during the day doing my own thing but I felt a bit lonely in the evenings and eating alone felt a bit depressing 😂 but I'm a shy idiot who doesn't like talk to randoms. I mostly ended up back in my hotel room at nighttime, facetiming people at home 😅 "

I did the exact same when I went back to my room! It's so weird why suddenly when it's night time, the loneliness hits 🤔

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By *ingh89Man
6 days ago

Birmingham

On one hand, I loved being able to go where I wanted and do my own thing in my own time as well as pick out the places I wanted to eat.

Pretty much nailed the pros & cons here for me OP

I did a city break to Copenhagen last year but had a few things lined up , music, football arts etc, two of the evenings I did find tough eating alone.

Currently giving myself a massive headache overthinking booking a trip away , likely Croatia in two weeks time.

As elderflower mentions , a book of an evening & the odd excursion does break things up a little. "

To add to this - Booking trips/excursions/activities definitely does help.

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By *atty CoramWoman
6 days ago

Wimbledon

I like my own company and I regularly eat out alone; solo holidays are a thrilling, relaxing, invigorating adventure.

I essentially just like to pretend Im a rich heiress so solo holidays scratch that itch.

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By *amie HantsWoman
6 days ago

Mariana Trench

Yes I have. I went travelling for a few months and loved it. Gave me an opportunity to meet new people which was fab as in the evenings I had someone to hang out with, but we could also all go off and do our own thing/buddy up if we wanted to do the same things. When you travel with someone, it’s easier to close off to other people and it can stop you from socialising with others.

City breaks solo are ok but same as you, the evenings are a little lonely.

I really want to go for a week all inclusive doss by the pool and turn my brain off and that’s looking like it will be a solo trip. I’m not sure if I’m going to like it or not. One way to find out!

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By *de81Man
6 days ago

Hitchin

Do work trips count? Usually being busy during the day is enough to distract you, but the evenings can be very quiet if no one wants to go out or you are truly solo in a foreign land

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
6 days ago

little house on the praire

My sister went travelling round Europe and camebl back with a husband. She didn't marry him then but came back, sold her house and moved over there.

She met him on the sobering express so you never know what you will come back with

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
6 days ago

little house on the praire

syberian express

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By *ingh89Man
6 days ago

Birmingham

"Yes I have. I went travelling for a few months and loved it. Gave me an opportunity to meet new people which was fab as in the evenings I had someone to hang out with, but we could also all go off and do our own thing/buddy up if we wanted to do the same things. When you travel with someone, it’s easier to close off to other people and it can stop you from socialising with others.

City breaks solo are ok but same as you, the evenings are a little lonely.

Just curious how did you go about meet new people in the evening? I assume your an extrovert?

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By *amie HantsWoman
6 days ago

Mariana Trench

City breaks solo are ok but same as you, the evenings are a little lonely.

Just curious how did you go about meet new people in the evening? I assume your an extrovert?"

I can be! I was travelling about and stayed in hostels so it’s easier to get chatting with people

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By *wo-Of-a-KindCouple
6 days ago

Middle Earth

afew yrs ago after leaving a long term marriage , I (Mr) spent 2 weeks over xmas in the canaries on my own as a solo traveller. I was petrified at first, im very introvert and quiet so it was very hard for me to meet or talk to people. It had its ups and downs, afew lows and some highs, spent most of the day with headphones round the pool and evenings sat on my own watching others chatting and having fun. Felt strange but it gave me confidence. Did it again the following April. It can be scarey but it was worth the experiance. Met the love of my life shortly after so solo hols are not needed, but I'd do it again now I gained the confidence.

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By *uri00620Woman
6 days ago

Croydon

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By *uri00620Woman
6 days ago

Croydon

City breaks solo are ok but same as you, the evenings are a little lonely.

Just curious how did you go about meet new people in the evening? I assume your an extrovert?

I can be! I was travelling about and stayed in hostels so it’s easier to get chatting with people

Exactly this, you can't avoid people in hostels... even if you want to

That's an easy way in though for meeting people or join activities/excursions by them or another company. There's usually others on their own too.

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By *randMrsNorthernBeeCouple
6 days ago

Carlisle

I adore holidays with my family, I really do, but solo travel is the only time I feel genuinely mentally refreshed after traveling. Getting a camper has been a game changer for us and allows us to get away alone more often. We both encourage each other to take some alone time traveling whenever we can 🚐🍦

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By *luebell888Woman
6 days ago

Glasgowish

I always go alone. I book all inclusive so just eat at the hotel. After dinner I just go for a wander then back to the hotel for free drinks which I usually just take up to my room. If I want company I look at who is nearby and arrange a meet. I love my holidays and don't think I could travel with other people again.

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By *ndymac888Man
6 days ago

Dumbarton

Anyone know any good spa ones with a gym and an all exclusive vibe ?

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
6 days ago

Manchester(ish).

I've travelled around the world solo. Emigrated solo. And holidayed solo.

Its a waste of opportunities if you hang around waiting for someone to share them with.

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"I think you get used to the eating out thing... bring a book, then it's not so weird. I've done that with solo holidays here and abroad or there are times when I've met people randomly and go out with them. A bit of both is nice and typically that's what's happened whenever I've been on my own. It's my preferred type of holiday and has been for a long time!"

Ahhh it's cool you were able to meet people and actually go out with them afterwards. I had a few chats, but it was mostly small talk before going out separate ways which looking back, I don't know if that looked more desperate 😅😂

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"I've never done it but I wondered how you'd got on Mr Beans. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.

Go again, the more you do it the less weird it will feel I bet

Awwww you wondered... 🥹

Overall, I would say I definitely enjoyed it and pros definitely outweighed the cons. Maybe it is a thing I just need to get used to!

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"I'm having my first solo holiday to Mallorca this September so I'll let you know. "

Ooooh good luck! I'm sure you'll absolutely love it!

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"Plenty of times, a tad lonely if you don’t speak the country’s language thou."

Oh that's interesting as I never considered the language thing an issue while I was there. I did go with a typical Brit attitude where everyone spoke English 😅

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By *allucinatingGMan
6 days ago

Wild West Lothian

I done it a few months ago whilst visiting relatives in Australia, also went to Singapore for a few days. The independence to do what you want is great, but as others have said it can get lonely, particularly in the evenings even if you're a sociable person like me. Not used to have a beer/meal on my own.

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By * WillisMan
6 days ago

London

I tip my hat to you if you’re supple enough to eat out alone 😂

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By *eliWoman
6 days ago

You did it Joe!

No I haven't. I've always gone with family, or partners, or lovers or friends. And it's something I'm very keenly aware of so I'm changing that. I've got three flight trackers currently set up and next year I'm finally going to do some (a fair bit) of solo travelling. Alone.

I can not wait.

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By *ittlebirdWoman
6 days ago

The Big Smoke

I’ve done it often OP but not for quite some time. I feel the same about the evenings though as they can be quite difficult seeing others sharing experiences.

Saying that I have exactly the same issues at home on an evening as that’s when the loneliness always kicks in. The way I see it, experience the new, the holiday, the world. That way you have done it for yourself. I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😘

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
6 days ago

Central

I've mostly traveled solo and enjoy it. Probably some environments accentuate isolation, such as restaurants Joe. But I've been lucky to have met and made friends with people I probably wouldn't have, otherwise.

My availability is better than most people have, so I'm sticking with it.

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By *awtybikerMan
6 days ago

Barnoldswick

My very first trip abroad was a solo trip, but I made quite a few friends in the apartments I was staying at, and ended up meeting up with people on an evening.

I’ve also been Snowboarding on my own a couple of times. Staying in chalets does away with the evening meals on your own. And I’m quite happy to go out for a few drinks on my own

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By *ingh89Man
6 days ago

Birmingham

City breaks solo are ok but same as you, the evenings are a little lonely.

Just curious how did you go about meet new people in the evening? I assume your an extrovert?

I can be! I was travelling about and stayed in hostels so it’s easier to get chatting with people

Never stayed at a hostel before. It's always been hotels or apartments.But do bump into the odd solo traveller on excursions or day trips

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By *adyHWoman
6 days ago

Bristol

I’ve done lots of solo holidays, UK, France and Australia (did stay with friends, but travelled alone) and same as pretty much everyone else said about daytimes being fine but evenings a little lonely!

The first one was just after a long relationship break up and it was so needed and made me realise it’s ok to do things alone

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By *lven1000Man
6 days ago

Lerwick

On one hand, I loved being able to

go where I wanted and do my own

thing in my own time as well as pick out the places I wanted to eat.

So my question is, have you travelled solo before and if so, is it for you?"

Yep, I have travelled within the UK and abroad on my own several times, I really enjoy it, and I often meet really lovely interesting people along the way too.

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By *adyHWoman
6 days ago

Bristol

And I’m going to Canada and alaska alone end of August!!

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By *lven1000Man
6 days ago

Lerwick

"And I’m going to Canada and alaska alone end of August!! "

Wow, sounds like that will be an awesome trip, somewhere I've always wanted to go!

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By *uri00620Woman
6 days ago

Croydon

"And I’m going to Canada and alaska alone end of August!! "

I did those alone too...Alaska has been one of my favourite trips! I camped, really hot in the day, bloody freezing at night!

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By *heGateKeeperMan
6 days ago

Stratford

I travel to Arsenal away games home and abroad and always do so alone. Even when I meet people I know, I still like to go to eat and drink alone and I’m quite accustomed to it now

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By *adyHWoman
6 days ago

Bristol

Ah that’s cool!

My trip is a cruise into Alaska and then rocky mountaineer train to Banff and jasper!

Was meant to be for a family members birthday but they had to pull out due to health issues so doing it solo

Very excited to see both Canada and Alaska

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By *adyHWoman
6 days ago

Bristol

"Wow, sounds like that will be an awesome trip, somewhere I've always wanted to go! "

Me too!

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By *izandpaulCouple
6 days ago

merseyside

Generally alone with work and in places that are most definitely not holiday spots.

As everyone else says, it's the dining alone that can be challenging.

Try to own your space, look like you are a dab hand at the whole dining alone experience.

Smile at the staff, say good evening to fellow diners when passing and look at them, don't just mumble something when passing.

Try to enjoy the experience.

Although somewhat different, we are on holiday at present and Liz always dreaded walking into a bar, especially a swingers bar until she found the power of a smile, eye contact and hello.

Once you master the walk into a bar, say hello to the first people you see or in her case almost everyone and look at their reactions.

Some almost splutter something out some look down and some actually look so happy someone has spoken to them and respond with a hi and a big smile, they are for you.

It's amazing how people in real time, face to face act.

We where in a club and someone who is very vocal in the forum was in the club too.

We went up to them, I introduced ourselves and said "are you XYZ from FAB forums" you would have thought I'd hit them with a cattle prod, not so mouthy in real life.

Try it next time you are out.

Good luck.

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By *uri00620Woman
6 days ago

Croydon

"Ah that’s cool!

My trip is a cruise into Alaska and then rocky mountaineer train to Banff and jasper!

Was meant to be for a family members birthday but they had to pull out due to health issues so doing it solo

Very excited to see both Canada and Alaska "

Inside Passage cruise? (Sounds like a euphemism

)

If you're able Kodiak Island is definitely worth a visit you get really close to the bears and cubs. It's where the BBC does filming for bears bc they're the biggest as they just eat protein all day.

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By *rdere OpusCouple
6 days ago

Brum - ish

For a few years a travelled solo regularly. My favourite place was Japan.

I loved it - the freedom to do what I wanted, when I wanted. I took my kindle everywhere so eg at dinner I’d read if I wanted.

I also found that people were very friendly - so if I did want company I could find it easily.

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By (user no longer on site)
6 days ago

It depends what you want and where you go.

Where you stay (accommodation wise) makes a huge difference.

I always like backpacker kind of holidays as it's easy to meet people if you fancy that but can cut your own path if you want to be alone or do something.

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By *allucinatingGMan
6 days ago

Wild West Lothian

"And I’m going to Canada and alaska alone end of August!! "

Awesome, on the bucket list!

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By *urry BlokeMan
6 days ago

I used to do it a lot

I've been quite a few places on my own

Transatlantic was the furthest : Boston, Philly & DC

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By *orphia2003Woman
6 days ago

Tonypandy.

I've done it a number of times, mostly UK short breaks,but did spend time in Istanbul and Tunisia as solo trip too.

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By *olo400Man
6 days ago

Galway ,Dublin,Cork,

I have and will continue to do so

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By *2000ManMan
6 days ago

Worthing

Travelled to the Midlands and back again visiting friends. Travelled back from a trip to an office in France. My collegue went out with me but had another meeting. It was ok but would have liked company.

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By *ookie46Woman
6 days ago

Deepest darkest Peru

I travelled to Corfu once by myself and loved it. I just got the flight and found accommodation when I got there.

I’m thinking of squeezing a solo extreme day trip in within the next two weeks

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"Yes. I've done exactly as you described and whilst I loved the independence, I also found it quite lonely.

Yeah, I'd booked a couple of tours for things I wanted to see in advance and managed to chat to some nice people as you immediately have something in common once you find out you both speak English 😆

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"Being single it is something I have thought about doing. The being alone and feeling isolated thing is what has held me back too tbh."

I used to think like this before my recent trip but I've kind of set a new attitude of wondering why I should miss out on things just because I have no one to do them with. You should give it a go and you may surprise yourself!

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"It wouldn't be for me, but I admire anyone who does it alone. My son isn't cut from the same cloth as me, he has just done a years travelling alone, and going back for more😆"

Fair play to your son! I did 4 days and I think that was enough for now 😅

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"Not yet but I’m deffo thinking about it.

What puts me off is the night time, going to a bar by myself sort of stuff.

Weirdly don’t have a problem with this at home, quite regularly go to the cinema or whatever by myself if the mood hits"

It's a weird one, isn't it? I was totally fine having breakfast or going for a coffee or wandering around in the day by myself but for some reason, it just hit more in the evening 🤔

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

On one hand, I loved being able to go where I wanted and do my own thing in my own time as well as pick out the places I wanted to eat.

Pretty much nailed the pros & cons here for me OP

I did a city break to Copenhagen last year but had a few things lined up , music, football arts etc, two of the evenings I did find tough eating alone.

Currently giving myself a massive headache overthinking booking a trip away , likely Croatia in two weeks time.

As elderflower mentions , a book of an evening & the odd excursion does break things up a little. "

It's pretty crazy how much we can overthink these things, isn't it? Part of me did enjoy the people watching aspect of it but a book might be a good shout!

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

I like my own company and I regularly eat out alone; solo holidays are a thrilling, relaxing, invigorating adventure.

I essentially just like to pretend Im a rich heiress so solo holidays scratch that itch.

Ok, I definitely need to adopt that attitude! 😆

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

City breaks solo are ok but same as you, the evenings are a little lonely.

Fair play for doing that! On this last trip, I managed to chat to people on the same tours we were doing but pretty much went our separate ways after. I feel like a doss by the pool would be great for a bit but I'd totally get bored easily 😅

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"I've travelled around the world solo. Emigrated solo. And holidayed solo.

Its a waste of opportunities if you hang around waiting for someone to share them with. "

That last paragraph was pretty much my motivation for finally booking a solo trip. If friends or family are available, then great, but if not then there's no reason to miss out altogether!

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By *sWyldWoman
6 days ago

Edinburgh

I have done it a lot and realised I wasn't as lonely as I once thought I was .

Will absolutely do it more. The world is wide snd there are so many places I want to go. I refuse to miss out waiting on people to join me

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By *oeBeans OP Man
6 days ago

Derby

"You did it Joe!

I can not wait."

I did! And I actually survived! 😂

But well done for taking the leap to do it as well, especially if you have a few on the go!

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By *ikesEmBigMan
6 days ago

Herts

Love travelling. Alone time is good too. But I'm a gamer so helps with the quiet nights

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By *ou only live onceMan
6 days ago

London

Well done Joe (in the least patronising way possible). Good to have tried it.

I don't like it. Other than work, I've done it once. Tacked on a weekend in Sydney at the end of a work trip. Loved the city and walked miles, but nothing would convince me I wouldn't have had a better time with a friend with me.

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By *uke_silverMan
6 days ago

London

Yeah, I did a week long trip a few years ago.

The main event was climbing a mountain and bathing in waterfalls though, so it was kind of a perfect solo trip. Also visited a few castles - and history's the same whether you're alone or not. 🙂

Did meet a few others who were doing a similar thing as I stayed in a hostel.

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By *entleman JayMan
6 days ago

Wakefield

I love going on little two three day, adventures by myself. Cycling, walking. Staying over in hotels. I’m really comfortable with this.

Could I go on a week’s beach holiday by myself. I’m not sure I could.

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By *eardedguy83Man
6 days ago

Worcestershire

Been to Ibiza many times over the years on my own. Never found it a problem. You can please yourself and do what you like

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By *ostindreamsMan
6 days ago

London

Have done multiple solo trips over the last 8 years. I have a lovely friend now who gave me company for the last two. I do enjoy solo travel. But I agree that evenings can be a bit lonely. I prefer staying out in the evening though because staying alone in the room is worse. I go back to the room only when it's time to sleep.

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By *ndybykerMan
5 days ago

newcastle

If you wait for someone to come with you.You will never get there so just pack your bag and go.

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By *atinaChica54Woman
5 days ago

Marlborough

"Travelled solo hundreds of times. 95% of those with work, but still on my own in our down time.

I love it. I can get up, or not- get what I want to eat and when I want…. Some experiences are good to share of course but I am too used now to travel on my own. "

This ⬆️ for me 💯. Been travelling solo for years & honestly I have the best time!

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By *talionladMan
5 days ago

surrey and east Yorkshire

I do enjoy a holiday or 2 in the year .

as im single its hard finding someone to go away with as lots of friends are in relationships etc

I belive you have to make it what it is. i tend to do all inclusive but like a few have said day times are not to bad it's just evening can be bit lonely

Always up for a holiday or to if there are any singles that need a travel friend

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By *uttercupWoman
5 days ago

Borders

Before I met my hubby I travelled alone to various countries alone, usually every 4/6 weeks, I loved it and always had an awesome time.

Now I have the pleasure of travelling with Mr, its amazing to have him by my side, someone to share memories with, share meals with and obviously have evening company 😈

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By *infullyObedientWoman
5 days ago

Woodley

I've done quite a few solo holidays, i love it. Evening meals i get your point but i just take a book, or people watch and see so many couples eating and not talking to each other anyway 😂 after the meal head to the bar and usually find someone to chat with, even if its the barman.

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By *equenasPasionesWoman
5 days ago

Nottingham

Ever since I ventured out on solo trips, I don't really want to go back to doing it with people. I enjoy the freedom of your own schedule, no faffing and your time is spent doing things you want to do. Its ultimate alone time and its my time to recharge away from everyone else. Sitting in the comfort of being alone is a wonderful thing ♥️

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By *lofeldMan
5 days ago

Redhill

Only ever abroad on my own with work. As has been said, it's the mealtimes that are particularly isolating.

A friend of mine goes abroad a fair bit on his own, but often it's in organised groups with others in the same position, so that's a way forward.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
5 days ago

Lincolnshire

I went away to Croatia by myself when I was single - I picked an Airbnb in a residential area, so I wasn’t on tourist strips.

I loved it during the day, just doing my own thing, hiking, biking, going wherever I wanted, everything done to my time.

The evenings were harder for sure - going into a bar and sitting there whilst people are chatting around you really highlights you are alone.

I just done different things instead to try and combat that loneliness. But I do get what you mean - the evening times do highlight you are pretty much abroad alone.

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By *oeBeans OP Man
5 days ago

Derby

Thanks for the replies, everyone!

I find it really interesting that I'm not the only who felt like the loneliness really hit in the evening and it's fascinating as why that is when wandering around in the day is totally fine!

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By *reachersdaughterWoman
5 days ago

Someplace

I would love to, but I'd worry way too much about safety

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By *de81Man
5 days ago

Hitchin

Depends where you go on that one, guess it's a bit different for women

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By *eyond PurityCouple
5 days ago

Lincolnshire

There are cruise options specifically designed for solos, with chaperones/hosts, as well as singles bars in the evenings. You're free to do your own thing during the day, and have the option of company on the evenings. Win-win.

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By *escourtesMan
5 days ago

hereford

yes love it, i often go travelling in South America solo...

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By *urreyfun2008Man
5 days ago

East Grinstead

Trips or holidays away on own take a bit of mastering. Was bad for years when away with work as would be dinner and then watch film in room. Last few years have got much better at finding food/bars to go. Often end up chatting with others now rather than head down in phone.

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By *adyHWoman
2 days ago

Bristol

"Ah that’s cool!

My trip is a cruise into Alaska and then rocky mountaineer train to Banff and jasper!

Was meant to be for a family members birthday but they had to pull out due to health issues so doing it solo

Very excited to see both Canada and Alaska

Inside Passage cruise? (Sounds like a euphemism

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If you're able Kodiak Island is definitely worth a visit you get really close to the bears and cubs. It's where the BBC does filming for bears bc they're the biggest as they just eat protein all day. "

That’s the one yes!

Ah that sounds awesome.

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By *iSoloCouple
1 day ago

Tamworth

I have traveled a lot on my own but now take a fwb as I like to share the experience and hate eating and drinking in a country I can’t speak their language

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By *d StrakerMan
1 day ago

Basildon

I'm single but love travelling and going on holiday. I'd done a few solo trips in the UK, but always wanted to go abroad but was pretty nervous about going. In the end I had two choices, go on my own, or don't go at all, so as Id always wanted to go to PortAventura theme park in Spain I booked a week in nearby Salou, and despite a few nerves beforehand it ended up a great trip. As many have said before, I'm generally fine on my own, but eating out in the evening always seemed a little odd, but I soon got used to it. Since then I've been to Orlando, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai and had a great trip every time 😁

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