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TwistedApe ยท 51-55, M
Yes many times, to NZ, Philippines and China. I didnt have a problem. But then I am pretty big and trained. Also, some common sense also helps.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@TwistedApe Oh I would love to see China someday!!
meggie ยท F
Yes to many places and loved it. Now I'm in a relationship I travel alone sometimes or with my partner, who often travels alone too. You can do exactly what you like, and you do meet lots of people too.
Many, many times to places all over the world. Obviously, I'd do it again. Sometimes it was safe, other times not. I've found that, in general, travel is safe if one keeps a low profile, respects local customs (educate yourself) and chooses smart destinations. Check the travel advisory resources for your country. The state department and CIA have online resources in the USA. For example.
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IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@daddywashere Thanks... And btw, I like your user name! ๐
@IAmJess what a pair we are ๐
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@daddywashere Lol, basically keeping it simple! ๐
Yes I have traveled alone
I loved it!
Do it again without a thought
Always felt safe where I was at
And Iโve been to 20 countries
I loved it!
Do it again without a thought
Always felt safe where I was at
And Iโve been to 20 countries
dancingtongue ยท 80-89, M
I realize it is different being a man, and at the time a young man just out of the Army. But I took a European discharge, bought a Eurail Pass and traveled a good portion of Western Europe and as far east as Austria by myself. No specific itinerary, no reservations. I enjoyed it and would do it again -- if I were younger.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@dancingtongue nice that sounds awesome
exexec ยท 70-79, C
I spent over 30 years traveling to both coasts and a few places in between, mostly alone. I didn't enjoy it, but I didn't mind it. I managed to get a lot of writing done on the long flights. I always felt safe. The best part was always when we started the descent into Houston's Hobby Airport and I could see the street lights of familiar neighborhoods. I was home.
bijouxbroussard ยท F
Yes, but not out of the country. Over the years when I had time off, Iโve visited classmates in Texas and New York, family in Atlanta and New Orleans.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@bijouxbroussard Nice. I do want to see more of the US, but I also want to see places around the world. Iceland is high on my list.
I went on a road trip over the summer, went to Tennessee and Georgia. I was nervous and at times a little scared as eas was my first ever road trip alone. Ended up having time of my life
Thevy29 ยท 41-45, M
Only hiked alone. 4 days with no sign of anyone else. It was in the Flinders Rangers along the Heysen trail. I'd like to do the whole Heysen Trail by myself this year.
smiler2012 ยท 61-69
@IAmJess when ihave been on holiday i use too go on train rides on my own too different places in the north west of england on my own . does not bother me as such just go about my business. i like travelling alone on that proviso as maybe selfish on my part perhaps but i can go where i please
Harmonium1923 ยท 51-55, M
I love traveling alone. I do it constantly for work and have taken many solo vacations over the years. Favorites include England, Scotland, California and Savannah.
Matt85 ยท 36-40, M
ive been on various adventures within my own country, alone.
-it was cool
-yes i would
-mostly
-alton towers and biked/walked in various countrysides
-it was cool
-yes i would
-mostly
-alton towers and biked/walked in various countrysides
OlderSometimesWiser ยท F
Many times both in the US and around the world. Felt safe, helped me to gain confidence and would certainly do it again. Absolutely loved it!
OlderSometimesWiser ยท F
@IAmJess So many places, depends on your likes and interests. First solo trip probably easiest to get your feet wet in the US or Europe. Very easy to get around and even in Europe, most people speak some English. Would recommend London, Paris, Rome or Amsterdam. Start with touring the cities, then branch out to see more of the country. When I can, I like to base myself in a city and then do day trips out into the country so Iโm not constantly moving to different hotels.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@OlderSometimesWiser I love that idea. Maybe Athens and then do islands and beaches from there?
OlderSometimesWiser ยท F
@IAmJess Absolutely! Go where your heart leads you. ๐
JonLosAngeles66 ยท M
I've traveled alone a lot for business. I enjoyed it. I felt safe. Enjoyed the solitude. Ate at the bar at restaurants usually.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@JonLosAngeles66 Ever for vacation?
JonLosAngeles66 ยท M
@IAmJess going to visit yes but not a vacation totally by myself.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@JonLosAngeles66 Okie dokie
BigImo ยท 26-30, F
I once went to Italy by myself and stayed there for six months. I learnt to speak Italian with native level fluency and met hundreds of amazing people. It was the best time of my life
ChampagneOnIce ยท 51-55, F
Iโve traveled alone for work often and loved it!
bhatjc ยท 46-50, M
@ChampagneOnIce Wild times
ChampagneOnIce ยท 51-55, F
@bhatjc I wouldnโt say wild - at least not for me, but I love the adventure and exploring new places.
bhatjc ยท 46-50, M
@ChampagneOnIce Nothing wrong with that.
DeWayfarer ยท 61-69, M
Most of the places I been to went I alone. Including to Germany at 14. My second time to Mexico I went alone. To most of the 40 states that I have been in, I went alone.
The acceptions where few. Definitely less than 33% of the time.
The acceptions where few. Definitely less than 33% of the time.
DeWayfarer ยท 61-69, M
@IAmJess only been to Germany and Mexico.
If I were to go anywhere it would be my father's and mother's respective countries, the Czech Republic and Romania. I didn't get to go there. I was supposed to though.
If I were to go anywhere it would be my father's and mother's respective countries, the Czech Republic and Romania. I didn't get to go there. I was supposed to though.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@DeWayfarer Yeah, I've read about things in both countries. Both are supposed to be quite nice, but if I recal right, Czech is safer than Romania, right?
DeWayfarer ยท 61-69, M
@IAmJess I have no idea now. I was 14, at the time. And being alone was one of the reasons I couldn't go there. Both were behind the iron curtain then.
I did have Visas on my passport for both. Yet no parent to cross the iron curtain, which was as well required for anyone under 18.
I did have Visas on my passport for both. Yet no parent to cross the iron curtain, which was as well required for anyone under 18.
Degbeme ยท 70-79, M
I went to the store by myself once. ๐ฌ
Kiesel ยท 56-60, M
Sure have
Drove a few trips from Texas to Sierra Vista AZ
and flown many trips from Texas to see family in Georgia
Flown trips to job interviews
Drove a few trips from Texas to Sierra Vista AZ
and flown many trips from Texas to see family in Georgia
Flown trips to job interviews
OldBrit ยท 61-69, M
Many times mostly for work. I used to work for a USA company. I did over 100 transatlantic flights in my time there most on my own. Into Europe too, Belgium, France, Italy etc
chuck7882 ยท 61-69, M
Yes. Flew from New York to Michigan. I liked it a lot. Would definitely do it again and felt completely safe
chuck7882 ยท 61-69, M
@IAmJess actually I went there first with co workers on a business trip to Grand Rapids. The place looked so nice I wanted to explore but we were there for business so I didnt get a chance. So then I decided to take a couple vacation days and flew back there on my own to check out the town.
Eddiesolds ยท 61-69, M
Yes. And yes i did. A dog is such great company.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@Eddiesolds hard to travel with a dog though, right?
Secretsmile ยท 51-55, F
Yes, many times and I enjoyed every minute. California two times. Miami several times.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@Secretsmile Nice. This is what I want to start doing.
jackson55 ยท M
Iโve been to Japan in my travels for work.
tfan123 ยท 46-50, M
Yes I have traveled to New York City twice by myself on Amtrak train. It was quite fun.
jackson55 ยท M
Iโve traveled all over the US on a motorcycle. Yes, by myself.
SwampFlower ยท 31-35, F
I used to all the time. Went lots of places. and I would do it again.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@SwampFlower Nice. Anyplace in particular that you recommend?

SW-User
Loved traveling alone

SW-User
@IAmJess Disney world
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@SW-User really??? I'm kinda Disney'd out at this point. Don't get me wrong, I love the movies and stuff, but not looking for a theme park.
HumanEarth ยท F
I traveled all over the USA in a beat up old rusty truck alone for work a lot in my younger years.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@HumanEarth For work, but in a rusty old truck? Isn't work travel a bit more upscale than that?
HumanEarth ยท F
Not when your own company and you have to keep expenses down.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@HumanEarth ahhh, I see!
2ndtimeguy ยท 61-69, M
Yes was in outside sales for years traveled for national meetings
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@2ndtimeguy Ever travel alone for vacation? I've had work travel, of course, but I'm talking about taking a week or two and just going somewhere.
2ndtimeguy ยท 61-69, M
@IAmJess yes went to Miami for a week in the winter was snow at home but sunny and warm there then back home to snow but went by myself
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@2ndtimeguy cool!
Ducky ยท 31-35, F
Just once to Los Angeles, CA. It was a tad scary and I definitely wouldn't do it again. Least of all to LA.
DDonde ยท 31-35, M
I did, I learned to last year, and I'm going to do it again soon in a couple weeks.
Anniedlr ยท 26-30, F
I travel from London to Hong Kong and Shanghai alone fairly frequently ๐๐ผ๐ฅข
yugimotodm ยท 26-30, M
No, but I have been to a concert alone. It was fun, but wouldnโt want to make a habit out of it
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@yugimotodm You like people that much?
pdockal ยท 56-60, M
Met family .... took flight alone ... was worth it
HijabaDabbaDoo ยท F
I have and yessss I would
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@HijabaDabbaDoo Oh cool. Was it for a personal vacation? Or for work?
KingofBones1 ยท 46-50, M
Absolutely.I'm alone ninety nine percent of the time
KingofBones1 ยท 46-50, M
@IAmJess It really?
Doesn't matter i'm used to it. Nowon occasion it would be nice to Have either some Henchmanalong if I have something to accomplish or a sexy companion for the joy .....
Doesn't matter i'm used to it. Nowon occasion it would be nice to Have either some Henchmanalong if I have something to accomplish or a sexy companion for the joy .....
KingofBones1 ยท 46-50, M
@IAmJess But other than that I really don't care
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@KingofBones1 yes, sexy companions are good to have.
crystalkid ยท 56-60, T
I usually do and enjoy it. Been almost too many places to list.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@crystalkid that's very cool. I want to start building a list of places I've been.
metaldog ยท 51-55, F
I love it and intend to do lots more
Ravens80 ยท 46-50, F
Yes to some other states but never out of the country.
Sevendays ยท M
I'd rather.
seaglass ยท F
Yes
Yes
Maybe
Mostly
Many places
Yes
Maybe
Mostly
Many places
Tumbleweed ยท F
Yes
Yes
Yes
From Virginia to California by train
Yes
Yes
From Virginia to California by train
Tumbleweed ยท F
@IAmJess I don't know, it's a loooonnng trip! I had a Ford Ranger & wouldn't chance it so I went by train.
Ravens80 ยท 46-50, F
@Tumbleweed always thought the country by train would be really neat!!
Tumbleweed ยท F
@Ravens80 It was awesome. The places I seen, the people I met, I'll never forget it.
uncalled4 ยท 56-60, M
Took a trip to a music biz convention in Atlanta many years ago. It rocked.
vetguy1991 ยท 51-55, M
Many times, its ok and i would do it again
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@vetguy1991 for vaca or work?
vetguy1991 ยท 51-55, M
@IAmJess vacation and the army
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@vetguy1991 cool
Northwest ยท M
Where did you go?
All over the world.
ive done a whole lot of solo travel across the us, saudi arabia, Australia, Ireland
Vin53 ยท M
I'm buying a fancy RV and selling my house.
CrazyMusicLover ยท 31-35
No, I never booked a hotel in my life.
IAmJess ยท 22-25, F
@CrazyMusicLover wow, okay
empanadas ยท 31-35, M
I did most of my traveling solo. I prefer traveling alone. I have been to over 30 countries by myself. Altogether 44
empanadas ยท 31-35, M
@IAmJess iceland is an amazing place to start as a solo traveler. During the winter time you can see the northern lights and tour companies will give you a free tour until you see it, if you dont see it the first time. Greece is beautiful but it has it's own problems. You are better off going to Iceland anytime of the year.
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