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Will. · 24-09-2017, 04:52 PM

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.

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.

Nicky91 · 24-09-2017, 04:53 PM

aw

but maybe some rest is also lovely

Will. · 24-09-2017, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicky91

aw

but maybe some rest is also lovely

Yeah

Shaun · 24-09-2017, 05:00 PM

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.

Will. · 24-09-2017, 05:02 PM

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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.

Oh yeah I guess.

Babayaro. · 24-09-2017, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun

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.

This tbh.

RileyH · 24-09-2017, 05:01 PM

No, it's nice to have some peace

Cherie · 24-09-2017, 05:03 PM

Not at all especially if you are going somewhere you know

Will. · 24-09-2017, 05:06 PM

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Not at all especially if you are going somewhere you know

Yeah I think I would want to go somewhere I’ve been before as it won’t be as stressful. I can remember where everything is.

hijaxers · 24-09-2017, 05:07 PM

Not at all , a friend of mine went to China on her own and had a fab time , you get to talk to others when you are a solo traveller, go for it and enjoy - where ever you decide to go.

Will. · 24-09-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hijaxers

Not at all , a friend of mine went to China on her own and had a fab time , you get to talk to others when you are a solo traveller, go for it and enjoy - where ever you decide to go.

Oh wow that sounds cool!

Thanks

Jack_ · 24-09-2017, 05:02 PM

Nope, if you're happy in your own company (as I am a lot of the time) then do it. It's not for everyone but if it is for you then why not?

All these 'is it weird to do x on your own' things are only perceived to be weird because not many people do so...for fear of being seen as weird. That's all.

Will. · 24-09-2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack_

Nope, if you're happy in your own company (as I am a lot of the time) then do it. It's not for everyone but if it is for you then why not?

All these 'is it weird to do x on your own' things are only perceived to be weird because not many people do so...for fear of being seen as weird. That's all.

Yeah I don’t mind my own company, sometimes I can feel lonely but as long as I have people to message/talk to then I’m fine.

I’ve never really found going away with a group of friends very appealing.

Withano · 24-09-2017, 05:07 PM

I've done it a few times before, I'd recommend it to anyone too

Crimson Dynamo · 24-09-2017, 05:09 PM

Absolutely fine. I would love it. Kindle, radio, few bevvies each night. Ideal

Will. · 24-09-2017, 05:18 PM

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Absolutely fine. I would love it. Kindle, radio, few bevvies each night. Ideal

Crimson Dynamo · 24-09-2017, 05:10 PM

The TL also did China on her own and Tibet. She survived.

Braden · 24-09-2017, 05:11 PM

I definitely don’t think so. If you enjoy you’re own company then it will be great experiencing something so fantastic by yourself. I travel by myself quite a lot and love it. Been to London countless times, Nottingham, Bath, Southampton, Birmingham, And wouldn’t have it any other way. When I was in New York I spent a few hours by myself in a certain area while my family went elsewhere and it was refreshing. Holidaying with other people can be quite stressful, so to have that time to myself was nice. I travel to places with friend too, but there’s something really empowering and lovely about being a maverick and doing your own thing with no barriers.

Next step is going abroad by myself, but like you say, gotta save those pennies...You should also read this article:

https://amp.theguardian.com/commenti...sheikh-holiday

Will. · 24-09-2017, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Braden

I definitely don’t think so. If you enjoy you’re own company then it will be great experiencing something so fantastic by yourself. I travel by myself quite a lot and love it. Been to London countless times, Nottingham, Bath, Southampton, Birmingham, And wouldn’t have it any other way. When I was in New York I spent a few hours by myself in a certain area while my family went elsewhere and it was refreshing. Holidaying with other people can be quite stressful, so to have that time to myself was nice. I travel to places with friend too, but there’s something really empowering and lovely about being a maverick and doing your own thing with no barriers.

Next step is going abroad by myself, but like you say, gotta save those pennies...You should also read this article:

https://amp.theguardian.com/commenti...sheikh-holiday

Oh wow fantastic advice! Thank you