Comments on: Travel Alone and Love it: 50 tips http://solotravelerblog.com/travel-alone-tips/ Solo travel tips, solo travel destinations, solo travel stories... the blog for those who travel alone. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:11:20 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Wynn http://solotravelerblog.com/travel-alone-tips/#comment-420 Wynn Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:15:18 +0000 http://solotravelerblog.com/?p=1064#comment-420 I'm embarking on my round the world solo trip next year. Thank you for the article! I’m embarking on my round the world solo trip next year. Thank you for the article!

]]> By: admin http://solotravelerblog.com/travel-alone-tips/#comment-316 admin Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:09:16 +0000 http://solotravelerblog.com/?p=1064#comment-316 I think that's a very good point. Locals can interpret dress many ways. They can feel disrespected, intimidated, appalled... many things that can limit your access to wonderful cultural experiences I think that’s a very good point. Locals can interpret dress many ways. They can feel disrespected, intimidated, appalled… many things that can limit your access to wonderful cultural experiences

]]> By: TR http://solotravelerblog.com/travel-alone-tips/#comment-315 TR Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:18:44 +0000 http://solotravelerblog.com/?p=1064#comment-315 I know this is often a subject of contentious debate - but brushing up on the local dress code expectations can go a long way to enriching your solo travel experience and getting to know the locals better. On a recent trip, I noticed those who were scantily clad in Luang Prabang, Laos for example, were completely ignored by locals; locals felt seriously disrespected. I know this is often a subject of contentious debate – but brushing up on the local dress code expectations can go a long way to enriching your solo travel experience and getting to know the locals better.

On a recent trip, I noticed those who were scantily clad in Luang Prabang, Laos for example, were completely ignored by locals; locals felt seriously disrespected.

]]> By: admin http://solotravelerblog.com/travel-alone-tips/#comment-304 admin Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:20:08 +0000 http://solotravelerblog.com/?p=1064#comment-304 I don't know of a site like this for that purpose but there is a Yahoo discussion group on Solo Travel and sometimes I notice people looking for travel partners there. You can give it a try. I don’t know of a site like this for that purpose but there is a Yahoo discussion group on Solo Travel and sometimes I notice people looking for travel partners there. You can give it a try.

]]> By: robin http://solotravelerblog.com/travel-alone-tips/#comment-303 robin Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:14:18 +0000 http://solotravelerblog.com/?p=1064#comment-303 Is there a site that is similar to this one that also includes those who would like to find a travel partner? I am not partial to traveling alone, although it seems I envy all of you who do. I wish I could. I just can't, not yet anyway. Robin Is there a site that is similar to this one that also includes those who would like to find a travel partner? I am not partial to traveling alone, although it seems I envy all of you who do. I wish I could. I just can’t, not yet anyway. Robin

]]> By: admin http://solotravelerblog.com/travel-alone-tips/#comment-181 admin Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:39:37 +0000 http://solotravelerblog.com/?p=1064#comment-181 Great additions to the list. Thanks! Great additions to the list. Thanks!

]]> By: Scribetrotter http://solotravelerblog.com/travel-alone-tips/#comment-180 Scribetrotter Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:42:53 +0000 http://solotravelerblog.com/?p=1064#comment-180 I absolutely agree with having a routine - it's the one best piece of advice I give fellow travelers as well. I know it's often saved me from attacks of loneliness... I loved your tips on dining solo - especially about reading a funny book and laughing - how brilliant! Perhaps I can reciprocate by adding a few of my own: - go early, when families eat - it's more casual, less daunting - dress up and look like you own the world - you can read - but you can also write in your journal - this often brings over the curious "Excuse me but just what are you writing??" (perhaps they think I'm a restaurant critic! :-) Thanks for a great post! I absolutely agree with having a routine – it’s the one best piece of advice I give fellow travelers as well. I know it’s often saved me from attacks of loneliness…

I loved your tips on dining solo – especially about reading a funny book and laughing – how brilliant!

Perhaps I can reciprocate by adding a few of my own:
- go early, when families eat – it’s more casual, less daunting
- dress up and look like you own the world
- you can read – but you can also write in your journal – this often brings over the curious “Excuse me but just what are you writing??” (perhaps they think I’m a restaurant critic! :-)

Thanks for a great post!

]]> By: Rosalie loves Stun Guns http://solotravelerblog.com/travel-alone-tips/#comment-179 Rosalie loves Stun Guns Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:25:39 +0000 http://solotravelerblog.com/?p=1064#comment-179 Great article! Don't forget your sunglasses. And do find out about the public restroom situation (lots of change needed in some cities, like Paris), secrets to riding the subways/trains/buses, and special perks for museum pass holders! Depending on your destination and mode of transportation, you might also think about protection, like a personal alarm, pepper spray, or even a stun gun. Above all, have fun and be safe! Great article! Don’t forget your sunglasses. And do find out about the public restroom situation (lots of change needed in some cities, like Paris), secrets to riding the subways/trains/buses, and special perks for museum pass holders! Depending on your destination and mode of transportation, you might also think about protection, like a personal alarm, pepper spray, or even a stun gun. Above all, have fun and be safe!

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