Comments on: The Not-So-Lonely Solo Traveler http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/ A Solo Travel Blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:26:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: What Is Solo Travel? | SoloFriendly.com http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-566 What Is Solo Travel? | SoloFriendly.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:48:31 +0000 http://solofriendly.com/?p=3056#comment-566 [...] doesn‘t mean you’ll always be alone during your travels.  As I’ve mentioned in other posts, there are ways to make friends and meet people to hang out with when you travel.  Or maybe you [...] [...] doesn‘t mean you’ll always be alone during your travels.  As I’ve mentioned in other posts, there are ways to make friends and meet people to hang out with when you travel.  Or maybe you [...]

]]> By: SoloFriendly http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-662 SoloFriendly Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:01:28 +0000 http://solofriendly.com/?p=3056#comment-662 Thank you, Lauren. You're a backpacker, yes? I think that style of travel, especially, is conducive to meeting others when you travel. You're bound to meet up with others at hostels or as you say, by couchsurfing. Thank you, Lauren. You're a backpacker, yes? I think that style of travel, especially, is conducive to meeting others when you travel. You're bound to meet up with others at hostels or as you say, by couchsurfing.

]]> By: SoloFriendly http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-544 SoloFriendly Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:28 +0000 http://solofriendly.com/?p=3056#comment-544 Thank you, Lauren. You're a backpacker, yes? I think that style of travel, especially, is conducive to meeting others when you travel. You're bound to meet up with others at hostels or as you say, by couchsurfing. Thank you, Lauren. You're a backpacker, yes? I think that style of travel, especially, is conducive to meeting others when you travel. You're bound to meet up with others at hostels or as you say, by couchsurfing.

]]> By: Lauren Quinn http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-543 Lauren Quinn Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:20:12 +0000 http://solofriendly.com/?p=3056#comment-543 Great post. I'm always surprised by how surprised other people are when I say I like to travel alone. It's hardly ever lonely--in fact, the opposite. I'm more open and meet so many more people when I'm sola. And social networking websites have really made it easier to connect with like-minded travelers--I love Couchsurfing not just for, well, couchsurfing, but because it enables me to meet so many more people, locals and travelers alike. Not empty tips at all. Thanks! Great post. I'm always surprised by how surprised other people are when I say I like to travel alone. It's hardly ever lonely–in fact, the opposite. I'm more open and meet so many more people when I'm sola. And social networking websites have really made it easier to connect with like-minded travelers–I love Couchsurfing not just for, well, couchsurfing, but because it enables me to meet so many more people, locals and travelers alike. Not empty tips at all. Thanks!

]]> By: SoloFriendly http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-523 SoloFriendly Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:17:38 +0000 http://solofriendly.com/?p=3056#comment-523 You are so right, Doug. Thanks for stopping by! You are so right, Doug. Thanks for stopping by!

]]> By: Doug Pologe http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-522 Doug Pologe Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:45:27 +0000 http://solofriendly.com/?p=3056#comment-522 This is more than just "helpful advice". Unless traveling is an enjoyable experience there will come a time when there isn't sufficient motivation to go out and hit the road again. This is more than just “helpful advice”. Unless traveling is an enjoyable experience there will come a time when there isn't sufficient motivation to go out and hit the road again.

]]> By: SoloFriendly http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-512 SoloFriendly Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:51:46 +0000 http://solofriendly.com/?p=3056#comment-512 You are absolutely right, Betsy. Networking and social skills are critical in life. Solo travel is a great way to learn them and practice them! You are absolutely right, Betsy. Networking and social skills are critical in life. Solo travel is a great way to learn them and practice them!

]]> By: SoloFriendly http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-511 SoloFriendly Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:37:51 +0000 http://solofriendly.com/?p=3056#comment-511 Hi, Blake! Nice to see you here. About the "empty tips" thing--it just seems you see a lot of lists of travel tips online without any evidence they've actually worked for anyone. I wanted to show that yes, these things have worked for me. :-)<br><br>I prefer cities for the reason you mention; it's easier for me to connect with other people in cities (I'm fairly introverted, so the more opportunities, the better my odds). Is it safe to assume there weren't a lot of other backpackers in the Spanish countryside, and that's why you were lonely? Or were the residents there not overly friendly?<br><br>Have you written anything about Madrid on your blog yet? I would love to read it. Spain is on my short travel list for the near future, since I'm trying to learn Spanish. Madrid and Barcelona both appeal to me. <br><br>Thanks for your comments!<br>Gray Hi, Blake! Nice to see you here. About the “empty tips” thing–it just seems you see a lot of lists of travel tips online without any evidence they've actually worked for anyone. I wanted to show that yes, these things have worked for me. :-)

I prefer cities for the reason you mention; it's easier for me to connect with other people in cities (I'm fairly introverted, so the more opportunities, the better my odds). Is it safe to assume there weren't a lot of other backpackers in the Spanish countryside, and that's why you were lonely? Or were the residents there not overly friendly?

Have you written anything about Madrid on your blog yet? I would love to read it. Spain is on my short travel list for the near future, since I'm trying to learn Spanish. Madrid and Barcelona both appeal to me.

Thanks for your comments!
Gray

]]> By: Betsy http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-510 Betsy Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:29:42 +0000 http://solofriendly.com/?p=3056#comment-510 Informative post, Gray, and so true. You can't hear this enough. One of the best things about solo travel is that you can quite easily shut out the world around you, but people forget that you can just as easily head out on the road to gather a new group of friends with different perspectives, experiences, and ideas to share.<br><br>I have to add, even if being gregarious and meeting new people is outside of your comfort zone, it's one of the best skills you can possibly master in any career or social arena. And it takes practice. Why not combine that skill-building with a great trip?! Informative post, Gray, and so true. You can't hear this enough. One of the best things about solo travel is that you can quite easily shut out the world around you, but people forget that you can just as easily head out on the road to gather a new group of friends with different perspectives, experiences, and ideas to share.

I have to add, even if being gregarious and meeting new people is outside of your comfort zone, it's one of the best skills you can possibly master in any career or social arena. And it takes practice. Why not combine that skill-building with a great trip?!

]]> By: SoloFriendly http://solofriendly.com/the-not-so-lonely-solo-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-509 SoloFriendly Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:14:29 +0000 http://solofriendly.com/?p=3056#comment-509 Hi, Keith! I wasn't sure if you'd want to be identified by your real name, so I went with your alias in the article. Same reason for not including that great photo of you and J next to the Lobster Zone. :-) Do I have your email? I'll send it to you.<br><br>Wow--7-8 weeks! I envy you--that is a fantastic itinerary. You are very fortunate to already know people all over the world to meet up with. Some of us have to work a little harder to find some. If you have time, I'd love to have you contribute to the Discussion on solo travel at my Facebook page. You have a lot of experience.<br><br>Cheers!<br>Gray Hi, Keith! I wasn't sure if you'd want to be identified by your real name, so I went with your alias in the article. Same reason for not including that great photo of you and J next to the Lobster Zone. :-) Do I have your email? I'll send it to you.

Wow–7-8 weeks! I envy you–that is a fantastic itinerary. You are very fortunate to already know people all over the world to meet up with. Some of us have to work a little harder to find some. If you have time, I'd love to have you contribute to the Discussion on solo travel at my Facebook page. You have a lot of experience.

Cheers!
Gray

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