Going for a tour alone

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JustViv

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Friends, have you ever done things on your own? Apart from going to the cinema to watch a movie alone, do you join a tour to visit places? Recently, I've been thinking very much about going away to visit places on my own. I have never done this before (and yeah, I've never been to the cinema alone). What kind of arrangements do you make? Are there any pre-caution steps to take? What to prepare?
 
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I have eaten alone a few times in a restaurant, but I once went on a tour with a group to Israel, but did that with another girl I knew. Don't think I would do that alone.
 
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Bring a pistol. Know how to use it. Doesn't have to be a hand cannon, just a little .22 will do. In a perfect world a lone person would be safe but in this world being alone marks you as an easy target.

Bring half the luggage you think you will need, and twice the money you think you will need.
 
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Well I do a lot of things alone, including some international travel, but then I'm pretty introverted and I like being by myself and left alone. As for tips, I would say be aware that most prices you see advertised for anything overnight are for double occupancy, expect to pay more. Know your standards and be assertive about them, you may get some rather rude and disrespectful propositions, but a firm no and looking at people like they rate right down there with pond scum will usually drive your average slimy guy away (at least for me it will, but I'm white, obese, and I've got the death glare down to a fine art).

I'm very planned out so I like to have all my stuff pre-booked and organized so I don't have to make those decisions while I'm traveling, but for the most part you don't need to book more than a day or two in advance.

I enjoy about half the vibe of staying in hostels and budget traveller places instead of hotels. It's cheaper, easy to book tours and activities, and it's an environment where people are looking to connect and chat with other travelers. If you look around a bit you can usually find private rooms or female only dorms. You tend to run into a lot of laid back and pretty worldly people, but usually there's a live and let live quality to it where people will invite you along but not be offended if you refuse. So "temptation" abounds, but if it's not really something that interests you there won't be a lot of pressure.

If you're going very far away, do your research on weather, how much money you might need, what payment forms are accepted, basic social and cultural things. There are even some websites for women traveling alone.

I haven't done a proper package tour alone, but I think I might consider it. But as seoul has pointed out before I wouldn't do one where I got stuck with a random roommate of uncertain values, I'd pay the extra for a single room. Nothing would ruin my vacation faster than a roommate who came back wasted and out of control or with a different guy to share her bed every night.
 
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Lynx said:
Bring a pistol. Know how to use it. Doesn't have to be a hand cannon, just a little .22 will do. In a perfect world a lone person would be safe but in this world being alone marks you as an easy target.

Bring half the luggage you think you will need, and twice the money you think you will need.
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I wouldn't recommend that. If you are travelling to a different country, first know the country's position on its citizens bearing arms. Some countries treat it as a right, but most countries treat it as a privilege. You would get into big trouble if you walk around brandishing a .22 pistol in a country where it is a privilege to bear arms, e.g. India. In India, the rules state that you should obtain police permission to carry a knife with a blade longer than 6". Don't even think that you can safely conceal your pistol. Most popular hangout places in India, like shopping malls, theatres, hotels, etc. have security scanners. You will be detected and that will spell trouble for you. Trust me, your personal arms are better left alone in your country.
 
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I have learned to embrace it. For one, its cheaper. Most Friday or sometimes Saturday, I go to the same restaurant get my food and coffee and sit and read from my bible(Usually my YouVersion app bible). Its kinda nice sometimes. Doing things alone takes getting used to but its really not that bad. I also have taken my first road trip alone across the country!! That was amazing. I got to see some of God's greatest creations along the way!
 
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Roh_Chris said:
I wouldn't recommend that. If you are travelling to a different country, first know the country's position on its citizens bearing arms. Some countries treat it as a right, but most countries treat it as a privilege. You would get into big trouble if you walk around brandishing a .22 pistol in a country where it is a privilege to bear arms, e.g. India. In India, the rules state that you should obtain police permission to carry a knife with a blade longer than 6". Don't even think that you can safely conceal your pistol. Most popular hangout places in India, like shopping malls, theatres, hotels, etc. have security scanners. You will be detected and that will spell trouble for you. Trust me, your personal arms are better left alone in your country.
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Aye, it does depend on the country and you should research what you are allowed. But do bring some method of protection.

I'm not sure any country would disallow a can of mace. There might be one though.
 
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I haven't "traveled" alone per se, unless you count flights to and from places, but I would like to do more things by myself. I guess it's kind of about stretching my wings a little. It's hilarious, though - I'll be stressed and terrified the whole time I'm trying to catch flights and be on time and find my gate… and I'll get home and be like, "That was fun. LET'S DO IT AGAIN!!" 8D
 
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Lynx said:
Aye, it does depend on the country and you should research what you are allowed. But do bring some method of protection.

I'm not sure any country would disallow a can of mace. There might be one though.
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Interesting; both handguns and mace are prohibited in Canada (at least mace was 30 years ago when I was looking into it). You can carry a blast whistle and a small knife, but again, unless you know how to use the knife really well, you're better off without it. After all, any weapon that is not part of you can be taken and used against you. Your best protection is the Holy Spirit.

You can also choose carefully which countries you visit. Iraq and Syria are probably a bad idea at present, Canada however is a great choice! But wait until May or June. It's slightly less white then. :)
 
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Yes, I've traveled to other states by myself. And more recently I was part of a group, where I knew no one, to another country. But I also know the organization I traveled under very well. And each time, someone knew where I was suppose to be at all times.
 
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Lynx said:
Aye, it does depend on the country and you should research what you are allowed. But do bring some method of protection.

I'm not sure any country would disallow a can of mace. There might be one though.
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Not at all surprising to me, many counties prohibit the possessions of pepper sprays other than to licensees or law enforcement.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper_spray#Legality
 
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crosstweed said:
I haven't "traveled" alone per se, unless you count flights to and from places, but I would like to do more things by myself. I guess it's kind of about stretching my wings a little. It's hilarious, though - I'll be stressed and terrified the whole time I'm trying to catch flights and be on time and find my gate… and I'll get home and be like, "That was fun. LET'S DO IT AGAIN!!" 8D
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That's why I drove. I could take my time and enjoy the trip! :)
 
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book your trip, viv!
 
violakat

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What do you do when people want to take advantage of you because you're single? Gif war
 
zeroturbulence

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Good luck trying to get a pistol on a plane...
 
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ive been on many in many parts of the world,always with God.But where do u plan on going, so i can tell u more.
 
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The farthest I've traveled alone is 2 hrs away from home. Yes. Driving. Lol
 
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JustViv

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Jeshuvan said:
ive been on many in many parts of the world,always with God.But where do u plan on going, so i can tell u more.
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Thinking of going to either Vietnam or Bali...
 
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JustViv said:
Friends, have you ever done things on your own? Apart from going to the cinema to watch a movie alone, do you join a tour to visit places? Recently, I've been thinking very much about going away to visit places on my own. I have never done this before (and yeah, I've never been to the cinema alone). What kind of arrangements do you make? Are there any pre-caution steps to take? What to prepare?
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I like travelling, and on occasions I have visited different European cities on my own, just at the end of November 2015, I spent 3 days in Rome, other times I would go with a (different) (girl) friend.

When I go by myself I always plan a number of things to do in the destination I'm going to, like, when I went to Rome, I pre bought a Rome and Vatican tourist card which got me into many tourist attractions free and also enabled me to get to the head of the queue and get in without any waiting, it also gave me free travel on all Rome's transport. I find I usually meet people in the destinations I go to and hang out with them if I so wish...

I also enjoy going with friends, but I only choose to travel with people I really like and get on with...
 
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