Travel alone.

opentolife · 2015-07-12T12:52:49+00:00

Individuals travel alone to explore the world.

Couples travel together to explore each other.

Groups travel together so they don't have to explore anything.

So it's an easy question, do you want to have a cute time with a girl, do the same old thing you always do with your group or go and create new experiences, push boundaries and live to the fullest.

SexyDeviI · 2015-07-12T12:09:50+00:00

Don't know about the majority, maybe its because I'm extremely introverted (I mention that as one of the qualities I cherish most, not a flaw), the thought of traveling with somebody that will consequently cling on to me for the majority of time, be in the same room as I, and do all of the activities with me makes me cringe.

As an online business owner I travel around the world (mostly my beloved Europe) on semi - constant basis, while working on my laptop and there is nothing I love and enjoy more than being able to try whatever the hell I want, go wherever I want, socialize with who I want, fuck anyone I want, while being able to leave an instant I find it doesn't fit my requirements. It is the kind of Freedom that I feel makes life worth living.

Bringing someone I have a relationship with (long time friends, family, or God forbid, a LTR) would feel to me like chaining a massive weight to my leg and having to drag it throughout my journey while it keeps exhausting and slowing me down.

"Never avoid seeing the world just because you have no one to join you." ~ I would agree and also add: always refuse anyone trying to join you.

Traveling alone will force you to build a powerful connection of trust and confidence with yourself, while also giving you the freedom to do what you think would be most fun/best without having to compromise and think about what your travel partner would like to do. It will also force you to socialize more and get a better feel of the local culture and people, and make you more accessible to them considering that there is always an aura of mystery and attractive courage a "lonely traveler" seems to radiate, at least in my experience.

Brewjo · 2015-07-12T13:55:56+00:00

Small world, just about to burn my life and hit the road for a year or so of ~~adventure~~ me being active.

I'll be camping and seeing my country for the first time, earning money in strange ways and places. Just need my tax return to cover some insurance, car service and fuel.

Me vs 15000km.

drawden63 · 2015-07-12T14:58:03+00:00

I did a month around Scandinavia by my self when I was 18. Everyone looked at me as though I was batshit insane. when I said i was gong by myself. but even at that young age I couldnt be bothered with reaching a group consensus on every decision. If i wanted to go somewhere I went there. Thing is when you get where ever there are loads of people in the same boat so you make friends pretty easy. It also show you how small the world is. Im a Brit in Australia and in the town im in now Ive met 3 people from my tiny shithole town back home.

taw127 · 2015-07-12T20:14:39+00:00

Can confirm.

I traveled to London for work about a year ago. Ended up booking my stay for an extra couple of days.

I really helped me realize who I am on my own. And I liked it better than the person I am with friends. I was more free to meander about, do what I want, change my mind in a split second.

I went to a bunch of tourist spots. Everywhere I went, I immediately made friends with the groups there. I rotated from group to group, talking and laughing and teasing. It was all extremely well received.

The coup de grace was my last night - at some random bar near the tube. I had only gone it to kill time before heading to a comedy show. While in there, I noticed a ping-pong table and decided to challenge this group of girls sitting by it to a match. There I was, all alone, no friends, no wingman, simultaneously teaching 3 HB9's how to play a new game. After a couple of rounds, I moved on. I started chatting up this really cute bartender and we thumb-wrestled over the counter until her manager pulled her away to scold her for spending too much time with me. I simply turned around and started talking to the man next to me. His wife was in the bathroom. By the time she came out we were talking like old pals. He joked about not being able to dance and had me dance with his wife. She was a solid HB8 and we got fairly graphic on the floor while he sat there smiling at us.

I played more ping pong, I danced with more women, I befriended all the bouncers. I had a fucking ball. One of the HB9's tried to close me (she asked where I was staying and - when I told her - grabbed my thigh and said "well, that's a lot closer than my place"). At the time I was in an LTR and didn't want to cheat.

But yes. Travel alone. Go out alone. Learn to be alone. I'm not very RP (maybe not even slightly RP), but being in uncharted territory by myself has always brought out the best in me.

Give it a shot.

fatkawk · 2015-07-12T16:16:57+00:00

I took a 6 month vacation, visiting 4 different countries last year. I worked on my laptop and lived out of a backpack.

It was one of the best experiences of my life.

Derbi50 · 2015-07-12T21:39:19+00:00

It really depends on where you are traveling. I have been to some grimy places and I can say that having a companion can be crucial. For instance I got arrested in Jamaica one time and would have been fucked if my traveling companion handnt known where my money/documents were and bribed me up out of that shut hole. If you think American jails are bad try a third world jail.

Places like Western Europe or North America sure knock yourself out, travel alone if no one worthy can/will come. It's really easy to make Internet friends with someone local before you go. Offer to bring them something from America in exchange for showing you around.

Also I did airbnb for my trip to the Northern Europe. If you can find a household that seems to have a youngish person in it there is your ticket to good times. Otherwise in a pinch your host can bail you out of trouble as long as it's not something horrible you shouldn't be doing anyway.

Drogba006 · 2015-07-12T22:13:52+00:00

When I think know traveling alone the first thing that comes to my mind is the exodus of Bruce Wayne on his physical and spiritual journey towards building the legend of Batman

Fastbac · 2015-07-12T16:26:58+00:00

Took each of my kids to Europe on individual trips when they were teens. Just me and one of them for a week. It was the highlight of their teen years. To see the Rosetta Stone or Pompeii or the Mona Lisa or Stonehenge put them way ahead of other kids. Sometimes they'd get units in school on some topic and they could talk first-hand about it.

One of them just graduated from college and spent 9 weeks in Australia and New Zealand. Just the kid, a ticket and a backpack. I suggested a few things to see but she did everything else herself.

Now I'm taking one of them again in September and we are in the planning stages. It's not like taking a girlfriend but super easy because we have the same style of travel (power sightseeing - how much can you do in 96 hours in a city!) and they'll pretty much defer to me on what to see. I'll read about the things that I particularly want to see then book a place in the center of those things. I tend towards the old parts of cities. In Rome it was Trastevere; in Prague, Old Town; in Paris, near Notre Dame. Berlin, I stayed in the East German side.

This will be my first trip for two weeks, so we'll cover four cities rather than two. I find three full days in a place is enough to get familiar with it and can then go back on another trip if I missed some things.

FriendlyJack · 2015-07-12T22:55:40+00:00

Traveling alone is definitely a great way to build strong social skills and meet new people. It's an experience that everyone should have at least once in their lives. First time I did it made me feel alive and empowered unlike anything else.

That said, traveling with good friends or a lover allows you to share experiences, which is also extremely valuable. Me and my friend still talk about the epic road trip through Florida that we did 5 years ago where we got chased out of town by a bunch of angry rednecks because I (unknowingly) made out with one of their girlfriends. Me and my lover still talk about the amazing things we've seen and the unforgettable moments we've had in New Zealand.

Those experiences wouldn't be as memorable and awesome, if I went through them on my own.

Conclusion: do both.

It's a good thing to highlight the idea of solo travel, though, as most people won't even consider it.

mygodimpathetic · 2015-07-13T08:30:00+00:00

See I've traveled to Brazil (World Cup), Colombia, NYC and Hawaii completely by myself all in the last year. But I still can't seem to bring myself to like going alone to local bar or club... idk why. I've done it before, though... went to a really nice club, danced a bit, but I kinda didn't enjoy it as much as I should have. I guess there's days when the fish just don't bite, but it kinda put me off the whole idea of going out by myself, cuz at least some fun is guaranteed when your friends come along.

However... going by myself to a club when I'm abroad alone -- no problem. I kinda pretty much always meet/talk to people and it ends up being a fun night out. I seem to have a gift for attracting cool foreign chicks. But at home, fuck no, it just seems SO boring to me. Maybe I don't like my town... idk I guess I'm more of a house party kinda guy.

But yes. Traveling alone is awesome. You can see what you like, who you like, when you like. And besides expanding your horizons, trying out new things, and meeting new people, you learn A LOT about yourself in the process.

Bellum00 · 2015-07-13T13:31:10+00:00

I highly recommand the Camino de Santiago. Spain, tons of culture, good food, lots of wine and plenty of people from all nationalities and ages.

Woke up, bought a back pack and a train ticket and that evening I was sleeping directly below the Pyrenees. Met lots of interesting people, could've gotten woth a German-Ukranian girl from Köln, got with a German girl from Berlin.

the99percent1 · 2015-07-13T00:53:25+00:00

I travel alone to do activities I love. Scuba diving, Kite surfing, car cruises.

That way, even though im alone, im not lonely as I meet people with similar interests and hobbies.

Nothing spells 'loser' than seeing the Colosseum alone. Save that experience for your girlfriend.

As a single guy, travel to do some crazy fucked up shit with random people.

Title	Travel alone.
Author	nodiggity9721
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Date	July 12, 2015 11:32 AM UTC (11 years ago)
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