Comments on: Seven Reasons To Go Travelling Solo

By: Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:05:00 +0000

Good luck John – given that you’re in the army you’ve had loads of training in being self-sufficient so you’ve got a big head start there on a lot of other people. Australia is a great place to start your travels. Cheers, Chris

By: John Mc (Scotland)

John Mc (Scotland) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:46:20 +0000

Hey chris,
Just gotta say that your advice has totally inspired me to go travelling! Honestly, I’d never even contemplated going travelling (let alone going solo – until sunday night in the pub) as I can barely muster enough confidence to chat to a girl until im about 8 pints deep! But you have totally put my mind at ease, planning on a “working holiday” to oz around september time when I get out of the army. Had a friend who went for a year or so a few years back around asia and oz and he was buzzing when he came back! I feel like I need to find ‘myself’… whatever that is, so thanks mate as this set me off on possibly the adventure of a lifetime!!!!! I would like to hear from anyone who know oz well or anyone thinking of going around that time or, well… anyone!!!

Cheers!

By: Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:36:54 +0000

In Australia, there are several backpacker bus networks which are a good way to get around - I used Easy Riders on the west coast a lot. Great way of meeting other people too.

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:36:45 +0000

Great article, it cleared a bit of my fear of traveling alone for the first time. I really want to leave NL to take on the challenge of overcoming the fear to communicate more to new people. Thanks a lot for the tips. I am thinking of going to Australia on October ‘10.

Only thing that is on my mind, how to survive and get to national parks, with public transportation and such. But that’s off-topic.

By: Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:41:47 +0000

Jim Thompson’s House is that rarest of things – a very popular tourist attraction that is actually way better than it sounds. I’ve been there about 10 times now and it’s a must-see for anyone visiting Bangkok (if they want me to be tour guide, anyway). I wrote about The Mystery Of Jim Thompson’s House a couple of years ago here on Travelhappy. Thanks again for the recommendations – maybe see you next time – happy travels! Chris

By: Kerryn

Kerryn — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:58:04 +0000

Hi Chris,
No problem at all – it’s the least I could do as I owe my solo trip to your advice on this page. I’m really grateful that you wrote your blog – so thank you!

I’ll definitely be coming back to Bangkok so I would be up for coming along to a monthly TravelHappy Solo Meetup event! Fer sure!!!

Also wanted to make another recommendation of a place to visit in Bangkok – Jim Thompsons House.. amazing!! I nearly didn’t go cos thought it would be boring and thankfully someone recommended it – and it was beautiful! So if you have 1.5 -3 hours spare, go there..

Cheers again,
Kerryn

By: Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:04:25 +0000

Hey Kerryn, thanks for coming back to the page and letting us know how it went – thrilled to hear you had such a great time and thanks for the tips. Pity I didn’t get to meet you in Bangkok but maybe another time. (Actually, I’ve only met a couple of people who’ve posted on this page which is a shame. Maybe I should start organising a monthly Travelhappy Solo Meetup lol). Take care and happy travels, Chris

By: Kerryn

Kerryn — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:00:19 +0000

Hi again, I wrote a message on the 21st of Dec ‘09 asking about travelling on my own and thanks to this page I decided to do it. I’ve just got back from a two week solo holiday to Thailand and all i can say is – I’m doing it again!!!! I LOVED it.. I was hardly ever on my own!! definitely better to stay in hostels when you go on your own as that way you’re guaranteed to meet people. It doesn’t matter if you’re shy – all you have to do is ask someone a question (like ‘Are you travelling alone?’/ ‘How long have you been in Thailand?’/ ‘Are you going anywhere else?’) and you’re guaranteed to make friends. I had the best time and now that I’m nearly over the jet lag and feeling almost normal, I’ve decided that I’m going back to Thailand on my own next year – and this time I’ll do the things I didn’t get to do this time..

Highly recommend the following hostels:
Bangkok:
Soi 1 Guesthouse – Backpackers Hostel http://www.powerhostels.com/images/hostelaff/5594-1.JPG
Address: 220/ 7 Sukhumvit Soi 1 , Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0)2 655 0604
Email: soi1guesthouse@hotmail.com

Kho Phi Phi: The Rock
http://phi-phi.com/hotel/thailand/koh-phi-phi/phi-phi-don-village/the-rock-backpacker/index.htm
Rooms in dorms were about 250-300 baht pn.. or you could get your own room/ share with someone for 600 baht pn.

I would highly recommend booking in advance for these two hostels as they fill up really quickly.

if you want any other tips (like ALWAYS ask how much something costs before you order/ buy it) or always take a meter cab in Bangkok – always cheaper than tuk tuks, then please feel free to email me! guinea@rocketmail.com

Solo in Thailand is the future!!
happy travels!
Kerryn

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:45:31 +0000

I am going travelling from the Uk in July/August. I am really shy and aprehensive about going alone. I was considering shelling out a lot of money on organised trips to avoid the expectent lonliness. However reading this article has really inspired me to just do it. So I am going to book my flight to Bangkok for the end of July and just go with whatever money I have saved by then. If anyone wants to meet up then find me on facebook: Lee Ellison (search for my email: leeellison1984@hotmail.co.uk). Don’t be shy just add me Thanks again for this truly inspiring article.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:40:07 +0000

Thank you so much for starting this. I went to Thailand last year for two years and had a blast but I went with a friend from the states. I live in Minnesota and currently cant find anyone to travel over seas with that is why I have been thinking about going by myself. I was actually thinking of traveling alone. If anyone is planning on going sometime this year and are looking for someone to travel with please shoot me an email at drbackstrom@yahoo.com as I would love to hear from you!!!!