Comments on: 7 Selfish Things I Miss About Traveling Solo

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:20:03 +0000

Is it likely that travel companions always want to stay together (i.e. 100% of the time)? This is all possible whether or not one travels alone.

Indeed, #6 has worked out well for me. Generally speaking, I was the one with the big appetite, but my friend was the one who liked to sample six or so dishes at a time.

By: SoloMate Travel

SoloMate Travel — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:45:52 +0000

These are great perks of traveling solo. Events and plans that occur on the trip happen on your own terms and you get the fullest experience. In a sense, you’re free to be yourself without a companion having an influence on your actions.

By: mfred01

mfred01 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:44:55 +0000

Ian, I hear you loud and clear. I always choke at the single supplement but it is a necessary, budgeted evil. I am not sure why cruises are out. I am going on my first one this year to Auz/NZ. (I prefer to get on a plane and go where I want, when I want so I have avoided cruises in the past.) While i’ll be part of a group, I will be traveling alone. The tour guide said she will need to find someone to room with me. I have nightmares of being in a room…err…prison… with someone who is sloppy, unhygienic, loud, fill in the blanks…. So since I budgeted for this trip before I found out the price of being in the cabin alone, and I am still under budget, I respectfully said, “No, thanks.” Hey, only one time around. Might as well control what I can and be happy.

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:43:24 +0000

I have always travelled solo. It forces you to be more open to communication. Only problem is that awful single supplement and of course cruises are out. In Siem Reap Cambodia I had to explain to the hotel manager that I was quite sane, apparently in their culture it is unusual for people to travel alone. Still there are even fellow tourists who think there is something wrong with you for travelling alone. Thing is if I were dependant on others to travel I would not have gone anywhere

By: mfred01

mfred01 — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:25:30 +0000

I have been traveling alone for years now and I relate to every one of the seven things on Amanda’s list. I can also add the following:
– Others (friends, family, etc) don’t have the time to go when you do and they expect you to reschedule;
– Being good friends with someone does not necessarily mean being good travel buddies, starting from sharing space in a hotel room to just seeing the “other side” of their personalities close-up.
– You don’t hear, “Can you cover the bill, I don’t have change right now.” And you never collect.

I say go by yourself, unless it is a honeymoon.
Or a family vacation, but then you know to brace yourself!

By: candy lo

candy lo — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:00:21 +0000

I totally agree with all those listed. I once traveled with a group but when they had an itinerary completely different from mine, i went on my own for a day, met 2 locals on a park while i was busy taking pictures of myself. They invited me to a tea ceremony and i went with them. Despite the language barrier, they lead me back to the park where they’ve seen me and i rejoined my group who also finished their activity…i can’t forget my own solo adventure…help me to listen, be sensitive to other cultures.

By: Collin

Collin — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:45:40 +0000

Other positives include no fighting or drama. Even a few days with someone 24/7 will make two lovers fight, bicker, and argue and can take away from the entire experience.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:13:11 +0000

My friends look at me sideways when I say that I love to travel solo. I’m a very social person but have always prefered to tour a country alone – for every single reason you’ve listed. (at least I’m not alone!)