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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 19:10:01 GMT
I would love to travel anywhere, but that's not going to happen for a long time. I'd prefer to do it by myself.
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Post by peano on Apr 29, 2015 19:19:13 GMT
I spend 80% of my time alone anyway, so traveling alone is a no-brainer. I spent two months alone in Europe when I was 25 and it was so much easier to meet Europeans. In France I was asked to people's (strangers) homes for dinner, and I was rescued from annoyingly persistent strange men by some kids who later invited me out to a bar in an old swimming pool. I doubt this happens much when Americans travel in packs.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 29, 2015 19:24:53 GMT
Murphy: have a great time (and good luck!) at your show this weekend!! (I totally missed this if you've posted about it before-- do you do dressage, or jumping, or something like that?? I am so jealous! I've never quite gotten over my 12-yr-old girl obsession with horses, and would love to learn to ride... but dang, horses are big! and tall! lol!!) blueswede: your cross-country trip sounds wonderful!! (except for the sandstorm.) I wish I had more vacation time to do car trips like that... there's so many places in the country that I'd like to see!
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Post by mzza111 on Apr 29, 2015 19:40:14 GMT
I used to travel monthly for business. It started as group travel but evolved into me traveling for work by myself. I would tack on vacation days so that I could sightsee when the business was done. I loved it once I started going by myself! I could see what I wanted, when I wanted and eat where I wanted.
I'm a loner by nature so I had a blast. I also didn't have a problem asking someone to take my picture and most people were totally accommodating.
I've also traveled with others and that was fun too...when it was the right people.
I'd have no problem going on a week long vacation by myself..
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Post by omarakbt on Apr 29, 2015 19:46:46 GMT
I do travel alone and also with others. Mostly I go to dog shows and I have a regular travel companion for most of the more local shows. I drive to Phoenix where my mom lives 3 or 4 times a year ( 12 hour drive) usually with at least one of my dogs. Last year I drove across country ( alone) stopping at a cousins and an aunts on the way back, My husband joined me for the return trip. I've flown across country alone to dog shows usually meeting people that i know when I get there. I've been doing stuff like this since I graduated from high school. I college I would take long weekends and go camping with my dog. My schedule was so varied it was hard to plan to go with other people.
Diane
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Post by cyndijane on Apr 29, 2015 19:47:59 GMT
I don't travel alone very often, as I'm another who ends up wishing I was experiencing "this" with someone. I like being with people, and most often have fun with another person there. However, my DH is a serious introvert, and we ROCK being together, and *not talking*. Just being together. So when I say I like to travel with people- I mean people who don't feel the need to share and talk and visit every. single. moment. That's exhausting. If I had to choose between going alone and going with someone who never shuts off- I'll go it alone.
And for real, don't talk to me on an airplane. Especially if I have a book or kindle in my hands- if I'm not reading yet, I will be. It's one of the few times in my life where it's completely acceptable for me to mentally check out and get into another life/world/whatever, it's precious to me!
I'm actually going to a training/vacation in FL in a couple of weeks, and I'm going with ladies I enjoy being with- but I'm really nervous our seats are together on the plane. Not sharing rooms, which is great- so when I see them, we'll have fun. But I am already craving my alone time- on the beach, again, with my paperback. No talking.
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Post by Merge on Apr 29, 2015 19:55:13 GMT
I love the idea of traveling alone. I think I'll see where I could go cheaply this summer.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 29, 2015 20:38:07 GMT
I love to travel with DH, but I had no problem traveling alone for work. I don't mind eating in restaurants alone - I enjoy a book. I have gone to movies and even Universal Studios alone. I wasn't sure if I'd have fun there alone, but it was great! I did whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted.
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Post by MizIndependent on Apr 29, 2015 20:45:26 GMT
I love to travel on my own. There is something so freeing about being able to leave everything in your life to your family's care and just...go.
I've gone to China and Scotland. I have plans to go other places but would actually like to do some travel with my DH. We tried to go to Reno last weekend with our Lucy-girl but she got so sick so fast...she's doing so much better this week (post surgery). Hoping DH and I will get a chance to try it again...we're going to take her to the Oregon coast for the day here in about three weeks.
I'll be heading to Seattle at the end of May for the 2nd time this year for DD's volleyball tournament. Looking forward to that little break too.
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Post by icedcoffee14 on Apr 29, 2015 20:47:27 GMT
I never have and just wouldn't. I won't even go to a movie or dinner alone. Nothing against people that can or do I just can't.
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Post by scrapaddie on Apr 29, 2015 20:48:09 GMT
I have travelled to Cancun and Ixtapa on my own. I have also done a few cruises on my own. I like being able to do what I want when I want without waiting for others. However, like Volt, I enjoy travelling with the right companionship as well. Did you find cruises that did not charge a single supplement? I wouldn't mind cruising by myself, but hesitate to pay up to 50% more for the privilege.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 29, 2015 20:58:04 GMT
I never have and just wouldn't. I won't even go to a movie or dinner alone. Nothing against people that can or do I just can't. not trying to single you out particularly, but chose to quote you since I was at that part of the page... for people who say they can't go to a movie or to dinner alone, may I ask why?? I'm genuinely curious as to the reason you don't think you could do something like this. I'm very much an introvert, so I don't mind being out in public by myself; I even prefer it, sometimes. Maybe I might feel a bit awkward at first if I was to go to a fine dining establishment by myself, but... no, I think I could even handle doing that. for example: What if your boyfriend, husband, kids, whatever doesn't want to see a particular movie but you really want to see it?? Would you not go, just because you don't want to go by yourself? I can't see my BF ever agreeing to go to see an artsy-fartsy movie that I wanted if he would absolutely be miserable the whole time (he'd also bitch about it being a waste of money, making him see a movie he did not want to see). In a case like that, I'd just rather go by myself. What is it about being at a place like a restaurant or at the movies that makes it so difficult for some people to do that activity by themselves? Those are typically the ones that are mentioned when we have discussions like this.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 21:08:19 GMT
Murphy: have a great time (and good luck!) at your show this weekend!! (I totally missed this if you've posted about it before-- do you do dressage, or jumping, or something like that?? I am so jealous! I've never quite gotten over my 12-yr-old girl obsession with horses, and would love to learn to ride... but dang, horses are big! and tall! I have miniature horses this show I'm doing halter classes (in-hand no riding) which I like to call the beauty pageant classes but they are meant to award the best conformed animal in that class. I do hunter jumping which is done in-hand as well but we're not read for that this show nor for the in-hand tail/obstacle class. Next year I hope to be in the cart driving classes.
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Apr 29, 2015 21:24:14 GMT
I absolutely love to travel alone. I went on my first solo trip to Europe when I graduated from college and I've traveled alone to parts of Europe, Africa and the US by myself many times over the last 25 years. I am married now, and even when my husband and I travel together we have days on our own so that we can do whatever we want to do. That way, I kind of get the best of both worlds.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 29, 2015 21:28:48 GMT
okay, I'm lol!! at my comment to you, Murphy, now that you've clarified!! I stand corrected; not ALL horses are so big or tall as to be scary! That sounds really interesting- I had no idea they did conformation or obstacle courses with horses; you learn something new here every day! Cart driving sounds like it would be pretty neat... (then you could dress up / decorate the cart, right??)
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Post by icedcoffee14 on Apr 29, 2015 21:29:39 GMT
I never have and just wouldn't. I won't even go to a movie or dinner alone. Nothing against people that can or do I just can't. not trying to single you out particularly, but chose to quote you since I was at that part of the page... for people who say they can't go to a movie or to dinner alone, may I ask why?? I'm genuinely curious as to the reason you don't think you could do something like this. I'm very much an introvert, so I don't mind being out in public by myself; I even prefer it, sometimes. Maybe I might feel a bit awkward at first if I was to go to a fine dining establishment by myself, but... no, I think I could even handle doing that. for example: What if your boyfriend, husband, kids, whatever doesn't want to see a particular movie but you really want to see it?? Would you not go, just because you don't want to go by yourself? I can't see my BF ever agreeing to go to see an artsy-fartsy movie that I wanted if he would absolutely be miserable the whole time (he'd also bitch about it being a waste of money, making him see a movie he did not want to see). In a case like that, I'd just rather go by myself. What is it about being at a place like a restaurant or at the movies that makes it so difficult for some people to do that activity by themselves? Those are typically the ones that are mentioned when we have discussions like this. I just do not like doing things alone. I am an only child and still hate being alone to do anything. I mean I go shopping alone but just do not enjoy being out at a meal or movie solo. It is a comfort thing and it makes me uncomfortable...I know it makes no sense...lol. I am a homebody and love being home so that probably does not help much either. As for movies and such I see many with my husband as we have similar tastes and even am ok with the kid movies to be honest. There are very few movies that the 2 of them just won't go see and typically I either did not want to see it or could wait til it came to rental anyhow... I prefer movies at home due to pausing for snacks or bathroom breaks. I know I am odd. Lol Oh and did not feel singled out. I can understand how it looks when I say I just can't. I mean if I absolutely had to I would survive but just really dislike the idea of doing certain things alone.
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Post by grace2882 on Apr 29, 2015 21:32:52 GMT
I travel alone quite often and really do enjoy it.
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Post by moodyblue on Apr 29, 2015 21:44:39 GMT
I didn't get married until after age 40, so yes, I did a lot of things by myself in the years I was single - went to concerts, movies, ate out. I also traveled. There were two years in a row when I was going to a conference by myself in the summer and since they were far away (Phoenix and Niagara Falls; I live in Illinois) and places I'd never been I decided to make a big vacation trip out of attending. I drove both times so I could stop all kinds of places and the trips lasted about three weeks each, and were over 4000 miles of driving. I had a blast. If I went to a museum I could view things as slowly or as quickly as I wanted. I could make sudden changes in what I wanted to see or didn't. I could eat whenever and wherever I wanted, with no one else's preferences to consider. There are a lot of great things about traveling alone!
Since I've been married I've traveled for professional things alone, but not as much pleasure traveling. It is nice to share experiences with someone else. But if the opportunity was there and I really wanted to go somewhere and my husband didn't, I'd have no problem going alone.
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Post by caro on Apr 29, 2015 21:49:28 GMT
I'm not brave enough or something, it just doesn't sound like fun to me traveling alone for pleasure. I love to travel with my DH or my adult kids or a friend.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Apr 29, 2015 21:52:01 GMT
I haven't traveled in forever but when I use to I did it alone. I was in my early 20s it was great!
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Post by swtonscrappn on Apr 29, 2015 22:11:28 GMT
I prefer having a friend, but Im not afraid of going alone. I LOVE to visit new places, so Im always ready to take off and go. In January I drove 10 hours to Edmonton, AB by myself (from the states) for just a 2 day visit. But I really enjoy traveling with both my friends and my family.
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Post by melanieg on Apr 29, 2015 22:19:35 GMT
I have travelled to Cancun and Ixtapa on my own. I have also done a few cruises on my own. I like being able to do what I want when I want without waiting for others. However, like Volt, I enjoy travelling with the right companionship as well. Did you find cruises that did not charge a single supplement? I wouldn't mind cruising by myself, but hesitate to pay up to 50% more for the privilege. I paid the single supplement, I have also found Uniworld and AMA Waterways have single promos on certain sailings on their river cruises in Europe and they don't charge single supplements. Royal Caribbean and NCL have single cabins on their new ships if you don't mind inside and SMALL. I am willing to pay the extra for a decent cabin on a decent cruise line (JMO from experiences)
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Post by brina on Apr 29, 2015 22:58:04 GMT
I have traveled alone many times. My first trip to Europe was on my own. I love to dive and my dh cannot due to health issues. I go on dive trips by myself every year or two. Dive groups are generally pretty open to all comers, so it has never been a problem. I also get a ton of reading done.
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Post by mallie on Apr 29, 2015 23:00:48 GMT
I really have no interest in traveling alone. I've done it and for an afternoon or a day, it's okay, but more than that is not my cup of tea.
I'm an extrovert and I process by talking, so having someone to share the experience with makes travel not only more enjoyable in the moment, but it also embeds the moment into my memory.
I have zero problem going to a meal or shopping, etc on my own.
I also used to travel a lot for business on my own and I think that's part of why it's not my preference -- I was hit on constantly (the old reading a book trick did not work) and it got really old, especially when I'd be in a nice restaurant and had men hitting on me aggressively, to the point where I'd have to ask for an escort to my car. (Big boobs are apparently a magnet for men, no matter how much you try and hide them. Equally apparent is that a lot of men think big boobs = slut. So they'd get very angry when I turned down their offer.) Now that I'm "old", it's probably no longer a problem, though!
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Post by katybee on Apr 29, 2015 23:05:17 GMT
I travelled to London for 2 weeks by myself. I would do it again in a heartbeat...
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Post by jayfab on Apr 30, 2015 2:38:42 GMT
I must be weird. I'm an introvert so you'd think I would love to travel by myself. But I just can't get the nerve to do it. Ugh.
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Post by freecharlie on Apr 30, 2015 2:42:26 GMT
The closest I have ever come is when I went with DH to a conference for his job. He was busy from 8=4 each day, so I explored the city on my own. I enjoyed it, but also enjoyed being able to be with DH at night.
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Post by ntsf on Apr 30, 2015 3:03:28 GMT
when my kids were 7 and 9, I went to europe for a month. two weeks was part of a program based in london. one week I went to sweden and hung out with a friend..and then the last week I rented a car, drove from manchester to Wales and stayed with relatives I had never met before. drove back 5 hours to heathrow by myself. loved it. called home 2 times. (precell phone days). my kids went to the grandparents.
I love to go on my own. no one to consult. but I like traveling with dh too. we have been all around the world together. and I took my GS troop to New Zealand.. not alone though.
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Post by deputydog on Apr 30, 2015 3:05:34 GMT
Yes, I've traveled alone-- in the days before cell phones, even! That was just bus trips or car rides around the US for Grateful Dead shows. In my forties I've traveled to Iceland, Sweden, and Denmark alone. This summer I'm driving out to Colorado by myself. I don't mind it at all. I think it's easier to meet people when you travel alone.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 3:10:53 GMT
I prefer company as a rule, but I have travel alone and enjoyed myself. I'm sure I will do so again.
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