Comments on: Seven Reasons To Go Travelling Solo

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:06:38 +0000

Hey Chris,
really found your article helpful, particularly the parts about exploring other sides of yourself and not ‘just’ being on holiday. Planning a solo trip to Australia in the new year for one year, and its great to see just how many people a) do the same thing and b) have the same worries as I do!

By: Mikey

Mikey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:22:43 +0000

Thanks for the article, very reassuring. One thing you didn’t touch on though is the biggest worry of all… Money, what happens when you run out? How much should you take with you? And are there any money-saving tips whilst travelling?

By: oli rickman

oli rickman — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:45:58 +0000

of to thailand in a week
on my own, found your comments
very reasuring. thanks

By: Tyler

Tyler — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:47:22 +0000

really great post. one of the best I’ve read regarding life on the road!

By: Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:29:08 +0000

Hi Brian

For visas, check the Thai Consulate in Hull
http://www.thaiconsul-uk.com/

They are very helpful - much more helpful than the Thai Embassy in London. They have a very efficient postal service for issuing visas.

Re how much money you’ll need, How Much Money Do I Need For Thailand should help you get an idea of the prices of everyday things. Bangkok On 30 Dollars A Day gives you a blow by blow breakdown of what might spend in a day.

Hope this helps - and have fun!
Chris

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:03:32 +0000

thanks so much for the info chris!!!
definately feel alot better about going on
my own! i leave in two months and am still
fairly worried about cash and how much is
needed? i’m going to thailand for 6 months
but hope to stay off the well worn paths!
oh and visas is it best to ring the embassy??

By: teD

teD — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:52:13 +0000

I love this article. I’m thinking of going away in August hopefully but had no reason to go really. But now I’ve seen this my perspective on travelling has changed my mind completly. Video documenting the whole way would be a great idea aswell.
I just don’t think I appreciate life on the whole as much because I’m used to material possessions etc. That’s why I want to go away and refresh my whole view on life.

Nice work in persuasion!

By: cindy

cindy — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:49:20 +0000

hi everyone i will be travel to thailalnd in dec28th 08 for weeks. and i know im a plannerso yes… im looking for like minded ppl to chat n maybe go on the same backpacking group or something.. and thank u for the great advice. cheers cin

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By: Helena

Helena — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:02:37 +0000

Oh…and one more thing….I hope i also find someone special :)) All the hapiness for you