Solo Travel

22d ago

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Tips for visiting Giverny and ClaTips for visiting Giverny and Claude Monet’s house on a day trip from Parisude Monet’s house on a day trip from Paris

I’m currently spending a week in Paris on my own and decided to take a day trip to Giverny to visit Monet's House and Gardens. It turned out to be an amazing experience and I’d definitely recommend it if you have the opportunity. I took an early morning train to Vernon-Giverny...

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14d ago

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Just got back from Vegas and honestly don't get the hate

I I keep seeing posts about how Las Vegas is overrated, overpriced, and not worth visiting solo, so I was a bit hesitant before my trip. Having just returned, I can honestly say I had a great time. Sure, Vegas can be incredibly expensive if you go all-in on gambling, clubs,...

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8d ago

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Unusual solo travel activities for “free exploration” days

On slower days during solo trips, many travelers intentionally build in time for low-pressure, off-itinerary activities just to observe local life or reset from structured sightseeing. Common “wandering day” ideas include: Visiting a McDonald’s (or similar global chain) in a...

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21d ago

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Possible cruise fare glitch or mistake deal on NCL booking

Did anyone else manage to book this unusually cheap solo cruise fare that looks like a pricing glitch or mistake? I managed to catch it before it disappeared and it stayed available for about a day after I noticed it, though I am not sure how long it had already been live before...

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21d ago

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Experiences of reconnecting with a past travel fling during solo travel

I’m currently on a solo trip and recently reconnected with someone I had a brief travel romance with a couple of years ago. Seeing him again brought back a lot of feelings and chemistry, and I really enjoyed spending time together while I was in his city. However, I also...

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26d ago

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Solo traveler on Norwegian Viva, specialty dining shows 2-person tables, is this normal?

Hi everyone, I’m traveling solo on the Norwegian Viva this July and I’ve already pre-booked 4 specialty restaurants through the app using the Free at Sea specialty dining package. What is confusing me is that most of the reservations are showing tables for at least 2 guests,...

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7d ago

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First solo trip led to an unexpected holiday romance

Hi everyone, About a month ago, I wrapped up my first-ever solo trip at age 24, spending three weeks traveling around Southeast Asia and finishing in Singapore. It turned out to be an incredible experience, and the ending was even more memorable than I expected. Before arriving...

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7d ago

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Involuntarily moved train seat while traveling solo on Copenhagen to Stockholm route

I am currently on a solo train journey from Copenhagen to Stockholm, which is about a 5.5 hour ride. I boarded normally, found my assigned seat in my booked carriage, and everything was fine at the start. About an hour into the trip, the train stopped and an older married couple...

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7d ago

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Yay or nay on using a BRB sign while cruising solo?

Hi everyone, I’ll be taking my first solo cruise on the Divina this August, and I’m feeling a bit anxious about it. One of my biggest concerns is finding places to sit, whether at the buffet or on deck. Since I’ll be traveling alone, I worry that if I leave my seat for a few...

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11d ago

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What would you have done in this seat situation on a long-haul flight?

A couple of months ago, I was on a 13.5-hour flight and had pre-booked a window seat since I prefer it. The flight was fairly full, but I ended up with an empty middle seat between me and another woman in the aisle. About an hour and a half into the flight, I was asleep when I...

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12d ago

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Flying Solo and Asked to Switch Seats

Just boarded my flight to Helsinki. 9.5 hour flight, I’d picked my window seat in premium economy months ago. As soon as I board, the woman next to me asks me to trade with her husband who is in a middle seat. I politely decline. She says it’s fine; he glares at me. Boarding...

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19d ago

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Cutting a solo trip short due to illness after intestinal infection in the Philippines

I have decided to end my trip early and fly home tomorrow after becoming seriously ill during my stay in the Philippines. I have been traveling for about two weeks, but shortly after arrival I began experiencing stomach issues that progressively worsened into a fever. I was...

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20d ago

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Can I fly Philippines to Thailand using an EU Emergency Travel Document?

I am an EU citizen currently traveling in the Philippines and I have lost my passport. My home country does not have an embassy in Manila, but there is one in Bangkok. The only replacement document I can obtain locally is an EU Emergency Travel Document issued by another EU...

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26d ago

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I prefer solo travel because I like not being responsible for anyone else

I do not really enjoy solo trips only because of freedom or typical “self-discovery” reasons. A big part of why I prefer traveling alone is honestly because I am quite “selfish” in the sense that I do not want the responsibility of coordinating or taking care of other people....

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29d ago

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First MSC cruise soon on Seashore. What is there to do onboard besides drinking, swimming, and shopping?

I will be boarding the MSC Seashore on May 31st out of Port Canaveral for my first cruise in about 20 years. I will be traveling with a large family group (around 18 people total), ranging from young kids to older relatives. I am a single male in my mid-30s, and while I expect...

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