julesmb606 Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Hi I just found out that I will be travelling alone now as my friend can't travel due to health reasons. I am nervous about this. I am going to an all inclusive resort so I am hoping it is safer. How do i approach others and not look needy as a solo traveller or just how to break the ice? I have tried to see if there are others travelling alone in a forum but have had no replies yet. I would appreciate any help or comments.
kodakgirl Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) I've done tons of travelling alone, since I was 17. I've always found it very enjoyable and meaningful. It's great to get to do whatever you'd like whenever, without having to worry about the approval or moods of another, and it's also great, on a personal-growth level, to rely solely on yourself to manage things and figure things out. It really brings you out of your shell. I tend to be pretty shy, though I hate it, and I love how solo travel encourages socialization. I actually met my ex while we were both travelling alone (I don't necessarily recommend this as a way of meeting people, since it almost inevitably leads to an LDR, but at the same time I don't regret going for it in the least!). That said, my solo travel sounds fairly different from yours-- I was backpacking around in the UK, Scandinavia, and New Zealand, staying in hostels, taking public transit etc. I was always meeting lots of young people that way, often travelling alone themselves or in very friendly adventurous groups. I've never been to an all-inclusive resort so I honestly have no idea what exactly to expect as far as socializing. People are going to be relaxed and on vacation and having a good time though, so I imagine most of them would be pretty open to chatting by the pool or bar or whatever. People are in good moods on vacation, and usually are happy to share that! Are you feeling nervous about any of the other aspects of travel alone? If you're used to following someone else's lead it can be a bit nerve-wracking, even if all you have to do between home and the resort is get through an airport and to your hotel. Luckily, these days it is so easy to prepare for that. You can read all about the airport you're going to, how to get to the transportation, what transportation is available, and all that. Make sure you have some of the country's currency before you arrive-- you don't need the anxiety of having your bank card not work at the airport ATM (trust me!). You can read forums for advice on the area, what to do, what to avoid. (tours and activities are great natural ways to meet other travelers as well, and great fun even if you don't). It actually feels really great when you get to your room and think, yeah, I did it!! Good luck and have fun! P. S. I just noticed you're from Canada too-- you are invariably going to meet some Canadians and be immediate friends just because you are all Canadian, haha Edited March 16, 2014 by kodakgirl canada!
Author julesmb606 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 Hi thank you for the reply I am not so nervous now. I have travelled alone before but it was a long time ago and I managed well. I think this will be a great experience for me and make me be more social then I usually am.
Disillusioned Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 I'm a radio ham, so I get to talk to people overseas all the time without getting on a plane. Doesn't cost me anything, and I never have to put up with rude customs agents, TSA pervs, or flight cancellations. Besides, there's nothing in Europe or anywhere else I really want to see.
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