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Re: Solo Travel

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One destination I'd highly recommend for solo travel is Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica. It's a stunningly beautiful place with plenty to see and do, from hiking through the rainforest to relaxing on the beach.
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Also companies like Explore and Exodus operate small group tours that you can join as a solo traveller.
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javiergonzales wrote: Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:33 pm One destination I'd highly recommend for solo travel is Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica. It's a stunningly beautiful place with plenty to see and do, from hiking through the rainforest to relaxing on the beach.
Do you have any other recommendations? Costa Rica seems far for me.
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Timbee wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:32 pm
javiergonzales wrote: Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:33 pm One destination I'd highly recommend for solo travel is Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica. It's a stunningly beautiful place with plenty to see and do, from hiking through the rainforest to relaxing on the beach.
Do you have any other recommendations? Costa Rica seems far for me.
Regrettably I have deep suspicions that Javier is not here to talk about living with dyspraxia. I suspect he just wants to post links to commercial sites some of which may be operated by scammers.
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The topic about finding cheap flights is always a hot one, especially for those of us who love to travel but don't want to break the bank. From organizing your stuff to dealing with unexpected changes in plans, there's a lot to consider. Plus, sharing tips and experiences can be super helpful for everyone.
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Greatorco wrote: Sun May 19, 2024 4:29 pm The topic about finding cheap flights is always a hot one, especially for those of us who love to travel but don't want to break the bank. From organizing your stuff to dealing with unexpected changes in plans, there's a lot to consider. Plus, sharing tips and experiences can be super helpful for everyone.
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Please put that solo traveller on pre moderation - it looks a scam to me.
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Poster (Greatorco) has been preemptively banned

Some will ask a question then edit their post to slip in a commercial and or dodgy link.
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If they do that at the very least one warning but probably a permanent ban is the right course
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Good!
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Solo travel can seem daunting at first, but it can be super rewarding. I've been doing it for a while now, and I love the freedom it gives me. One thing I recommend is starting small – maybe try a solo trip within the UK first to build up your confidence.

I love staying at places like [url removed by Admin]. They're great for meeting new people, so you never really feel alone. As for the planning part, use apps like Google Maps and TripIt to help organize everything. And don't worry too much about unfamiliar places – just take it one step at a time and have some key phrases ready if you go abroad. Good luck and happy travels.
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From my own time traveling alone in Argentina, I learned that beginning with shorter trips not far from home helped me feel more confident. Planning carefully was very important—looking up places to visit, using translation apps, and picking times when there were fewer people around to travel. Keeping in touch with family and friends back home made me feel secure. For myself, I chose to travel with a guide when visiting new places. I had positive experience using

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for this purpose. Even with difficulties, traveling alone can be very enjoyable if you prepare well and have support. :)
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Re: Solo Travel

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The new luddite wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:24 pm Hi all,

I've always enjoyed travelling (mostly UK but sometimes abroad) and lockdown has got me wanting to go explore a bit when its all over.
In the past its mostly be with friends or family but now most of my friends are settling down and having kids and my family are getting older and not able to so much.

I'm contemplating trying some solo travel but its all a bit intimidating, for a start I don't drive and I'm not so good at all the planning and organising required (I think I could do it it would just take longer).
Most importantly I'm not so good in really unfamiliar places, particularly large crowed noisy places on my own (air ports, large train stations etc are a bit of a nightmare for me).
Going abroad on my own is a big worry especially if there's another language involved can't help but think that if something goes wrong I've got no backup.
Has anyone done any solo travailing ? Do you have any tips or tricks you could share ? Or is it just something to be avoided if your Dyspraxic ?
Solo travel can feel scary if you're used to going with friends or family. But it can also be enjoyable, letting you explore new places at your own speed. When I stayed [Illegal advertising URL removed by Admin]
in Branson, Missouri, it was a pleasant experience. The resort is in a quiet spot surrounded by trees, which made it peaceful and relaxing.
If you're nervous about traveling alone, picking a place like Branson, where you've been before, can help. The resort has friendly staff and lovely places to relax, so you'll feel comfortable on your trip. Planning ahead and knowing what to expect can also make solo travel less stressful.
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