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I've had trips ranging from 4 days to 4 weeks (not long by some standards I know) and have have travelled with boyfriend, solo with bf at home, solo SOLO, and with friends. Some of these trips have been better than others, but most have been great. Different situations work better for some people, and you'll probably find out what works best for you when you give it a try. What I will say is it's better to go do something you want to do on your own, than not do it at all. Don't let travelling alone stop you if there's someplace you want to go. Sometimes I'm chilled out, and happy I go with others plans. Sometimes I want to do my own thing. Sometimes I've been very greatful to have friends to hand, when things haven't quite gone to plan. So, my honest opinion - I'd love to travel with someone else to share the experience, but if I have to go on my own then I will do that too :) |
Most of my trips have been solo. My longest trips have been 8 months, solo.
I enjoy travelling solo. I think most of the time it is easier, you can set your own schedule and change your mind as you go. People look out for you and are more likely to come up and talk to you. Before my first big trip I read this: Foxy Old Woman's Guide to Traveling Alone There are others, find a book that speaks to you. Have a great trip! :D |
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as a ex brit solder I was used to being away from my GF then later wife, like everyone some times I felt lonley other times ok, so i suggest you talk it through & go for it. I see you did go for it hope he is waiting for you. Quote:
I am happy to say my new GF loves the bike just done her CBT and is desperate to pass her test as she wants us to do a RTW together. as an old English saying is what goes around comes around. |
[QUOTE=Selous;399759]Hi just my 10p worth Lois Price only met Austin just prior to doing her african travel, he insited she still go & do it as she will be kicking her self, he waited & met her at the end.
as a ex brit solder I was used to being away from my GF then later wife, like everyone some times I felt lonley other times ok, so i suggest you talk it through & go for it. I see you did go for it hope he is waiting for you. We laughed as I left that he was my Austin. And just so you know, he is waiting for me. We just had a lovely catch up in Oaxaca for a week and some further planned meetings on route. So I consider it all working out quite well. |
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I think we're all being a little harsh.... I agree 'to a point' with his comment. He did say "SOME" Indeed, some of my very best friends are women and a few of them openly admit that they NEED a man. Financially and emotionally. Just like I have male friends who NEED a woman for whatever reason. On the flip side, there are also many men out there who are supported by their partners. Ego probably gets in the way of hearing about it. My girlfriend earns about 10x what I do. I think it's great !! It's nice to be treated now and again :rofl: She financially supports our lifestyle, I contribute in other ways. It balances out. I don't think it's a matter of sexism or Male chauvinism but just a case that many people NEED another person in their life. Male or female, black or white, animal or vegetable. It is true that there is a lot of work to be some in the work of equality. Especially in other less liberal countries. Just travel around the Arab world. They walk there woman behind them like animals. It's horrendous. |
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I have to pay for all my own travelling. She pays for the flat that we practically share and a lot of the food. I do all the labour work, housework, fix her car, decorate, etc etc. I'm pretty much a bit of a 'Man Friday'.... :innocent: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_...onal_character) |
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Well done Xfiltrate, And now the counter offer, enjoy ;-) Dinner For One - New Version In Color / Grevinnan Och Betjänten - Ny Version I Färg - YouTube |
I am in the process of planning a possible trip to America to do Route 66 on my own. My boyfriend has done a lot of world wide travel both solo and with pillion but I really want to ride myself. I've recently lost my mother and I had cared for her for many years and I think it is now my time.
I quite like the idea of me making my own decisions e.g. if my bum is starting to ache, I can stop for 10 minutes without worrying that I am holding other people up! Also, it I particularly like somewhere I can stay longer and vice versa get the hell out of there if I don't like it. It's all pie in the sky at the moment, but hopefully I can actually make this happen. |
I love travelling solo!
Any time I feel a slight twinge of wanting to share my life I only have to look at a couple arguing, (never hard to find,) how cruel they are to each other, how ugly they are while they're fighting and I realise how much better it is to travel alone. If there is a problem I fix it, if I take a wrong turn I correct it (no shouting) and my timing is my choice. The only trouble is climbing is limited cos of the techniqual requirement for someone at the other end of the rope. and Dick the truth is "a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle!" :) |
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