[Nunu Bot]

So we were planning on going to Corfu this yearin early July (me and 8 other lads). We had a meeting at one of the guy's house and it turns out that pretty much all of them have pulled out (due to money, family etc.), so now me and another mate of mine who was also really hyped up to go are stuck in this situation. He had to deal with it for so long that he gave up and pulled out as well.

So now it's just me and obviously I'm not going to go on my own and its pretty much too late to book in with anyone else. Aside from the fact I have no clue where others are going.

Long story short, we ****ed up our plans, basically. To be honest, I don't careif those guys aren't going but it has had an effect on me because now I can't go either.

Last Summer I got my own plans messed up, I was going to go to Hungary for 3 weeks but ended up cancelling due to lack of organisation. But I was determined for this Summer to make sure that that sort of thing was not going to happen again.

But it has.

It really upsets me. You know why. Because hundreds of people in the UK are going on holiday as we speak. And now, I'm the one who's not going anywhere. Other people seem to organise their holidays and they work it out. Why is it my group that had to **** up? Why should I stay home while everyone else who goes to these party places are having a blast?

I know this is a rant, but it's the only thing this year that has really pissed me off. The everyday stress of work and college wouldn't have mattered as long as I got to go away during the Summer, but now I can't even do that.

GG Riot.

[.Scout.]

Sorry that your plans have messed up again

You said that they have all pulled out due to money...could you not find cheaper alternatives? Maybe stay in hostels instead of hotels or go in early Sept instead of August when it would be cheaper? Or even go for one week instead of 2. Look for last min deals online or at the travel agents, you can get some real bargins which will save you guys some cash.

Or failing that, why don't you try and persuade the other guy to go with you? Going just the two of you might seem a bit lame at first but you will meet plenty of people out there for you to have a laugh with...infact you will be more approachable being in a smaller group instead of a big group of lads. I know its not the same as going away with your mates but just think of all the people you could meet.

[coolerjoe]

doesn't sound like a good plan anyway because money issue should be considered first place.

[stephwearne]

Such a first world problem

[cool pilot dude]

(Original post by Nunu Bot)
So we were planning on going to Corfu this yearin early July (me and 8 other lads). We had a meeting at one of the guy's house and it turns out that pretty much all of them have pulled out (due to money, family etc.), so now me and another mate of mine who was also really hyped up to go are stuck in this situation. He had to deal with it for so long that he gave up and pulled out as well.

So now it's just me and obviously I'm not going to go on my own and its pretty much too late to book in with anyone else. Aside from the fact I have no clue where others are going.

Long story short, we ****ed up our plans, basically. To be honest, I don't careif those guys aren't going but it has had an effect on me because now I can't go either.

Last Summer I got my own plans messed up, I was going to go to Hungary for 3 weeks but ended up cancelling due to lack of organisation. But I was determined for this Summer to make sure that that sort of thing was not going to happen again.

But it has.

It really upsets me. You know why. Because hundreds of people in the UK are going on holiday as we speak. And now, I'm the one who's not going anywhere. Other people seem to organise their holidays and they work it out. Why is it my group that had to **** up? Why should I stay home while everyone else who goes to these party places are having a blast?

I know this is a rant, but it's the only thing this year that has really pissed me off. The everyday stress of work and college wouldn't have mattered as long as I got to go away during the Summer, but now I can't even do that.

GG Riot.

I'm kinda in the same situation as you....

I was suppose to be going Montreal,Canada (where my dad is from) and it was suppose to be an adventure for me as I would be going after 14 years!

I was looking forward to seeing my relatives, meeting up a pen-pal buddy and discovering the place where some of my roots are from. Also, as Im looking forward to joining the Canadian Forces, I wante dto see whether it was a good place to live and whatever else.

I am suppose to be staying with my uncle who has a big house and was gonna let me stay in his big basement with my own bathroom and everything. But now, he has finally been able to go ahead with his plans and will be moving to Toronto with his family (who would wanna leave Montreal for Toronto?!)

So now, my dad (who lives in LA) is telling me that if he does not find anyone for me to stay with there, I will have to go to LA for the summer.... (I love LA as its my second home. But, I go 2-3 times a year and want something different!)

P.S. I am also angry at my parents as they have never taken me back all these years and showed me the place where some of my roots come from!

[gee_shakedown]

Maybe go alone? If you're low on money, stay in hostels, you're bound to meet tonnes of people

[TruetoMyself]

Im gonna tell you straight dude...this is EXACTLY why so many people in the UK (in particuliar) are missing out on so much with regards to travel and life in general. GO SOMEWHERE SOLO not sure Corfu is the ideal place to start with, but there are so many places where you will have a blast. You will meet way more people. Think the major European cities-barcelona, berlin, krakow, riga, tallinn (by the way these are great party destinations, had an amazing time at many of these). Stay at lively hostels. Actually even Corfu has a number of hostels I just noticed- so it wouldnt be a bad choice at all. Why do you need your friends to go? You've said yourself you 'dont care if these guys go or not'....and the only reason your seem bothered is so that you would have someone to go with. Typical midset of so many especially brits I notice and its so counterproductive. They have no obligation to you to go, its their decision, their finances, etc.
I find it crazy the amount of brits in particularly reliant on other people......i even noticed an acquaintance of mine hastily arrange to go on holiday with someone she barely knew, just so she wouldnt have to go alone. Yet this restricts the amount of new people she would have met had she gone alone.

[Nunu Bot]

Yes I suppose I do rely a bit too much on other people. But when you go away people always ask who are you going with etc. -.-
The only mind**** for me is this. Why is it that other people can organise a holiday fine (with other people), but my group screws up.
I'm not the sort of person to say "Why me" each time something bad happens - but seriously why me. Why are hundreds of other people booking holidays and I'm not. Such a pisstake man..

[Nunu Bot]

(Original post by gee_shakedown)
Maybe go alone? If you're low on money, stay in hostels, you're bound to meet tonnes of people

I'm not poor! It's those friends of mine that are poor! YUCK!

[Wild Horses]

(Original post by Nunu Bot)
I'm not poor! It's those friends of mine that are poor! YUCK!

so then you're rich?

then you should of been able to afford it?

you can't?

hmmm, interesting

[katierattray]

Go on your own and plan it yourself that's what I do every year.


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[Dubstep Prince]

You want riots cos you can't go on holiday? Lol.

[standreams]

You are 19- you should be more than capable of going on holiday by yourself (ideally to a real city and not some purpose built resort) and meeting people when there to have a good time with.

[funsongfactory]

(Original post by cool pilot dude)
I'm kinda in the same situation as you....

I was suppose to be going Montreal,Canada (where my dad is from) and it was suppose to be an adventure for me as I would be going after 14 years!

I was looking forward to seeing my relatives, meeting up a pen-pal buddy and discovering the place where some of my roots are from. Also, as Im looking forward to joining the Canadian Forces, I wante dto see whether it was a good place to live and whatever else.

I am suppose to be staying with my uncle who has a big house and was gonna let me stay in his big basement with my own bathroom and everything. But now, he has finally been able to go ahead with his plans and will be moving to Toronto with his family (who would wanna leave Montreal for Toronto?!)

So now, my dad (who lives in LA) is telling me that if he does not find anyone for me to stay with there, I will have to go to LA for the summer.... (I love LA as its my second home. But, I go 2-3 times a year and want something different!)

P.S. I am also angry at my parents as they have never taken me back all these years and showed me the place where some of my roots come from!

Oh you poor soul, only getting to go to LA instead of Montreal...seriously get over yourself, some people have real problems.

[Bellissima]

(Original post by Nunu Bot)
So we were planning on going to Corfu this yearin early July (me and 8 other lads). We had a meeting at one of the guy's house and it turns out that pretty much all of them have pulled out (due to money, family etc.), so now me and another mate of mine who was also really hyped up to go are stuck in this situation. He had to deal with it for so long that he gave up and pulled out as well.

So now it's just me and obviously I'm not going to go on my own and its pretty much too late to book in with anyone else. Aside from the fact I have no clue where others are going.

Long story short, we ****ed up our plans, basically. To be honest, I don't careif those guys aren't going but it has had an effect on me because now I can't go either.

Last Summer I got my own plans messed up, I was going to go to Hungary for 3 weeks but ended up cancelling due to lack of organisation. But I was determined for this Summer to make sure that that sort of thing was not going to happen again.

But it has.

It really upsets me. You know why. Because hundreds of people in the UK are going on holiday as we speak. And now, I'm the one who's not going anywhere. Other people seem to organise their holidays and they work it out. Why is it my group that had to **** up? Why should I stay home while everyone else who goes to these party places are having a blast?

I know this is a rant, but it's the only thing this year that has really pissed me off. The everyday stress of work and college wouldn't have mattered as long as I got to go away during the Summer, but now I can't even do that.

GG Riot.

(Original post by cool pilot dude)
I'm kinda in the same situation as you....

I was suppose to be going Montreal,Canada (where my dad is from) and it was suppose to be an adventure for me as I would be going after 14 years!

I was looking forward to seeing my relatives, meeting up a pen-pal buddy and discovering the place where some of my roots are from. Also, as Im looking forward to joining the Canadian Forces, I wante dto see whether it was a good place to live and whatever else.

I am suppose to be staying with my uncle who has a big house and was gonna let me stay in his big basement with my own bathroom and everything. But now, he has finally been able to go ahead with his plans and will be moving to Toronto with his family (who would wanna leave Montreal for Toronto?!)

So now, my dad (who lives in LA) is telling me that if he does not find anyone for me to stay with there, I will have to go to LA for the summer.... (I love LA as its my second home. But, I go 2-3 times a year and want something different!)

P.S. I am also angry at my parents as they have never taken me back all these years and showed me the place where some of my roots come from!

my heart bleeds for both of you

[079]

OP Im sure next year is your year. For now...enjoy the olympics like the other thousands of brits will.

[standreams]

(Original post by cool pilot dude)
I'm kinda in the same situation as you....

I was suppose to be going Montreal,Canada (where my dad is from) and it was suppose to be an adventure for me as I would be going after 14 years!

I was looking forward to seeing my relatives, meeting up a pen-pal buddy and discovering the place where some of my roots are from. Also, as Im looking forward to joining the Canadian Forces, I wante dto see whether it was a good place to live and whatever else.

I am suppose to be staying with my uncle who has a big house and was gonna let me stay in his big basement with my own bathroom and everything. But now, he has finally been able to go ahead with his plans and will be moving to Toronto with his family (who would wanna leave Montreal for Toronto?!)

So now, my dad (who lives in LA) is telling me that if he does not find anyone for me to stay with there, I will have to go to LA for the summer.... (I love LA as its my second home. But, I go 2-3 times a year and want something different!)

P.S. I am also angry at my parents as they have never taken me back all these years and showed me the place where some of my roots come from!

It's not exactly rocket science- why don't you just go to Canada by yourself (presuming you are 18+)

[Dubstep Prince]

(Original post by 079)
OP Im sure next year is your year. For now...enjoy the olympics like the other thousands of brits will.

*millions of Brits

[cool pilot dude]

(Original post by funsongfactory)
Oh you poor soul, only getting to go to LA instead of Montreal...seriously get over yourself, some people have real problems.

Whats it to you?

(Original post by Bellissima)
my heart bleeds for both of you

why, thank you for your sympathy

(Original post by standreams)
It's not exactly rocket science- why don't you just go to Canada by yourself (presuming you are 18+)

Because I don't have the money... I was planning to go for the whole summer (so it would be obvious that staying with my relatives will make thsi possible) and my dad would have paid for the rest....

[standreams]

(Original post by cool pilot dude)
Whats it to you?




why, thank you for your sympathy




Because I don't have the money... I was planning to go for the whole summer (so it would be obvious that staying with my relatives will make thsi possible) and my dad would have paid for the rest....

So hard done by.