How do y'all feel about it?
There are a couple of places I want to go but I really don't want to wait on friends, which could take a while.
The thought of going all alone is kinda scary tho.
I dont travel alone WITHIN the states so nah. My friends and I arent.....well...BROKE, so it's never really a wait on someone issue tho LOLZ!
I travel a lot alone I'm going to the UK next month. Love traveling alone don't want nobody irritating me. Just familiarize yourself with the location, points of interest like the police station, program important international phone numbers etc and keep in contact with someone at home as frequently as you can.
my first thought was just go for it
but hten i remembered anytime ive done that ...even though i boarded the plane by myself...ive always had people waiting across the pond that i knew and was comfortable with. and could actually trust tbh. if something went horribly wrong i def had someone to call.
so i guess i cant really claim i def "went alone".
id just say do a shitload of homework. top to bottom. dont treat it as a domestic trip where u just book ur ticket, make sure ur documents are in order and board the plane and stay at a hotel. if ur by urself dig deep into info about that hotel, know what is in the surrounding areas. know what type of neighborhood/area you'd be in, etc.
know the laws for that country, the ins and outs, experiences...especially being black traveling ...as with most things unfortunately, we have to consider other things on TOP of the usual general safety mess.
Haven't done it but I've considered it.
Location is a pretty big factor too.
Like I'm not gonna lynched abroad, no ma'am.
Quote from: Saint on July 22, 2022, 07:53:41 PMpoints of interest like the police station
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Quote from: Nine on July 22, 2022, 08:00:00 PMHaven't done it but I've considered it.
Location is a pretty big factor too.
Like I'm not gonna lynched abroad, no ma'am.
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Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 22, 2022, 07:52:27 PMI dont travel alone WITHIN the states so nah. My friends and I arent.....well...BROKE, so it's never really a wait on someone issue tho LOLZ!
That's so wonderful for y'all.
My circle is full of career gorls. So it can be hard to sync our schedules at times considering the pivotal roles we play.
I'm glad that unemployment and stimulus benefits are affording you & your tribe the funds & free time to slay them Spirit flights tho.
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I think you should do it. Go to a Middle Eastern country! :ohwow:
I've done a "semi" solo trip in Europe in 2018. Half of the trip I spend in Greece with a group and then I broke away and did a week n change between London and Paris by myself.
London was incredibly easy to navigate and to meet a lot of new people. It felt like NYC but slower paced and much friendlier. I'm still actually close with the friends I made in London. And you meet a lot of people just doing the same thing, solo tripping or backpacking around Europe.
Paris was probably the most beautiful place I've ever been to. And although i had a really enjoyable experience, I wouldn't recommend going alone. Most of the things I did, I probably would've enjoyed more with a companion tbh. And the language barrier made it more challenging to connect with locals and adjust. I think that's why I left wanting more time there. You feel like you didn't experience much cuz you leave as soon as you start to adapt. Paris also felt kinda sketch.. so I didn't feel comfortable going out at night alone, like I did in London. London felt more like a melting pot... Paris, I very much felt and appeared like a foreigner (American) and it was uncomfortable at times.
Overall though, I HIGHLY recommend traveling alone. It was the best experience of my life. I definitely encourage you to do London solo.
Who tf is this faggot talking to
Quote from: MelMel on July 22, 2022, 08:27:06 PMI think you should do it. Go to a Middle Eastern country! :ohwow:
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one of the really hostile ones. I also heard Russia is really beautiful this time of year
Quote from: Saint on July 22, 2022, 07:53:41 PMI travel a lot alone I'm going to the UK next month. Love traveling alone don't want nobody irritating me. Just familiarize yourself with the location, points of interest like the police station, program important international phone numbers etc and keep in contact with someone at home as frequently as you can.
Have you been to Istanbul?
Quote from: Georgina Sparks on July 22, 2022, 08:58:47 PMI've done a "semi" solo trip in Europe in 2018. Half of the trip I spend in Greece with a group and then I broke away and did a week n change between London and Paris by myself.
London was incredibly easy to navigate and to meet a lot of new people. It felt like NYC but slower paced and much friendlier. I'm still actually close with the friends I made in London. And you meet a lot of people just doing the same thing, solo tripping or backpacking around Europe.
Paris was probably the most beautiful place I've ever been to. And although i had a really enjoyable experience, I wouldn't recommend going alone. Most of the things I did, I probably would've enjoyed more with a companion tbh. And the language barrier made it more challenging to connect with locals and adjust. I think that's why I left wanting more time there. You feel like you didn't experience much cuz you leave as soon as you start to adapt. Paris also felt kinda sketch.. so I didn't feel comfortable going out a night alone, like I did in London. London felt more like a melting pot... Paris, I very much felt and appeared like a foreigner (American) and it was uncomfortable at times.
Overall though, I HIGHLY recommend traveling alone. It was the best experience of my life. I definitely encourage you to do London solo.
London is def just NYC with a british accent.
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I really do think WHERE/WHAT country/specific city you're visiting overseas makes a big difference in how careful you need to be.
Saying "I'm going to London by myself" is definitely a lot different than saying "I wanna go to North Korea by myself lolz"
i wouldn't advise someone to go anywhere alone unless i know where exactly they plan on going.
"traveling internationally" is super general.
Quote from: Brazilian in ATL on July 22, 2022, 07:59:21 PMmy first thought was just go for it
but hten i remembered anytime ive done that ...even though i boarded the plane by myself...ive always had people waiting across the pond that i knew and was comfortable with. and could actually trust tbh. if something went horribly wrong i def had someone to call.
so i guess i cant really claim i def "went alone".
id just say do a shitload of homework. top to bottom. dont treat it as a domestic trip where u just book ur ticket, make sure ur documents are in order and board the plane and stay at a hotel. if ur by urself dig deep into info about that hotel, know what is in the surrounding areas. know what type of neighborhood/area you'd be in, etc.
know the laws for that country, the ins and outs, experiences...especially being black traveling ...as with most things unfortunately, we have to consider other things on TOP of the usual general safety mess.
The being Black part definitely crossed my mind. That's one of the things that makes me most nervous.
Quote from: MelMel on July 22, 2022, 08:27:06 PMI think you should do it. Go to a Middle Eastern country! :ohwow:
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I travel frequently alone internationally
Rule of thumb, travel to countries that speak your language if you are not familiar with them. It just helps you navigate better. If it's a country that speaks other languages make sure that English is common tho in the areas you'll be staying
Also, if you travel alone, make sure it's a safe country, without any travel warnings
I'd also say that if you're on the lgbtq+ spectrum, to only travel to countries friendly to this.
May personal fav countries that I've traveled alone to-
- Turkey
- Morocco
- Spain
- France
I've traveled with friends to Peru, Argentina and Chile and they're def doable if you don't speak Spanish.
Quote from: Micheal Watson on July 23, 2022, 03:08:56 AMI travel frequently alone internationally
Rule of thumb, travel to countries that speak your language if you are not familiar with them. It just helps you navigate better. If it's a country that speaks other languages make sure that English is common tho in the areas you'll be staying
Also, if you travel alone, make sure it's a safe country, without any travel warnings
I'd also say that if you're on the lgbtq+ spectrum, to only travel to countries friendly to this.
May personal fav countries that I've traveled alone to-
- Turkey
- Morocco
- Spain
- France
I've traveled with friends to Peru, Argentina and Chile and they're def doable if you don't speak Spanish.
Thank you! Would you say Turkey is doable for English speakers? How about being gay over there?
I've heard North Korea is great for solo travel
Solo travel is the tea. Not having to make any compromises >>
I've done it a lot in Asia. Pretty easy to meet people
I've only gone to Canada alone and I had a great time. Being able to do what I want when I want was so chill, but I don't mind doing alot of stuff alone.
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 23, 2022, 04:19:32 AMQuote from: Micheal Watson on July 23, 2022, 03:08:56 AMI travel frequently alone internationally
Rule of thumb, travel to countries that speak your language if you are not familiar with them. It just helps you navigate better. If it's a country that speaks other languages make sure that English is common tho in the areas you'll be staying
Also, if you travel alone, make sure it's a safe country, without any travel warnings
I'd also say that if you're on the lgbtq+ spectrum, to only travel to countries friendly to this.
May personal fav countries that I've traveled alone to-
- Turkey
- Morocco
- Spain
- France
I've traveled with friends to Peru, Argentina and Chile and they're def doable if you don't speak Spanish.
Thank you! Would you say Turkey is doable for English speakers? How about being gay over there?
Turkey is amazing and safe. Just avoid taxis in Istanbul. They are like the mafia there. Stick to public transport.
There are loads of gays and tranny there too. There are even gay saunas and massage spots.
Quote from: TogetherAgain on July 23, 2022, 10:57:40 AMSolo travel is the tea. Not having to make any compromises >>
I've done it a lot in Asia. Pretty easy to meet people
!!!! I've heard of people traveling solo in Japan and were completely fine.
Japan is very safe too.
As a Black person the only countries I would be wary about traveling to alone are in Eastern Europe, Russia and South America. And countries with very high crime rates.
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 23, 2022, 04:19:32 AMQuote from: Micheal Watson on July 23, 2022, 03:08:56 AMI travel frequently alone internationally
Rule of thumb, travel to countries that speak your language if you are not familiar with them. It just helps you navigate better. If it's a country that speaks other languages make sure that English is common tho in the areas you'll be staying
Also, if you travel alone, make sure it's a safe country, without any travel warnings
I'd also say that if you're on the lgbtq+ spectrum, to only travel to countries friendly to this.
May personal fav countries that I've traveled alone to-
- Turkey
- Morocco
- Spain
- France
I've traveled with friends to Peru, Argentina and Chile and they're def doable if you don't speak Spanish.
Thank you! Would you say Turkey is doable for English speakers? How about being gay over there?
Istanbul yes, but don't expect rainbow flags and openly gay establishments. And you'll likely need yo be more reserved in these areas if that makes sense
Resorts cities along Mediterranean (some)
I'm not sure the rural/countryside parts of the country are. I doubt it as turkey still leans conservative.
I would recommend Istanbul one of my fav large metropolis's in the world
Quote from: Micheal Watson on July 24, 2022, 12:59:07 AMQuote from: Kalifornia. on July 23, 2022, 04:19:32 AMQuote from: Micheal Watson on July 23, 2022, 03:08:56 AMI travel frequently alone internationally
Rule of thumb, travel to countries that speak your language if you are not familiar with them. It just helps you navigate better. If it's a country that speaks other languages make sure that English is common tho in the areas you'll be staying
Also, if you travel alone, make sure it's a safe country, without any travel warnings
I'd also say that if you're on the lgbtq+ spectrum, to only travel to countries friendly to this.
May personal fav countries that I've traveled alone to-
- Turkey
- Morocco
- Spain
- France
I've traveled with friends to Peru, Argentina and Chile and they're def doable if you don't speak Spanish.
Thank you! Would you say Turkey is doable for English speakers? How about being gay over there?
Istanbul yes, but don't expect rainbow flags and openly gay establishments. And you'll likely need yo be more reserved in these areas if that makes sense
Resorts cities along Mediterranean (some)
I'm not sure the rural/countryside parts of the country are. I doubt it as turkey still leans conservative.
I would recommend Istanbul one of my fav large metropolis's in the world
I know you're not Black but how are they over there regarding that?
Stop overthinking mess and just go for it
mays wanna know where he can suck some dick in international peace, now lets just cut right to it
id say europe
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Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 24, 2022, 03:58:30 AMQuote from: Micheal Watson on July 24, 2022, 12:59:07 AMQuote from: Kalifornia. on July 23, 2022, 04:19:32 AMQuote from: Micheal Watson on July 23, 2022, 03:08:56 AMI travel frequently alone internationally
Rule of thumb, travel to countries that speak your language if you are not familiar with them. It just helps you navigate better. If it's a country that speaks other languages make sure that English is common tho in the areas you'll be staying
Also, if you travel alone, make sure it's a safe country, without any travel warnings
I'd also say that if you're on the lgbtq+ spectrum, to only travel to countries friendly to this.
May personal fav countries that I've traveled alone to-
- Turkey
- Morocco
- Spain
- France
I've traveled with friends to Peru, Argentina and Chile and they're def doable if you don't speak Spanish.
Thank you! Would you say Turkey is doable for English speakers? How about being gay over there?
Istanbul yes, but don't expect rainbow flags and openly gay establishments. And you'll likely need yo be more reserved in these areas if that makes sense
Resorts cities along Mediterranean (some)
I'm not sure the rural/countryside parts of the country are. I doubt it as turkey still leans conservative.
I would recommend Istanbul one of my fav large metropolis's in the world
I know you're not Black but how are they over there regarding that?
There are Africans living in Istanbul and they seemed pretty integrated
Also saw quite a few black tourists in Istanbul