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- REBECCAFRIEDMAN, on 02/08/2009, -0/+9I have traveled extensively by myself, and it's a great experience. If one is willing to stay in youth hostels, it's actually more social on your own - you get the chance to really meet people and get to know them, rather than stay secluded with just your buddy or group of friends. Also, organizations like couchsurfing make it possible to meet locals wherever you go, surely the absolute best way to get to know a new place.
- inactive, on 02/09/2009, -0/+7Solo travel tips: Making the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs.
- inactive, on 02/09/2009, -0/+6Traveling solo can be very liberating and enjoyable, but especially as a female, these precautionary measures are very important. I don't think fear should keep you at home, but I would add a few more to this list:
- Long hair in a hat or pulled up completely
- Dress very conservatively while blending in with the local girls
- Keep a small can of mace on you at all times
- When partying with new found friends, buy all of your own beverages, and don't get drunk
- Try to stay in coed groups when you go out at night, and if anyone asks if you're traveling alone, don't say yes!
- Speak enough of the local language to get yourself out of a bind
But all in all, I've had some wonderful, memorable experiences going it alone and think girls shouldn't be afraid to give it a try. With that said, it is also nice to travel and share new memories with a mate. - Georgy, on 02/09/2009, -0/+5I travel a lot alone
Unfortunately it isn't by choice - ell0bo, on 02/09/2009, -0/+4somebody needs a hug...
- Vodd9, on 02/09/2009, -2/+6There's nothing like a cute female backpacker who needs a ride. ;)
- kaoitik, on 02/09/2009, -0/+3Dugg for the thumbnail.
- Frisbinator, on 02/09/2009, -0/+2I did something like this in Guatemela. Stayed for 3 months learning Spanish. It was about 9 months ago and after practicing with gorgeous South American women through Skype (yeah i'm pathetic I know) my Spanish ain't too bad. 150 dollars paid for a week of 20 hours of lessons, lodging and 18 crappy meals per week, but hey they were meals. It was pretty hard and I put myself through hell for a little while trying to learn the darn language, but like all things that are tough, I can say it was well worth it. I'm going back for sure next time I get the chance, maybe this time to Nicaragua. Traveling alone to a cheap place like Central America for an extended period is the ideal way to travel, unless your some poor sap who only gets 2 weeks off per year and has a family or something.
- jsdratm, on 02/09/2009, -0/+2I always go solo. The only thing that sucks is you pay a single traveler fee for tours.
- somnus, on 02/09/2009, -0/+2Yes and no. I think if you travel with a friend you know well enough that's fairly independent it can be better and safer. You just have to make the same effort to step outside your comfort zone and hang out with other people or on your own, or - even better - take seperate routes and meet up in a place. This may only be true in non-touristy, backpacker friendly situations though.
That being said I would like to travel more on my own. - somnus, on 02/09/2009, -3/+5Haha wtf? That's pretty paranoid. Don't leave the USA! World scary!
- beantownjim, on 02/08/2009, -1/+3Wow Orangederange, Thanks for the link.
I know someone just like her that went into something similar. - TravelChannel, on 02/10/2009, -0/+2Solo travel can mean real freedom, great post!
- fuzzybeard, on 02/09/2009, -0/+2Greedo didn't shoot first.
- judicar, on 02/09/2009, -2/+3Don't forget the kidnapping insurance ...
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http://www.marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevoluti ... - 2of8, on 02/09/2009, -0/+1This is absolutely great. Is it bad that I completely agree with the notion of travelling alone, and that going somewhere with a companion just strikes me as too much effort (as said in the beginning of the article: making sure they are comfortable, etc)
- somnus, on 02/09/2009, -0/+1If you haven't done it, you might be surprised. You can become very good friends or very intimate with someone that you've only known for days traveling because you're both likely to be in the same state of mind or the same place in life. Low responsibility, high amount of freedom, and likely in the same place in life.
Also, like many amazing UK TV shows, there's something to be said for good things being transient. - inactive, on 02/10/2009, -0/+1Yea, I guess long hair pulled up may be a bit much... just depends on where you are I suppose. I'm up for fitting in with the locals as best as possible, and in some locales, long blonde hair gets too much attention for my taste.
- MiniHostels, on 07/16/2009, -0/+0Traveling alone is definitely a way to discover yourself as well as the culture around you! While there can be some moments you'd really like an old friend beside you, getting through these moments makes you all the stronger.
Need to book a hostel on your journey? do it on www.minihostels.com they got over 300 hostels in South America! - RumpleForeskin3, on 02/10/2009, -0/+0Helpful Hint:
If you do get kidnapped and sold into the sex trade, you better hope your father is Liam Nielson or Jack Bauer! - doctressjulia, on 02/09/2009, -1/+1Woe, nothing says 'fun trip' like being totally paranoid. Ooh, don't tempt those men with your sexy hair! /s
- Snokage, on 02/09/2009, -2/+1i just watch the movie "Taken" i dont wanna travel anywhere right now.
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http://www.vivutravel.com/ - mntbikeracer1, on 02/09/2009, -4/+1I'd rather travel with a friend or someone I love. Deepening a relationship as opposed to meeting as many people as possible just to meet people means a lot more to me.
- iceblizz, on 02/09/2009, -7/+2***** THE RIAA!
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