#Solo #Travel - Pros & Cons
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TaitandKate
replying to @wheresshellyii @wheresshellyii A3- I start conversations in cafes or ask questions of folks around me. Its the easiest way to meet folks, find out what's going on around town, what the locals are up to. #TTOT
meganotravels
travelbetterUK
travelabouts
RT @TravelDudes: Q4. via @ThisTravelLover Any tips for eating dinner alone without feeling awkward while travelling? #TTOT
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RT @wheresshellyii: Q4 via @thistravellover Any tips for eating dinner alone without feeling awkward while travelling? #TTOT
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RT @SonjaSwissLife: A3 I completely agree @AmalfiBlueBook Some people just talk to each other - one can do that at home. #TTOT https://t.co…
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RT @meganotravels: See Las Vegas on the Cheap - #ttot #lp #ngtradar https://t.co/VTTCBHub5d
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RT @SonjaSwissLife: A3 Only when you feel like @ChinaMatt !! #TTOT https://t.co/Sp4kyTeDkv
aok_NW
A4 #ttot The only thing I’d suggest is arriving early, but mostly because the serves faster if the place isn’t too busy.
SonjaSwissLife
A3 Yes, @ataxiascot there's great opportunities for exchanges & food & drink can be the ice breaker #TTOT https://t.co/Ui3U90zgRM
todayInIreland
Q4
via @thistravellover
Any tips for eating dinner alone without feeling awkward while traveling?
#TTOT #travel #solotravel ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️
SharLivingstone
A4 Practise at home by going to cafes. You get used to it. Tables by the window allow for watching the outside world so you're less bothered by fellow diners #TTOT https://t.co/WNmiCRiLhW
ataxiascot
replying to @SonjaSwissLife @SonjaSwissLife It may be a Celtic thing. Not sure. But when I was a kid, my parents would make me talk to strangers (especially people waiting at bus stops for some reason - "go on, say hello to the nice lady/man"). #TTOT
SharLivingstone
A4 Some restaurants give the worst table to solo diners, which is usually at the front door where you're most conspicuous. Don't be afraid to ask for a different table #TTOT https://t.co/CIeW1qqtN3
juliedawnfox
Convento da Arrábida. A Hillside Monastery Near Lisbon With Enviable Views - Seen this? #Portugal #travel #ttot https://t.co/ZxpUa0Zj19
todayInIreland
A2:
A pro of traveling solo is it's easier to rent rooms on the sly from locals. A con of #solotravel is the Single Supplement- a total ripoff if you ask me. I rarely spend a DIME in a hotel that charges one. #ttot
SonjaSwissLife
A3 There you go! @MeToddScott Stay interesting & people seem migrate towards you, right! #TTOT https://t.co/RQ0qTq1exz
epic7travel
replying to @flystayluxe @flystayluxe Thanks Amanda! So happy to hear our #Antarctica photos spark wanderlust! It’s a very special place! I hope you get to visit someday soon as it will truly touch your soul #travel #travelgoals #TTOT
MeToddScott
replying to @wheresshellyii
@wheresshellyii @thistravellover A4 Order soup and slurp loudly, if anyone looks at you, lock eyes with them and get into a staring contest. You will feel like a winner as you are victorious in multiple staring contests.
#NotAwkward #NotAtAll #TTOT 😳
MrBobPowers
A4. Eating/drinking alone is mostly not much fun - best way is to eat outside a streetside café/restaurant, relax and watch the world go by .....
free entertainment and nobody notices you! #ttot
ataxiascot
A4. Ask if you can join others who look approachable. Other people on their own - or groups (couples not so much). #TTOT
SonjaSwissLife
A4 When dining alone seek hostels or restaurants that have a singles/group table, bar seating. Ask to share a table in a crowded place or offer places at your table to those searching. Talk to people! #TTOT Image: @pixabay
SharLivingstone
A4 True! I think they want the solo diners out quickly so they can fill the table with more people who will spend more but it means less awkward time for the solo diner #TTOT https://t.co/X8AYfi0XAh
TaitandKate
replying to @wheresshellyii @wheresshellyii @thistravellover A4- A tough one! I love to eat. but terribly shy. I just put on my best lipstick, smile and say hello to whoever makes eye contact and let it go from there. #TTOT
Expatterns
Just realised why there were so many little white dogs on #Malta ... and why they are called Maltese now ... fuck (more to come soon) #ttot
SonjaSwissLife
A3 Travel provides serendipity for social encounters. I'm found the same during travel. #TTOT https://t.co/2p3Qh6xARb
ataxiascot
replying to @SharLivingstone @SharLivingstone Totally this. Window seats. Or seats where you will come into contact with others. Avoid corners at the back #TTOT
AnneAbbot
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DrFumblefinger
Guest post today from #LaraSmith, who offers several suggestions to help smooth your move to a new country. #expat #ttot.
https://t.co/8BCnxIhAXX
MeToddScott
replying to @SonjaSwissLife
@SonjaSwissLife Yup and don't act desperate about it too. "You guys think I'm cool, right?!" ;)
There are some people who just don't want to talk to anyone. usually the fanny pack and black socks with sandals help to clearly identify these individuals ;) #TTOT
SonjaSwissLife
A3 That's amazing. Perhaps the UK is just a safer place than where I grew up. In reality there were few problems & I overcame the command & started talking 😁#TTOT https://t.co/VhgYkeqqsj
JustinLaurenXO
TIBTraveller
replying to @thistravellover
@thistravellover #TTOT A4: Bring a book, explore new things to do online or make friends before going for dinner.
Funny, it’s actually one of the most frequent asked questions when people hear I travel solo. I’m picky with food, going solo gives me freedom
ataxiascot
replying to @TaitandKate @TaitandKate @wheresshellyii @thistravellover Yes, a deep breath - and go for it. Most people are welcoming. Doors open. #TTOT
travelabouts
RT @Expatterns: Just realised why there were so many little white dogs on #Malta ... and why they are called Maltese now ... fuck (more to…
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RT @AnneAbbot: Bangkok has a whole host of sights and activities that can be enjoyed without spending a thing. Here are 11 ways to explore…
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RT @SonjaSwissLife: A3 Travel provides serendipity for social encounters. I'm found the same during travel. #TTOT https://t.co/2p3Qh6xARb
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RT @DrFumblefinger: Guest post today from #LaraSmith, who offers several suggestions to help smooth your move to a new country. #expat #tt…
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RT @SonjaSwissLife: A3 That's amazing. Perhaps the UK is just a safer place than where I grew up. In reality there were few problems & I ov…
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RT @JustinLaurenXO: High Park Cherry Blossoms Toronto #travel #ttot https://t.co/JZ9Y3nsi3k
TravelDudes
GWMtravels
replying to @TravelDudes
@TravelDudes @thistravellover A4. A table on the patio to watch the world pass by.
Bring a book or a small notepad.
Sit at the bar.
Once I stopped concerning myself with what others thought, the awkwardness went away.
#TTOT
SonjaSwissLife
A4 Good for you! @TaitandKate More people should be like you. A lot of people are shy, or shy at times. We just get on with it. #TTOT https://t.co/rfCBwEqNiV
wheresshellyii todayInIreland
replying to @oisinhawes @oisinhawes Anywhere! I was invited to stay with strangers in Granada, Spain, Nepal, England. Conversationalists win out! #TTOT
ataxiascot
replying to @TIBTraveller @TIBTraveller @thistravellover This is such an under-realised benefit of travelling solo. The freedom to do things at your own pace. #TTOT
MrBobPowers
replying to @SonjaSwissLife @SonjaSwissLife No - I was told not to talk to strangers too. didn't stop me though! #ttot
SonjaSwissLife
A4 This really works. I'm always asking people if I can share their table at certain types of places. Most congenial #TTOT https://t.co/hozlnpFmkv