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I just finished my first solo trip of 2023. I went to New Orleans from Jan 2-5. Here is my itinerary for anyone interested in what I spent my time doing. I loved it all. Now I’m back home and getting into the art of scrapbooking to keep my memories alive and hopefully pass them down to future generations. Since completing my trip I’ve booked 2 more. One to Indonesia and one to a canyon near me. I see now I LOVEEEE solo traveling.
37M, haven’t travelled since pre-COVID.
On Jan 1st, booked a 2 week trip to Guatemala for early February. Can’t wait to escape the Canadian winter.
If you have any hostels you recommend, I’m all ears. I’ll be doing Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Flores.
Hey everyone, I hope I can post this here, I want to share what I’ve made since I started learning to code. It’s a passion project (I love to travel) with 0 business intentions (100% free, no ads, $0 income generated, not even released, I just want people’s opinions.).
Think Bumble but for travellers and digital nomads.
If you’d like to try the beta, check the link below.
I have populated the app with the Kardashians so you don’t just see a blank app.
I (30, F) am going to São Paulo, Brazil in a few weeks for work. I’m the only American going in the company but once I’m there I will know a few other coworkers. I’ll be at our office and my hotel mostly I think because I keep hearing Brazil is not safe.
Tips? Any safe spots I could check out while I’m there? Was this a bad idea to book this trip?
Hi everyone! (22m) will be visiting Hong Kong and Taiwan for two weeks in two weeks, it’s my first intercontinental travel since covid and it will be my first big trip entirely alone. I’m very excited but i also really don’t know what to expect so WOuld love to hear some tips, recommendations or even encouragings from you guys! I’m sorry if im not being specific, anything you have to say will be useful!
Hey guys, I’m 19M and got myself into the situation of planning my first solo trip.
I want to make a train journey from innsbruck (my home city) to barcelona, with some nights in milan, nizza and marseille in between in february using the interrail ticket.
Initially i wanted to go to morocco with my friend
but he told me at the last minute that he won’t go. so i
decided to travel alone, because this february is one of the rare windows where i can do such things, but
morocco seemed a bit harsh for me alone. So I decided to do the next option that came into my mind.
what are the cheapest sleeping options? is there a way to meet people on the way? give me some tips and help me out with some basic solo travel knowledge and maybe your own experience
I’m M37 and my first solo travel trip ever started couple days ago. I was so afraid before this trip but I made to Thailand and now I’m at Koh Tao.
First day was kind of ok but at the second day I felt so much loneliness and anxiety. It’s easy to be alone at daytimes but I was feeling so misarable last night when I was walking at town. Feels like everybody is having so much fun with their partners or friends, and I’m just alone. Does this gets easier during time?
And If there’s any other travelers at Koh Tao, hit me up!
Hi all long time lurker - first time poster!
30F - Canadian heading to Hanoi - Vietnam, looking to link with other like minded travellers interested in eating and adventures - would love to book a spontaneous side trip to Thailand or Cambodia or somewhere semi-close. Have about two weeks to play with!
Feel free to DM if you’re in the area mid March to beginning of April
I’ve decided that it’s time to travel a bit, and take a break from things home. Since opportunity arose, I couldn’t say no.
As this is my first time solo travelling, I’ve decided to start with London, as it’s a place that I’ve been already, but haven’t visited it properly. I’ve already done some research on what I’m planning to do there, and just wanted some clarifications.
How is the experience at hostel’s that have big sized rooms? I’m currently looking at Walrus hostel which is cheap, but has 24 bunk beds in single room. I saw that it’s better to opt for smaller rooms, but is there big enough difference to pay more?
After spending couple days of London, I want to visit central Europe, but I’m currently undecided which country should I visit. I’m currently stuck in the choice of Budapest / Vienna / Prague. What I’m mostly interested is history, and of course I wouldn’t mind for some beautiful views. Also a place with interesting night life would also be a plus, yet not essential. My budget isn’t big at all, so which out of these places is the best in terms of cost/interesting stuff ratio? I would prefer to spend at max 200 / 300 euros for 2-3 days stay.
I’m leaning towards Austrian or Hungary capitals more, since it’s closer to Bratislava, which is supposed to be a beautiful place to walk at. How are the views there during early-mid March? Or is there a better/cheaper option to visit if I wanted to leave capital for a day or so?
backpack. Since I’m on pretty tight budget, it’s hard to find good backpack that fits my economical and backpacking needs. I wanted to ask at which size should I look for if I plan to visit couple cities, for a week or so? Would 30L be enough? Also any recommendations for backpacks that would fit under the seat in planes, since buying carry on bag adds almost twice as much cost to travelling.
24 M , Solo traveling Tenerife feb to march, looking for activities to do and meet people going there also . Dm me if you are coming to Tenerife in the same dates.
24F planning a 6 week backpacking vacation in probably what will be Western Europe. I’m curious to see what people’s recommendations are in terms of where to start/end the trip + where they think is a “do not miss” as I’d like to do 6 weeks predominantly by train.
I’m a bit anxious because it’s my first time solo travelling for more than 4-5 days + I don’t want to be THAT person who requests everything in English either. I speak French/English fine but just always anxious for countries where I don’t have a grasp of their language.
I’m in Porto this weekend, potentially going to a meetup on Friday night but I am definitely free the majority of the day Saturday, so figure if anyone’s about I’d be up for doing something potentially, probably not at this time of year but thought I’d post on here anyway.
I’m 29M, and I enjoy sightseeing, most sports, board games and craft beer.
I am spending 1+ month in Vietnam and found out I will have to do a VISA run. I am considering to go to Siem Reap to see Ankor.
I have 2 questions:
1 - Is it worth spending more than one day in Ankor?
2 - Is it better to get a tour? In historic places or museums, if there are signs in English I am quite content to wander around at my own pace and not feel rushed by a guide. But, if there is not good information available in English, I am willing to buy a tour.
long time lurker - first time poster!