Is it normal to go on holiday... by yourself?

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I've been abroad by myself about 3 times in my lifetime, and I'm 25. I enjoyed visiting Northern Europe last summer, I stayed in a hotel by myself, all paid for by myself. Is this normal? I only intended on going there because I felt that I would enjoy going, and it's somewhere I would always like to visit. I had no intention to go there to see friends or family, for a business meeting etc. I enjoy my own company and I felt that it is a nice trip away from everyone. Has anyone else ever been abroad by themselves for a holiday, what do you think of this? ...

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago

    That sounds like the best way to travel, actually. While my husband would be cool with sleeping almost anywhere that doesn't include laying on sharp objects, I know some people can be a serious bitch to accommodate.

    I'd hate to be exploring the streets of London and gazing at the historical masterpieces that were once the daily lives of my ancestors and hearing "I'm tiiiired" behind me. Bitch, go be tired...

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  • dragoscorp
    11 years ago

    Hell yeah, that's normal. That is mostly how I roll. I love my family and friends but traveling with them can be a bit taxing and everyone has a different agenda, schedule, habits, interests, etc. Sometimes, traveling alone can get lonely but I think its benefits far outweigh its liabilities.

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  • KatieLiz
    11 years ago

    I'd love to go travelling on my own :) Unfortunately it can be dangerous for women, especially in places like Thailand.

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  • ShovedUpTheDonkey
    11 years ago

    Yeah that's normal, I have a dream of travelling the world by myself. I could see and go what I like, do what I like and not have to negotiate with someone else. I can enjoy the solidarity and just be happy in my own bubble. I would love it!

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    Yeah, it seems normal. I've been on holiday with friends, family and with people I've been in relationships with, but I've also gone on holiday by myself. Just because nobody else is going doesn't mean you can't go by yourself and have fun.

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  • ProseAthlete
    11 years ago

    That sounds fantastic!

    I accompanied an ex to Stockholm on a business trip years ago; it was business for him, but I was there to see the sights. While he was cloistered in an office working all day, I was out shopping, visiting the open-air market, roaming the old quarter and checking out museums. Honestly, I was sorry I wasn't by myself and enjoyed my solitary vacation more than the time I shared. I paid my own way, but I would gladly have paid extra to have more time to explore by myself.

    On the other hand, I wasn't very into the guy, which is why he became an ex shortly after the trip. If I had been with someone terrific, I might have felt differently.

    Going abroad by yourself sounds magnificent; do it as often as you can afford to go! Immersing yourself in somewhere new is wonderful.

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    • zendal
      11 years ago

      Why not again? Not a buisness trip, but I mean a real holiday abroad by yourself. Meet new people, make new friends, be relaxed, forget about the rest of your life, visit where you want, when you want, how you want... Just do it, nothing bad could happen. It will do you good, and will make you happy and maybe even think differently about things.

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  • Anime7
    11 years ago

    Please tell me, what was it like? Were you scared? Did you bring anything with you?

    I'm planning to go to Europe by myself towards the end of this new year and I really want to know what you did and how did you prepare yourself.

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    • disfunkshinal
      11 years ago

      What part of Europe?

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      • Anime7
        11 years ago

        I was actually hoping to just traverse around different countries, starting in England and ending wherever life wants me to. I want to be inside a concentration camp, I want to see Switzerland and I want to explore castles. I'm young and free and I'll be damned if I'm stuck in America only seeing a small portion of the world.

        What about you, is there any place you want to go to in particular?

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        • disfunkshinal
          11 years ago

          Almost everywhere, but maybe south Korea so I can get my gangnam on. Lol. Or India for some bollywood living. Or France. For the wine.

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          • Anime7
            11 years ago

            South Korea I heard is really beautiful. I'd like to go to India someday. And France definitely, although I don't really drink at all.

            What's the coolest place you've been to?

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            • disfunkshinal
              11 years ago

              Not Dominican Republic, so I'll say America since it's the second place.

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  • little_freak
    11 years ago

    I don't see anything wrong with that. I'll grant you, for many people it would be unbearably lonely/boring, but it doesn't have to be that way. If it's not that way for you, then good4u.

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  • dirtybirdy
    11 years ago

    I haven't :( but i'd love to.

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  • bananaface
    11 years ago

    It sounds like something I would very much enjoy doing. I'd enjoy going abroad, with or without people, but that sounds like a great thing to do. I don't know why, there's just something really nice about the idea of travelling alone. It would be very fun (for me) to go with people, but I can't see why you'd need them. It seems like a good way to get away from everything. Argh, I would love to go travelling by myself! Ahh, it seems so lovely. Did you have fun?:)

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    • zendal
      11 years ago

      Yes, it was great -- I could go and visit where I want, when I wanted. I felt a bit weird for the first time, but I just lied to the people and people at the hotel I'm visiting for buisness meetings. (=

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