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I was just about to comment that there are TONS of solo travel threads. But elnina beat me to it!!
(Seriously though, go to advanced search, and search thread titles only for "solo" ... you'll be overwhelmed with all the reading you can do on the subject)
Female in my mid-40s, and solo travel is my preferred method of travel. I get to do what I want to do, keep my own schedule, eat where I want to eat, shop where I want to shop, and no one is slowing me down or rushing me.
Over the last 4 years or so I've taken 2 solo trips to Europe, plus one recently where my wife flew back from Spain and I went to Hungary for 4 nights, with another one coming up in 30 days! (not that I am counting)
I love it. The one thing that I struggle with though, inherently I want to sleep in and I end up getting a really late start. When I travel with someone, I am way more motivated to get out and see stuff.
Over the last 4 years or so I've taken 2 solo trips to Europe, plus one recently where my wife flew back from Spain and I went to Hungary for 4 nights, with another one coming up in 30 days! (not that I am counting)
I love it. The one thing that I struggle with though, inherently I want to sleep in and I end up getting a really late start. When I travel with someone, I am way more motivated to get out and see stuff.
I'll be up in the Nordic region and yes I'm aware Nov will be cold and not much daylight, lol … but as you would guess (or maybe not), I got cheap airfare … b/c it's cold lol … probably off-season. But I'm excited b/c based on my reading, it may be the time when these cities get 'Christmas-fied' lol so hope I can see some Christmas markets.
I think those places are good for women in terms of safety. Last year I had one day in Prague alone and then my husband met up with me. It was fine.
Yep, I have done solo traveling, although not as much in the last 10 years. There are pluses and minuses. the main pluses are that you can go wherever you want and do whatever you want without having to worry about getting someone to agree with you. The main minuses are that you do have to be a bit more concerned about safety. I love hiking, and major hiking expeditions just aren’t safe to do alone. If you are in a busy place at a peak season it is not a big deal, but in off-peak times, it can be more problematic. I have done most of my solo traveling in Europe- Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Slovenia, and Prague mostly. I’ve also done a solo trip to DC although I met up with a friend for a lot of the time (I did not stay with her though) and am hoping to do some more local weekend trips this summer.
Stay at hostels, you'll meet lots of other solo travelers of all ages in a safe warm and friendly environment. They each have their own agenda, and often welcome strays to tag along with them for a day or two., For example, you can go to a gallery with someone who really knows art and is enthusiastic about mentoring for a day.
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My DW did the Christmas Markets solo (more than once!)
Likely this yr as well.
She has a GREAT time. Met up with friends in Austria and Germany and Switzerland, had more great times.
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Never have needed to try Couchsurfing.
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