Travelling alone, first time.
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Re: Travelling alone, first time.Traveling alone does really awesome, although I think just about the only issue I would think of is that, if you are outdoor camping especially, I did be nervous to keep my big bag somewhere, even for a few moments, while on the street.
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Re: Travelling alone, first time.Why not your right nut ?(Original post by Mockery)
Exactly what Laura said
After my next and final year of university I will be spending a good amount of time travelling, and I'd put my left nut on no one being up for joining me. Despite being on my own to begin with it should be awesome, roll on next summer!
Just curious lol
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Re: Travelling alone, first time.Regardless of whether you pay for a dorm or for a private room, the point of a hostel is to be sociable. If all you want to do is be unsociable and sit alone on your bed all day eating crisps bought from the 7-11 (rather than lunch in the kitchen) then don't go to a hostel, you will look like a stuck up nerd.(Original post by sj27)
Do some research into hostels. Many of the ones I stayed at had single (or double) rooms available for a little extra, but still way cheaper than hotels, and most of them had lockers for your bags (though if you have your own room this is moot anyway as you will have the only key). You can still take advantage of the common areas to meet people, and they really are a fantastic way to meet people, get tips about where to go and what to see and so on. -
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Re: Travelling alone, first time.Absolutely, which is why I think hostels are the best way to travel alone - they're a brilliant way to meet people. Still, some people are wary of theft or, as stated here, prefer to sleep without strangers in the same room for privacy/noise reasons. A private room in a hostel gives you both privacy and an easy environment to meet new people in.(Original post by Isambard Kingdom Brunel)
Regardless of whether you pay for a dorm or for a private room, the point of a hostel is to be sociable. If all you want to do is be unsociable and sit alone on your bed all day eating crisps bought from the 7-11 (rather than lunch in the kitchen) then don't go to a hostel, you will look like a stuck up nerd. -
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Re: Travelling alone, first time.I don't agree with this at all. The point of a hostel is cheap accommodation. I find the idea of eating lunch in a hostel very strange- surely at lunchtime you should be out exploring your destination? The social side of hostels is a nice bonus, but not the raison d'etre. For many people, a hostel bed is just a place to crash for the night and nothing more.(Original post by Isambard Kingdom Brunel)
Regardless of whether you pay for a dorm or for a private room, the point of a hostel is to be sociable. If all you want to do is be unsociable and sit alone on your bed all day eating crisps bought from the 7-11 (rather than lunch in the kitchen) then don't go to a hostel, you will look like a stuck up nerd. -
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Re: Travelling alone, first time.I think if you're travelling alone, the social side of hostels is a huge benefit. Almost all of my time exploring places or enjoying the nightlife was in the company of people I'd met at hostels. However I do agree re your lunch observation (in fact many of the hostels I stayed at had lockouts from around 10-2 anyway).(Original post by standreams)
I don't agree with this at all. The point of a hostel is cheap accommodation. I find the idea of eating lunch in a hostel very strange- surely at lunchtime you should be out exploring your destination? The social side of hostels is a nice bonus, but not the raison d'etre. For many people, a hostel bed is just a place to crash for the night and nothing more. -
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Re: Travelling alone, first time.Exactly- the social side of hostels is a benefit, but not the primary purpose. There are plenty of people who stay in hostels just to crash for the night, whether while visiting a city for some specific purpose or because they have some other interest (mountaineering, biking, outdoor sports etc.) For these people, socialising may be the last thing on their minds. It would be wrong to suggest that the primary purpose of hostels is to meet people and socialise- first and foremost they are just a cheap bed for the night. In the majority of hostels you will not be thought weird if you decide to keep yourself to yourself.(Original post by sj27)
I think if you're travelling alone, the social side of hostels is a huge benefit. Almost all of my time exploring places or enjoying the nightlife was in the company of people I'd met at hostels. However I do agree re your lunch observation (in fact many of the hostels I stayed at had lockouts from around 10-2 anyway).
