FabSwingers.com forum: Going on hols on your own

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So I've got a couple of weeks annual leave booked next month and my original plans have changed so I'm not sure what on earth to do (16 days total). I've thought about booking a holiday and going away on my own but I'd have no idea where to go and a bit worried I'd regret it when I'm out there and feel a bit isolated. I've even toyed with the idea of just travelling around the UK meeting like minded fabbers haha. Anyone ever done anything like this before? All comments and ideas greatly appreciated.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do it, I am off to Lanzarote on my own, a whole week out if the pub doing fuck all

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By *riefcase_WankerMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

Stay in hostels and you'll meet people no probs.

Plus they're cheap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went backpacking alone. Intimidating at first but I think because I did it alone I met people along the way that became great friends. You have to make more of an effort than in a group of friends. Go for it

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By *ve 66Woman
over a year ago

Blackwood

Much harder for the fairer sex

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I went backpacking alone. Intimidating at first but I think because I did it alone I met people along the way that became great friends. You have to make more of an effort than in a group of friends. Go for it

How hard is it to meet people? I've always thought about it but picture myself sort of walking up to someone and being like hi...... let's be friends lol. I dunno maybe it's just me and in reality it wouldn't be like that

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Much harder for the fairer sex

I was thinking the same. I think it's something women do more often than men

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

Just do it! I travel in Jan/Feb on my own every year. Nobody nagging, do what you want, meet along the way. Yes it can be a tad lonely at times and more expensive but worth it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been on holiday to the USA , Luxor, Mallorca, and Turkey on my own....its brilliant, no one to please but yourself...

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By *lirtyfun!!Woman
over a year ago

Epsom

I agree with all the above - do it! I'm currently part way through 3 weeks in Ukraine on my own, or at least I came on my own but then met people in hostels. I've done it a few times now, it's great fun

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Wow if I met you lot whilst away on hols on my own I would definitely enjoy myself. See posts like this actually make me realise there's a lot more people doing the same thing. It's still very daunting tho

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I go on holiday most years alone. I've been to Prague, Krakow, Malta, Egypt and New York so far.

Next year for my birthday I'm spending 2 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia.

No one to annoy me, can do as much or as little as I please.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really easy in hostels. Even if you're a bit shy other people ask you to join them for drinks. I don't regret doing it at all.

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By *ambslass48Woman
over a year ago

Peterborough

I go on holiday all the time all on my own. It's great do what you want when you want and no one to please. Always make friends.

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By *riefcase_WankerMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

"I go on holiday most years alone. I've been to Prague, Krakow, Malta, Egypt and New York so far.

Next year for my birthday I'm spending 2 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia.

No one to annoy me, can do as much or as little as I please. "

Siem Reap is obviously fantastic, but I found Cambodia really dirty. And not in a good way. It was when it dawned on me why all these 60 year old dudes were hanging around on benches that my distaste kicked in.

If you get the chance, check out Da Lat in Vietnam. Although with only two weeks, you'll be pressed to squeeze much in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A lot of places to organised pub crawls. Get your name down and have a laugh. Go on jeep safaris and boat trips. There's loads of stuff you can do on your own but still have company x

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By *ara_and_MJCouple
over a year ago

rochdale

Why not do a trip based around an activity you enjoy?

I've been on several MTB/cycling holidays solo, organised by a holiday company.

Pick you & your bike up at the airport, you join a group for a week.

I've also done the interrail thing on my own but that got hard work.

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

city

I do loads and loads of stuff on my own, I even upped and moved to a country where I couldnt speak the language on my own.

You'd be surprised how willing humans are to try make friends, all you have to do is put yourself out there.

I mean I have said hello to people, and 3 or 4 mins later gone on 15 mile walk with them.

The trick is, you have to be fine with going on the 15 mile walk on your own.

Just test it out now, get up, go out, go to the cinema on your own. You wont meet anyone that will join you, but make eye contact with people, keep your head up, smile, and know that at least youre gonna get a nice film.

Loads of people wont even go to the cinema on their own.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Loads of great ideas on here guys thank you all so much for your input

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So I've got a couple of weeks annual leave booked next month and my original plans have changed so I'm not sure what on earth to do (16 days total). I've thought about booking a holiday and going away on my own but I'd have no idea where to go and a bit worried I'd regret it when I'm out there and feel a bit isolated. I've even toyed with the idea of just travelling around the UK meeting like minded fabbers haha. Anyone ever done anything like this before? All comments and ideas greatly appreciated."
I travel all over the country and just go to clubs. It's great

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Why not do a trip based around an activity you enjoy?

Yes I go dancing and skiing all over Europe as well as doing solo citybreak trips, it's great fun!

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By *rwolfMan
over a year ago

bristol

I do it a fair bit.. Used to do airline lottery (turn up at the airport for the flight and grab a cheap seat)

Now you can find good deals on places like wowcher.

As for where you go, the world is your oyster...meeting people is just a case of going over and saying hello. Had some fun times on random weekend breaks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do things on my own; really enjoy the cinema so have to go solo.

If travelling I’d go for the hostels to meet like minded travels. There’s some great solo traveller sites like much better adventure of flash pack.

What about booking something around an interest ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I do things on my own; really enjoy the cinema so have to go solo.

If travelling I’d go for the hostels to meet like minded travels. There’s some great solo traveller sites like much better adventure of flash pack.

What about booking something around an interest ? "

I was thinking about maybe going on lonely planet and seeing if there are any like minded people on there.

Just out of curiosity.... after seeing your profile pic, what's Leeds like in September? Haha x

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I've contemplated it over the years, but what has put me off is people feeling sorry for me and taking me under their wing, just to realise I have actually ruined their holiday, that is my main fear

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've contemplated it over the years, but what has put me off is people feeling sorry for me and taking me under their wing, just to realise I have actually ruined their holiday, that is my main fear

Awww bless you. I'm sure that wouldn't be the case hun x

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"I've contemplated it over the years, but what has put me off is people feeling sorry for me and taking me under their wing, just to realise I have actually ruined their holiday, that is my main fear

Awww bless you. I'm sure that wouldn't be the case hun x"

I'm sure it would be after the fact, they'd come home and think well she ruined our 'we' time

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've contemplated it over the years, but what has put me off is people feeling sorry for me and taking me under their wing, just to realise I have actually ruined their holiday, that is my main fear

Awww bless you. I'm sure that wouldn't be the case hun x

I'm sure it would be after the fact, they'd come home and think well she ruined our 'we' time

Well I wouldn't think that. We could go exploring during the day and get d*unk in the evenings sharing fab stories x

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"I've contemplated it over the years, but what has put me off is people feeling sorry for me and taking me under their wing, just to realise I have actually ruined their holiday, that is my main fear

Awww bless you. I'm sure that wouldn't be the case hun x

I'm sure it would be after the fact, they'd come home and think well she ruined our 'we' time

Well I wouldn't think that. We could go exploring during the day and get d*unk in the evenings sharing fab stories x"

Perfecto

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Travel around a few cities and visit some clubs. You could have endless fun and enjoy the hotel rooms when the mood takes you!

Message me if in Manchester! X

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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol East

I booked a holiday for two to Sitjes first week in October.

Two seats on Easyjet Bristol-Barcelona return, and a week's self-catering flat.

That was a few weeks ago.

Just one of us going now.

We can swap notes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've contemplated it over the years, but what has put me off is people feeling sorry for me and taking me under their wing, just to realise I have actually ruined their holiday, that is my main fear

Haha I kind of felt like that when I started off on my own but it's honestly not like that. You gravitate towards like minded people and end up making great friends.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do things on my own; really enjoy the cinema so have to go solo.

If travelling I’d go for the hostels to meet like minded travels. There’s some great solo traveller sites like much better adventure of flash pack.

What about booking something around an interest ?

I was thinking about maybe going on lonely planet and seeing if there are any like minded people on there.

Just out of curiosity.... after seeing your profile pic, what's Leeds like in September? Haha x

It’s worth a visit

Noticed your name too

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

I went on my own to Spain in October and I loved it. It's something I'd wanted to do for a while. Definitely glad I did

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I do things on my own; really enjoy the cinema so have to go solo.

If travelling I’d go for the hostels to meet like minded travels. There’s some great solo traveller sites like much better adventure of flash pack.

What about booking something around an interest ?

I was thinking about maybe going on lonely planet and seeing if there are any like minded people on there.

Just out of curiosity.... after seeing your profile pic, what's Leeds like in September? Haha x

It’s worth a visit

Noticed your name too"

I may just do that

Couldn't help but notice your pic. ... wow! Shame I can't view your profile tho

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I travel solo, met some great people along the way ... go do it!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I went on my own to Spain in October and I loved it. It's something I'd wanted to do for a while. Definitely glad I did

I'm swinging towards Spain or similar. Just dunno where too. Don't wanna get caught up too much in some clubbing scene if I'm on my own

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i flew to malaga once and walked back to north wales on my own

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do things on my own; really enjoy the cinema so have to go solo.

If travelling I’d go for the hostels to meet like minded travels. There’s some great solo traveller sites like much better adventure of flash pack.

What about booking something around an interest ?

I was thinking about maybe going on lonely planet and seeing if there are any like minded people on there.

Just out of curiosity.... after seeing your profile pic, what's Leeds like in September? Haha x

It’s worth a visit

Noticed your name too

I may just do that

Couldn't help but notice your pic. ... wow! Shame I can't view your profile tho

I’m not meeting this month that’s why

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I do things on my own; really enjoy the cinema so have to go solo.

If travelling I’d go for the hostels to meet like minded travels. There’s some great solo traveller sites like much better adventure of flash pack.

What about booking something around an interest ?

I was thinking about maybe going on lonely planet and seeing if there are any like minded people on there.

Just out of curiosity.... after seeing your profile pic, what's Leeds like in September? Haha x

It’s worth a visit

Noticed your name too

I may just do that

Couldn't help but notice your pic. ... wow! Shame I can't view your profile tho

I’m not meeting this month that’s why

Fair enough

What about mid Sept?

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By *elshsunsWoman
over a year ago

Flintshire

Been to Cyprus and Canaries on my own ... loved it .... well recommended ... everyone should do it once in their lifetime at least x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I've been to the canaries before and loved it but not on my own

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I travel solo with either of 2 adventure travel company’s. Small groups which contain solos, couples or friends. Always someone to chat to or have a meal with but your own company when you want it. Been on some fantastic trips, met some lovely people and had some great adventures

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By *ools47Woman
over a year ago

Failsworth

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By *ools47Woman
over a year ago

Failsworth

I go away at least 4 times a year on my own and think its the most liberating thing anyone can do, you certainly learn a lot about yourself. Just do it

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By *orthencouple36Couple
over a year ago

hartepool

Hinwere going to Mexico in a few months time sobwas wondering if anybody has been to Cancun and if so can you get some fabbo advice please xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

its the most liberating thing anyone can do, you certainly learn a lot about yourself. Just do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i miss the bucket shops in london ... you could rock up and get a flight to somewhere for fuck all within 24hrs ... or going to an airport travel agent and finding a package leaving on a flight i the next hour ... or even going to the airport and getting a clearing flight from the AVRO man, i flew to malaga on a 747 ... there were 5 people on the flight

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

I have also travelled all over the place on my own. Europe, far east and north America. As a male it is really easy to just pack a small bag and go. Hostels are great, but do your research first. Single bunk beds can be awkward, especially if you are in a mixed room and you have to go to the toilet in the morning (you know what I mean). In many places if you are eating alone the restaurant will sit singles together. I have had some lovely impromptu dinner dates that way.

If you are going hostelling, don't take anything you care about being nicked. Just make sure you keep your phone/wallet and passport safe. Always take a couple of good padlocks for your stuff.

Today's tech makes things so easy. Get some web accounts set up for booking/uber/skyscanner/car rental. You can book for anywhere in minutes now.

Go for it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have also travelled all over the place on my own. Europe, far east and north America. As a male it is really easy to just pack a small bag and go. Hostels are great, but do your research first. Single bunk beds can be awkward, especially if you are in a mixed room and you have to go to the toilet in the morning (you know what I mean). In many places if you are eating alone the restaurant will sit singles together. I have had some lovely impromptu dinner dates that way.

If you are going hostelling, don't take anything you care about being nicked. Just make sure you keep your phone/wallet and passport safe. Always take a couple of good padlocks for your stuff.

Today's tech makes things so easy. Get some web accounts set up for booking/uber/skyscanner/car rental. You can book for anywhere in minutes now.

Go for it

Great input mate I appreciate it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you to everyone that's commented so far I'm blown away by everyone's help

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

My sister went travelling alone and came back with a husband

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My sister went travelling alone and came back with a husband"

Oh my, I hope I don't come back with one of those haha x

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I go cruising on my own. Going to Jordan, Oman and Abu Dhabi in September and down the Amazon in January. I love it. Went to India last year and down the Panama Canal before that. About a third of the passengers on cruises are solo.

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