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Originally Posted by Yuffa  Questions for people who have traveled alone:
1. Did you plan your own trip or follow tours? Maybe half half? If it was planned, did you stick with your plan the whole way or constantly change on the fly?
2. Did you feel intimated to travel by yourself? What if you got lost? What if you got scammed or robbed?
3. It is hard to disguise that you a tourist when you are traveling. Single traveler is definitely an easier target to scam/rob. What precaution did you take to appear less vulnerable?
4. If traveling to multiple places obviously it is best to travel light. What are some items that was your life saver/essentials that you would never travel without?
5. How did you meet new people? Any stories of just chatting up a random stranger and end up having an amazing time? Do you still keep in contact with these new friends? Any romantic encounters? Would you even consider to have a serious relationship with someone you meet on a trip knowing that you have to leave?
5. Is it obviously easier to travel alone as a guy. What tips would you give girls who want to travel alone?
6. Some places are more fun to go with friends like Vegas/Mexico. Where are some places that would me more enjoyable to go alone? |
1) I did half and half twice....and enjoyed both parts. They both add a lot of life experience and you will discover things about yourself which are invaluable and are good life lessons.
2) Part of those life lessons are learning to depend on yourself, planning things, relying on your intuition, opening up to others, communicating with people you don't know, thinking on the fly, and if plans change, going with the flow. You will get lost, you might lose stuff, but for the most part, in the big picture of things, it's probably going to make you grow as a person.
3) It's actually not as easy to spot a tourist as you think. For example, there are thousands of people visiting Vancouver and us as locals don't really think too much about it. Sure, if you see a big camera, sure, it's more obvious. But even then, they could be an avid photographer. If they're looking at a map, then yes, it's a giveaway. But I know as a local here, that I want to give people a good impression of Vancouver and will help them out. People whom I've talked to in the countries I visited seemed the same way and were very helpful. For carrying valuables, definitely carry a money pouch or have all your valuables in a backpack you can lock up. Subways seem to be a popular theft area so keep vigilant and keep moving around rotationally (not quickly mind you), or against a wall - it's also tougher for pick pockets if they make eye contact or you're moving.
4) Most of the people I met were in the hostels or hotels. There seems to be Canadians everywhere in the world. I still keep in touch with a few people that I've met on FB. If they live in a place you might visit in the future, you have a tour guide, someone to hang out with, or even a place to stay. Always keep the lines of communication open.
5) Single women are definitely more hit on if travelling alone. They have to have relatively thick skins, and definitely be more wary of getting into difficult situations. It's probably beneficial to meet and make friends before doing the "more risky" stuff like going clubbing at night or to parties. Daytime at the touristy places are less of an issue of course.
6) Europe I found easy to travel around and many places in Asia as well.
Definitely do it if you have the opportunity - I have never regretted making any travel plans, whether single or with others.
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