Travelling Alone

I've always traveled with somebody when I traveled for a holiday. The only times I've tried traveling alone were because of work. This time, I will try to travel alone. Next year, on my birth month, I am traveling to Bacolod alone. I've booked my fare this early, and I hope I would have a good (and safe) time.

Dear Ms. Bingskee When I was a bachelor, I mostly travelled all alone. The only advantage that I find in this is that I can go where-ever I want and in whatever way I want. Nothing beyond. Travelling with company definitely has its merits but many a times the problem is that you have to give up an idea or two for the sake of the company. For instance, you might not walk all day long or even spend the entire day at the museum just because the company wants to do other things.... But that is all fine as far as the entertainment is concerned when in a company.

In my younger days I traveled on my own. These days I travel with my 4 year old disabled son and my 2 year old daughter. I used to stay at youth hostels and backpacker hostels in the dorms. I found them to be friendly places full of interesting people from many different countries. Now I stay in locally owned guest houses and when I get the opportunity unusual accommodation. I have traveled alone in the Maldives, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, America and many European countries. I have traveled with my kids to Portugal, the Baltic countries, South Africa, Canada and Colombia. I went to Bulgaria and Romania alone. That was the trip that I had a language barrier with. One of my friends split up with his girlfriend. With my advice he booked a trip around the world to get over it. The highlights of his two month trip were New York, Miami and Cape Town. He came back home having mended his broken heart.

Travelling is a daunting and stressful experience. The further you travel the more difficult it seem to get. Travelling in a group is better than travelling alone because it is really helpful to have people looking after each other in strange environments. It is also helps with moving luggage and looking after luggage when you perhaps need to go to the bathroom or something similar. And I think there is a level of protection provided if you travel in group rather than travel alone.

I prefer to travel with company too. Usually if I'm travelling alone, it's either on business, or to meet somebody (like family).

I actually prefer to travel alone. I do not mind travelling with other people but I just like it better alone. I can stop where I want and take my time on the things I want to take time to see and then move on. But then I am the one who got rid of everything and moved halfway across the country to a city where I did not know anyone at all!

bingskee, I am not totally against traveling alone for one it is as what you've said where we have total freedom and control on what we want to do and where we want to go without having to look out for our partner's choices and considerations. However, I believe it is not totally economical compared when you have a partner to share and spread the cost of traveling. For a start, airlines nowadays are encouraging travelers with special fares for 2 and above travelers traveling together. On the other hand, I can think of a few reasons why some people should travel alone, especially those that does not relate well or are quite individualistic. They just need their own space and does not share views rather easily. So, instead of ruining what might be a great holiday, I suppose they would be better off traveling on their own. As for those recovering from a break up, I don't think there's a rule that they should travel alone. It would depend on whether they can handle themselves emotionally during the trip or they might just come off worse than better. Sometimes, they need friends or family to be around to share and find closure and as such, it will be up to each one to find what is best or comfortable. For me, I've traveled alone to some relatively safe places like Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbeans - just to name a few and I find it important to do one's homework to understand about the place and the people there, before going. It helps to have a clearer understanding about the dos and don'ts especially the latter - so that we can know how to go about without bringing unnecessary attention on ourselves. Other than that, it is a totally great experience of total freedom.

I don't want to travel alone, its lonesome. I want company. The more the merrier. We got big discounts on everything we do during our travel or vacation when we are in group. So we can spend wise during our vacation and get more happiness.

Though i haven't really traveled far alone, i would like to try it someday. I used to shop alone when i was in college but it's a totally different thing from traveling to a far away place especially a foreign land. I plan to go alone to Boracay but my friend lives there and she would be meeting me upon arrival so you can't really call it traveling alone. I don't know why i would like to experience traveling alone. The curiosity of not having my husband with me in a foreign land is something that would be very interesting to experience. I plan to go to Bangkok alone or in Korea or maybe London.

Well I must say, Some times you want to travel alone because of circumstances around you and some times when you need peace and calmness in your busy and full of thrilling life. On the other hand when you feel happy and want to enjoy life with your friends and family so you travel by making sure no one left behind so all can enjoy maximum.

Hi Bingskee, To me it would not be fun travelling alone extensively in strange countries.I would look more at bus tours or cruises or something if I was going to travel out on my own.To me it would be more relaxing and safer.You would have so much more fun travelling with a friend who enjoys doing similar things so you can make the most of it that way.

hai friend you may gain lot of experiences when you travel alone, every one travels with company but alone travel,,,,, it is not easy job but you can experience your emotions, when you return to base really you enjoy your travel i love to travel alone with safe and guidence have a great day friend

I really love travelling and I was alone on my very first travel overseas. It is quiet scary because it was my first time to ride an airplane, first trip abroad. It would be much nicer if I had someone with me. Although money wise, it would be lesser expenses and you don`t have to mind others but the difference is when your with company of either your friends or your families, you will have a more enjoyable trip. You don`t have to take pictures on your own because you have someone to take the shot for you. It is not only pictures of the scenery but also it has you in it. It would be more fun if you share it with your loved ones. So, I rather have someone to accompany me whenever I travel.