#SoloTravel
JAChat
ChinaMatt
jettingaround
A5: I usually do quick solo trips, so loneliness is not an issue. Otherwise, WhatsApp to the rescue. :) #JAchat
MyGeogLessons
A5: The biggest struggle for me during #solotravel is the loneliness. I try to combat it by talking with others when dining out. I've also done a small-group walking tour of a city, which allowed me to interact with others. #JAchat
CharlesMcCool
A5 I do not get lonely during solo #travel because I am with my favorite person. #JAChat
Claudioula
A5 #JAchat I embrace the local way of life. In Stellenbosch, I realized locals sit for a glass of wine as early as 5:00 pm so I did the same. A minute later, the owner of the wine shop was talking to me!
RTWBarefoot
RT @CharlesMcCool: Q5: How do you deal with loneliness when you travel alone? Via @suitcasenall #solotravel #JAchat #travel https://t.co/IO…
RTWBarefoot
RT @shop709: @jettingaround @suitcasenall A4. Minimalism is your friend when you're on your own. Less to keep track of, less to get lost,…
suitcasenall
A5. If I’m ever lonely when I travel solo, which is pretty rare, I find something to do or see (or eat!) that I really love. Usually looking at some art will do the trick! #JAchat #solotravel
WorkMomTravels
My overseas study experience was the best idea ever :-) I'm still so grateful my parents "allowed" me to fly to the other side of the world (though they may regret it now since I'm still dealing with this wanderlust thing....) #JAchat https://t.co/SXBkpLvgJb
NewYorkHabitat
replying to @FunInFairfax @FunInFairfax @Claudioula @suitcasenall Oh my. how did this story end? #JAChat
GWMtravels
replying to @jettingaround
@jettingaround @suitcasenall A5. I try to stay in hotels with bars - usually somebody there to chat with. In Paris last April, I stayed above the bar.
#JAchat
LixHewett
#jachat One thing I love about #solotravel is I feel a lot better acquainted with the city after. I have no sense of direction, so I rely on maps a lot, and matching up where I am with the map visual makes me understand the city in a way that I miss when someone else takes over.
RTWBarefoot
replying to @shop709 @shop709 @jettingaround @suitcasenall I travel with only hand luggage, usually in muted shades of blue or beige ... #jachat lol.
celticwdlust
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot Agree. I always plan my itinerary to avoid getting lost. #JAchat
NewYorkHabitat
replying to @WorkMomTravels @WorkMomTravels @suitcasenall A5: A busy schedule always cures loneliness! We find that it’s hard to be lonely when you are in front of a breathtaking view or in an amazing museum, gallery, etc. Exercising/walking a lot is great too! #JAChat
WorkMomTravels
replying to @PrairieStylFile @PrairieStylFile @NewYorkHabitat Yeppers! That's why my kids were started young :-) My daughter's first flight was at 8 weeks old. #JAchat
RTWBarefoot
RT @LixHewett: #jachat One thing I love about #solotravel is I feel a lot better acquainted with the city after. I have no sense of directi…
RTWBarefoot
replying to @LixHewett @LixHewett Maps rock. Paper maps. That you can scribble notes on, or planned routes ... #jachat
WorkMomTravels
replying to @jettingaround @jettingaround Uh hmm. you and that WhatsApp #PSG #JAchat
CharlesMcCool
replying to @WorkMomTravels @WorkMomTravels @Claudioula @mylestotravel @visitsouthbend @jettingaround @VisitIndiana @kristengill @RickGriffin @DarleyNewman @FunInFairfax Loving all the coolness in #TheBend @visitsouthbend and the anazing food and drink! #travel #JAchat
LindaPeters64
replying to @RTWBarefoot
@RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki @jettingaround @CharlesMcCool @coastalspc @fknightevents Definitely easier to couch surf
with family and friends, solo.
#JAChat
VoyagerVicki
replying to @ChinaMatt @ChinaMatt Dublin was my first solo trip destination (and first destination outside of the U.S.) too. #JAChat
FunInFairfax
replying to @CharlesMcCool @CharlesMcCool @suitcasenall A5 A little extra social media time helps. Back in the pre-cell phone days I always took a book or journal along. #travel #JAchat
WorkMomTravels
RT @GWMtravels: @jettingaround @suitcasenall A5. I try to stay in hotels with bars - usually somebody there to chat with. In Paris last A…
NewYorkHabitat
replying to @Claudioula @Claudioula Experiences you may ONLY have with #solotravel! #JAChat
RTWBarefoot
replying to @celticwdlust @celticwdlust Yes. And always look like you know where you're going, having remembered the itinerary #jachat
shop709
replying to @jettingaround @jettingaround @suitcasenall A5. I take a 'buddy' with me! For my study abroad, I took my stuffed panda and dressed her in my boyfriend's shirt for company. Our dorm cleaning ladies once tucked in my panda with my roommate (a local student)'s doll and it was so cute! #JAchat #solotravel
DCWriterMom
replying to @CharlesMcCool @CharlesMcCool @suitcasenall A4 For safety, I walk in well-lit areas at night and carry my cellphone. Going out to a restaurant or bar on your own gives you a chance to make new friends #JAChat
FunInFairfax
replying to @MyGeogLessons @MyGeogLessons Walking tours are a great idea. A food or beer-focused tour would be a fun way to get some interaction while exploring a new area. #JAchat
RTWBarefoot
RT @LindaPeters64: @RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki @jettingaround @CharlesMcCool @coastalspc @fknightevents Definitely easier to couch surf
with…
GWMtravels
replying to @CharlesMcCool
@CharlesMcCool @WorkMomTravels @Claudioula @mylestotravel @visitsouthbend @jettingaround @VisitIndiana @kristengill @RickGriffin @DarleyNewman @FunInFairfax @SBBrewWerks @pubclub @MikesRoadTrip I went for the Studebaker museum. Loved it there.
#JAchat
CharlesMcCool
replying to @FunInFairfax @FunInFairfax @always5star @TheBrehon @DiscoverIreland @TBEXevents @jpcacho @FoodTravelist @FoodTruckKings @suziday123 @GrnLakeGirl @RickGriffin @MyVirtualVaca @NothingButNE @LoriMoreno @GalsWander @MrScottEddy @AskAConcierge @AskChefDennis @abonniething @VikingCruises @visitnorway @VikingCruises has a great style of welcoming people back. #travel #JAchat
RTWBarefoot
replying to @LindaPeters64 @LindaPeters64 @VoyagerVicki @jettingaround @CharlesMcCool @coastalspc @fknightevents I did a lot of that on my last usa trip; either staying with friends, or staying in towns where i had friends. #jachat
WorkMomTravels
replying to @suitcasenall @suitcasenall Truly. It's how I get to keep in touch with my dad, too, since he lives in a different state. #JAchat
_Monique_White
A5. On a recent trip when I was feeling especially lonely, I joined up with a group for a tour. It made such a big difference. #JAChat
mylestotravel
A6: Best tip for #solotravel is to start off with dinner alone, then a short weekend trip. Take baby steps. Via @suitcasenall #JAchat
RTWBarefoot
RT @suitcasenall: Q6. Give us your best tips for solo travel! #JAchat https://t.co/irS0xHcNOy
MohanAhire3
RT @Claudioula: A5 #JAchat I embrace the local way of life. In Stellenbosch, I realized locals sit for a glass of wine as early as 5:00 pm…
MyGeogLessons
A6: Best tip for #solotravel is to do at least one thing per day that pushes your comfort zone. Don't be unsafe, but be willing to try a new food or visit a place you wouldn't usually see by yourself. #JAchat
jettingaround
A6: Pack light, there's nobody to help you with a heavy bag. ;) #solotravel #JAchat