I think Buebo summed it up well..
If you're camping, then solo riding can be VERY VERY boring... Many a night i've sat alone in half deserted campsite, with insular familys with their fences up etc ZZZZZZZZZZZZ
People don't seem to want to interact on campsites very much in my experience.
Hostels are great places to meet new people and so are the local bars. I love cheap hostels but depending where you go, they can just be full of teenagers.
Also, try and find hubbers in the places you are going.. Most people are usually willing to share a pint with a fellow traveller.
I don't know why people say that travelling with others stops you mingling with new people. Surely thats just a personal thing.
I've actually met MORE new people being in a small group than when alone. I think some people see a solo traveller as just that... Someone who wants to be left alone.
If you're with someone else, at least it shows you're social and not a total crazy
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Last edited by *Touring Ted*; 26 Mar 2010 at 22:12.
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