Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 9633696)

Not really, it's seen as "the norm" for students to go abroad backpacking alone so it's not that much of a stretch to just do this alone.

Originally Posted by Riley. (Post 9633967)

Why would he?

Originally Posted by Adam. (Post 9633979)

because i had to for my own hotel room last year

The hotel room has a price that has to be paid in full whether alone or with a pair

Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9633768)

A girl I work with always goes on holiday on her own, don't see anything wrong with it tbh

Originally Posted by caprimint (Post 9633770)

It would be pretty fun I think. For a start it's not 'weird' to do things alone, it can be really nice to have a break from everything, get some time for yourself and do things that you only want to do. People miss out on so many things because of how they think others might perceive them for doing it.

I enjoy going places alone (with people too of course, but alone can be just as fun), you can do what you want when you want, you can go out and make new friends in places (holidays are the best places for that, people are often friendly and willing to chat etc) and you can just chill out.

In short: do it

Originally Posted by Captain.Remy (Post 9633780)

I've done this so many times, even if I love travelling with my friends or loved one(s)
I enjoy it, I enjoy the time with myself only and within my thoughts and go where possibly some other people wouldn't go. You do whatever you want, whenever you want, and this helps to relax and enjoy your 'me' time.

So do it! Pack your stuff and go!

Originally Posted by AnnieK (Post 9633940)

The idea of a week on my own is heaven. Go for it Will sounds amazing

Originally Posted by Adam. (Post 9633948)

You would have to pay the price of 2 people though

Originally Posted by y.winter (Post 9633957)

Not weird at all, Will.
I absolutely love my solo trips, partially because it's either with my family or alone - there's no other option for me in my life to these days.
This was the second summer in a row I'd been to the UK alone (London and Brighton) and I'm actually coming for a third and very special and exciting round this December. It's very liberating being your own master in a foreign place, doing whatever you like and exploring places, cultures, people, basically whatever fascinates you. I love the planning part as well, but you could do without it as well, depends on what you enjoy doing.
Do it! You won't regret it.

Originally Posted by Will. (Post 9633684)

I would like to go away next year by myself as I don’t really have many friends that would come and it’s so much hassle organising it all.

Is it weird? I honestly don’t mind the thought of it, sitting by the pool/beach on my own.

I normally get lunch on my own when I go with family so eating alone wouldn’t be a problem. Although I think I’d have dinner/tea in the room at night. And maybe perch a quick drink in a bar or something at the hotel.

And since about 14 I’ve had my own room on family holidays so I do spend a lot of my time alone on holiday, and I much prefer it to tell the truth. :laugh:

I guess you could say I’m a bit of loner lmao. I do get on with most people though and I think most people tend to like me.

It’s obviously more expensive to go by myself but I’ll have to save my pennies.

I plan to go to a hotel that I went to a couple of times when I was younger with my family in Dubai, so at least I know where most of the facilities are and what the hotel is like. I think it would be quite daunting going somewhere completely new for my first time abroad alone.

I’ve been through an airport on my own when I went to Jordan as I met my godmother on the plane as she is a flight attendant, so I wouldn’t be nervous to do that.

Originally Posted by Riley. (Post 9634011)

Oh I thought you meant he'd take up two seats on the airplane

Originally Posted by Eddie. (Post 9634492)

One suggestion, go to Dubai during November-December where its cold at night and warm (not too hot) on daylight. I also suggest going to the souks (traditional arab market) to buy your souvenirs as theh are cheaply priced over there...