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Txiki_Tales
A4 On my year in France, there were two other English assistants staying in the same town (Northern lasses!) but working in other schools - we even took a coach trip to Spain together! #pttravel
kate_frankie
replying to @DawnCorleone @DawnCorleone I actually think Hong Kong is a great place for a solo trip #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A3 #PTTravel My recent trip to Ba Na Hills in Vietnam https://t.co/YFTeZSHGhQ
NomadKeith
A4 #PTTravel Not at all ... I can usually hook up with other travellers. However, some operators (esp. cruise lines) do make a determined effort to get solos together; a practice not to everyone's taste.
aok_NW
A4 #PTTravel If I was alone, it was by choice. I never felt isolated. Finding other travelers isn't hard, just go to the tourist areas.
morethanldn
A4 I took a food tour in Bristol and it was a great way to meet other travellers. They were all couples but all so friendly and it was great to spend a few hours with new people trying new foods 😋 #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @Txiki_Tales: A4 On my year in France, there were two other English assistants staying in the same town (Northern lasses!) but working i…
kate_frankie
RT @adventures_nell: @kate_frankie A4) I’m counting my trip to Trento, Italy for Traverse as a solo trip as I didn’t know anyone before I w…
BudgetBreakBlog
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4 yes, I've felt isolated as a solo traveler. In China, I went days without speaking to anyone because of the language barrier. VPNs are a must for China! I've found other solo travelers are more open; groups are harder to break into! #PTTravel
Txiki_Tales
replying to @Txiki_Tales I did feel isolated at times, but growing up as one of three siblings in a relatively small house I actually valued having quite a bit of time to myself ;-) #pttravel
DawnCorleone
replying to @char_x0 @char_x0 @kate_frankie A4. I’m with you on that one. I prefer being alone on travels. #pttravel
FE_photograph
RT @VentsEtVoyages: #pttravel A3 in Austria, near the glacier https://t.co/wd6FhJeHp5
vickyinglis13
A1. I don't think I've done that many solo trips, as I'll often meet a ship's crew or expedition team on the way. But I had a wonderful few weeks in Iceland several years ago driving the ring road, hiking and camping #pttravel
VentsEtVoyages
#pttravel A4 I did not feel isolated at all, not looking for friends, just be on my own this is what is like and what i look for when i go solo
kate_frankie
replying to @adventures_nell @adventures_nell I totally agree. Traverse is a great group to meet up with once you get to know people. I love the conference #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @vickyinglis13: A1. I don't think I've done that many solo trips, as I'll often meet a ship's crew or expedition team on the way. But I…
DawnCorleone
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie It was great. Easy and convenient public transportation was the key. I saw so much in one week thanks to the MTR system. #pttravel
HHLifestyleTrav
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A1: My first solo trip was to London, Wales, Paris, and then on to Naples to nanny when I was 19. It was 1999. no cellphones, no social media, and I carried a huge @lonelyplanet book with me ;-) #PTTravel
morethanldn
replying to @VentsEtVoyages @VentsEtVoyages I agree! I generally like to be on my own on solo trips #PTTravel
kate_frankie
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A4 I enjoy some time doing my own travel but I don't feel isolated. You need to just start a few conversations and get chatting. People, especially other travellers, are really nice and generally inclusive. I'll always chat to someone!
kate_frankie
RT @VentsEtVoyages: #pttravel A4 I did not feel isolated at all, not looking for friends, just be on my own this is what is like and what i…
kate_frankie
RT @VentsEtVoyages: #pttravel A3 in Austria, near the glacier https://t.co/wd6FhJeHp5
kate_frankie
RT @DawnCorleone: @char_x0 @kate_frankie A4. I’m with you on that one. I prefer being alone on travels. #pttravel
StuartMHurlbut
replying to @heywhatsupcourt @heywhatsupcourt @kate_frankie A1 #PTTravel Not sure. It was a very long time ago. I used to hitch-hike around the UK a lot when I was a student.
kate_frankie
RT @Txiki_Tales: I did feel isolated at times, but growing up as one of three siblings in a relatively small house I actually valued having…
StromfieldAdvs
A4 Yeah sometimes I felt a bit lonely travelling on my won,it's just nice to share some of your experiences with someone - I'm quite vocal! I would go to the hostels in the lonely planet, I once roamed the street entertainment in Cuenca to meet company for Christmas! #Pttravel
HHLifestyleTrav
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2: My biggest fear was feeling lonely and having to do everything on my own, but it was actually really enlightening. I accidentally took a pic of a drug deal in Naples, and had to hide in a bank. but otherwise no issues! #PTTravel
JKatzaman
A5 Traveling solo, accommodations are easier to get and don't cost as much because I have lower standards than my family. #PTTravel
DawnCorleone
replying to @aok_NW @aok_NW @kate_frankie Love these pics! That’s a unique Starbucks. 😄 #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @BudgetBreakBlog: @kate_frankie A4 yes, I've felt isolated as a solo traveler. In China, I went days without speaking to anyone because…
FE_photograph
A5 #PTTravel Accommodation is easy enough to get value as a solo traveller but activities and tours is another matter
vickyinglis13
A2. I worried a lot about meeting people I didn't know. I suffer with really bad anxiety at times, and socialising without some familiar things (and people) is a challenge then #pttravel
kate_frankie
replying to @BudgetBreakBlog @BudgetBreakBlog That is true actually! China is one of the tougher places to meet people or speak any language other than Mandarin. I don't speak much other than hello and thank you so it can be isolating #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @morethanldn: A4 I took a food tour in Bristol and it was a great way to meet other travellers. They were all couples but all so friendl…
adventures_nell
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A5) I haven’t had enough experience of solo travel to really know, but not being able to split the cost of an Airbnb or hotel room would make things more expensive. Depends if you’re happy with a hostel! #PTTravel
BudgetBreakBlog
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A5 not at all! Hostels are very easy and cheap. I've found it cheaper to travel solo b/c I don't need to compromise on buying tickets for things I'd normally skip or get more expensive food and accommodation #PTTravel
Franglais27
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2) There are always fears when travelling solo as a woman especially where there are language barriers but I did meet a few people to talk to at the hotel! #PTTravel
StromfieldAdvs
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie I found accommodation a difficult one when I earned a bit more money - spend my budget and don't meet people or lower the budget and meet people at hostels.....#pttravel :s
NomadKeith
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel There was a lovely 'solo' lady hooked up with us in Iceland. She said she liked us because we didn't begin every sentence with 'When we were in ...' or 'Have you been to...?' 😆
kate_frankie
replying to @morethanldn @morethanldn Yes, food tours or cooking classes can be great. I've done yoga and day trips to meet other people too #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @vickyinglis13: A2. I worried a lot about meeting people I didn't know. I suffer with really bad anxiety at times, and socialising witho…
HHLifestyleTrav
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A3: Brussels Christmas Market Street Scene - December 2003. Shot on a 1982 Canon AE1 film camera + 50mm lens. Until I met my husband I often travelled alone! Â #PTTravel
kate_frankie
replying to @vickyinglis13 @vickyinglis13 I think social anxiety can affect a lot of people even extroverts. I can have days or particular situations where I feel anxious too #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @FE_photograph: A5 #PTTravel Accommodation is easy enough to get value as a solo traveller but activities and tours is another matter
BudgetBreakBlog
replying to @vickyinglis13 @vickyinglis13 @kate_frankie I totally agree! I've found it hard to get out of my head and meet people when travelling solo #PTTravel
HHLifestyleTrav
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4: I don't like hostels (I'm an introvert who needs her sleep!). so I tend to hang out at bars if I want to meet people. which means I often meet locals rather than tourists. which I think is ideal! #PTTravel