Traveling

[PhillyPa]

Ive never been outside the USA and Canada. Is it therapeutic to visit other countries? I think it should be. But, what about going solo?
Ide like to go alone, but I dont want people "feeling sorry" for me. For some reason, I feel the need to experience something different by myself. I really dont know many people, let alone someone able to afford vacation. So, there's some validity for solo travel.

I know there are solo travel packages. But, is this healthy for me to do alone? Just looking for some opinions, or suggestions, or experiences.

Thanks in advance.

 

[reality2k4]

PhillyPa, I suppose it all depends on how raw it all is within you, and whether you feel you have the confidence to do it.

You obviously want to, and it can be a good experience to try and chill in another country.

When I was a kid, about a year after the abuse, I was sent on holiday to Austria from England, I suppose I liked a lot of it, but it can be daunting to be in a foreign Country. I was physically sick all the way home.

Lucky I had this real good teacher who really looked after me, and believe me, I needed it. Funny how someone like that sticks so much in your memory. I think I just had a big drop in confidence and needed support.

I loved this teacher for his support, the other kids loved him too.

I was only a kid then, but give it a go if you can, there are a lot of people who travel alone, the only thing is, that you almose certainly get surcharged for everything being single.

Bon voyage,

ste

 

[Lloydy]

Philly'
travel broadens the mind, that's what the old cliche says and I think it's true.

There's so much to see in this world, and so many wonderful people to meet.
If you travel in a 'solo' party then there's new friends to make as well.

Listen to the Nike advert, "Just do it"

Dave

 

[Aden]

I have often traveled alone. At times it can be awkward, but if you are reasonably assertive and adventuresome it can be quite enjoyable. For some reason, when I find a new wonder and I am alone, the experience is much more intense. Even when I am traveling with others I like to slip off by myself and explore.

If you get the opportunity to travel, go for it! The adventure is a source of positive memories. Something we all need.

Aden

 

[RICK57]

Philly - I once travelled to Istanbul by myself for 5 days. I worked weird shifts & had put in loads of overtime resulting in 2.5 months pay in one month (it was June when we also got a bonus of 2 weeks extra pay). *Not current job unfortunately.

I decided that once the pressure was off at work I deserved a rest.

When I told everyone where I was going, all I got was the comment 'Have you seen Midnight Express'?

Well I had a great time - my hotel actually had a rooftop restaurant that overlooked the Bosphorous. I could also see the Blue Mosque & other places of interest from the same location.

Some of the local carpet sellers started calling me the Big American (I'm English, about 5' 9" & about 180lbs).

Yes it was strange being by myself but I actually enjoyed my own company. I also got to speak to other people that I probably wouldn't have if I had gone with others.

I took a tour down the Bosphorus (spelling?) on a boat and shared a tour guide with a Malaysian Lady who was very cultured (I'm closer to being as common as muck). We dined in a Traditional Turkish Restaurant & we had a great time.

If you fancy it - go for it...at least that way you don't end up thinking 'what if'?

Best wishes ..Rik

 

[sadanddown]

One of the benefits to being a military brat is that I have traveled quite a bit. I have lived all over in the USA, from Oregon to Virgina, I have also visited Italy, Germany, Belgium, and have ived in England, and in Japan. Travel is great, I like it, maybe it is because I have grown up with it, but I like to experience and see things from other perspectives.

I have never traveled alone, so I don't know what that would be like, but there are some great places to see. Germany is really neat, I like visiting castles and cathedrals, that is the perfect place to go for that. Very clean place, and great experience, I liked the food there too. In Italy I went to Rome. There is a lot of pollution there, and during the summer it is pretty miserable with the heat, but to see the collusum (sp?) some of the ruins, and the Vatican is like nothing else. England, living there was really different. My favorite castle is in england, Warwick Castle, I think it is one of the largest, if not the largest castle. I made about 3 trips to it. I lived in Okinawa, Japan. The culture there is just amazing. I love Japan and there are so many things to see there, especially on Okinawa if you are into history.

I want to travel more, I've always wanted to go to Mongolia.

If I were you, I would look into maybe travel tour groups. Where you pay for a guide essentially to take you and a group of people (not necessarily people you know) around and they tell you about the history of things, and all. I am pretty sure they have travel packages for like Europe in general...where you travel around in a group to several different countries. I have always wanted to do that, to get the most out of my travels.

Anyways, good luck in your journey, I highly reccomend it. I find it very fun and interesting.

Jon