Thinking about traveling abroad alone...any ideas where?

[kathyc25]

Hey guys!

So I was thinking of traveling to abroad alone around the end of October, and I`m trying to think of where I could go. I`ve been to Italy and Greece...I was thinking maybe Thailand or something like that...or somewhere completely different. Does anyone have any good ideas for a girl traveling alone? And a place that won`t cost a fortune?

[Bellamy]

China.

[dj4celine]

India :mdr:

[Edwin]

India would be cheap to travel to. One of my college professors and one of my colleagues go to India almost every year.

[Bralo20]

Belgium

 

A sweet little country in the middle of Europe.

 

Several daily flights from JFK & EWR to BRU.

 

But unfortunately the USD/EUR rate isn't interesting for Americans

Edited August 20, 2009 at 02:17 PM by Bralo20

[Bralo20]

China.

 

To see what? Dancing Panda's?

[dj4celine]

Speaking of China, its so close to me yet so far away. I could just climb the Himalayas and drop on the other side and be in China

 

Damn! Now you made me think about travelling, Kathy

[Charlie92]

Finland... but on the otherside you wouldn't remember anything

[reamary]

I would definitely recommend Paris! I've been there several times and I love it. I've travelled there alone too, and it's just magnificent. There's a LOT to see, and the nightlife's supposed to be pretty cool too, though I've never really gone out at night there. There are tons of restaurants and cafés, you can find fancy (that naturally also cost a lot) restaurants but also smaller cheaper ones that have just as excellent food. The French cuisine is just unbelievable in my opinion. The Parisian metro is excellent, and very easy to use. Though in Paris it's totally worth to just walk around in the city too, from monument to monument (if you wish to check out all those monuments) and see the life in the city. Sometimes you hear that one of the "negative" things about Paris is that all the famous monuments are so far away from each other, but I personally have never mind about that. First of all I don't think it's really true (depends of course on what you consider being far away..) and second of all I like walking!

You can find a lot of cheap hostels in Paris too (I have used a site called hostelworld.com several times and every time I've found a nice place to sleep), and they are situated around the city, even in the center area. I don't think Paris is an expensive city either, but again depending on what you consider expensive (I'm a student and don't find it extremely expensive). Then again I have no idea how much it costs to fly there from USA.. but that should be easy to find out. Oh and if you wonder about the language, it's always a plus if you know French, but I think nowadays pretty much everyone speaks English there too! I consider Paris a pretty safe place to go too.

Anyway, I recommend Paris! I spent there one night only a week ago, and I wish I could go there next spring again.

Edited August 20, 2009 at 03:12 PM by reamary

[Salla]

Finland... but on the otherside you wouldn't remember anything

 

Yeah, Kathy, you should come and visit me! Although, I wouldn't really recommend Finland for anyone during the winter months. Well, unless you wanna go to Lapland and visit Santa..

[Nmj]

Beruit Lebanon just research it and you'lll have a blast been there 7 times ...its kinda a cross between VEGAS and MIAMI is how i describe it...just google it!

[Frida]

I really liked Berlin and it was super cheap!

[kathyc25]

These are all very cool suggestions! I actually did think of China and India Bellamy and Davey but I wasn`t sure of the language barrier...although I suppose I could learn a few key phrases.

 

Salla I would LOVE to visit you!! that would be so cool But yeah Finland would probably be FREEZING! lol

 

Paris was actually what I thought of first...but then a few people have told me that the people there are not very friendly...but maybe that`s because they didn`t bother learning the language at all.

 

I heard Berlin was awesome too! I`ll look into all of these

 

I am a little nervous about traveling alone, and being in a strange city but I think it would be good for me...and to meet some new people, possibly some of you would be amazing!

[Bralo20]

Yeah, Kathy, you should come and visit me! Although, I wouldn't really recommend Finland for anyone during the winter months. Well, unless you wanna go to Lapland and visit Santa..

 

I'll think Finland during the winter must be lovely

All that snow, the nice cold temperatures

[Alex_Incognito]

Do Paris. It's my most favourite city in the world. Parisians aren't rude, that's a stereotype. They are to Europe as NY is to the US.

[reamary]

Do Paris. It's my most favourite city in the world. Parisians aren't rude, that's a stereotype. They are to Europe as NY is to the US.

 

Mine too. And I agree about the Parisians' "rudeness", that it's an old stereotype. All the Parisians I've met have been polite and very helpful every time I've been in need of help. Several times as I've been struggling on the stairs of the metro with my huge luggage (oh yeah that's the only bad thing about the metro that there are a lot of stairs ), there have been some friendly men who have helped me carry the baggage up the stairs even without asking.

Edited August 20, 2009 at 08:39 PM by reamary

[dj4celine]

These are all very cool suggestions! I actually did think of China and India Bellamy and Davey but I wasn`t sure of the language barrier...although I suppose I could learn a few key phrases.

 

I am a little nervous about traveling alone, and being in a strange city but I think it would be good for me...and to meet some new people, possibly some of you would be amazing!

 

 

 

Did Davey even post in this thread?

 

 

Just to let you know, English works fine here almost eveywhere and its just a few places where you are required to speak Hindi sometimes

[LuisMa]

Do Paris. It's my most favourite city in the world. Parisians aren't rude, that's a stereotype. They are to Europe as NY is to the US.

 

I totally agree. OMG Paris. Been there three times and I believe would need a million more to fully see everything. There's so much to do and everything is soooooo beautiful!!! And it totally changes depending on the season. Also, it's super romantic. Besides, there are some great Paris passes for transportation and museums, which will make you save some $$. The metro system is great and you will not mind walking a lot.

[Salla]

Salla I would LOVE to visit you!! that would be so cool But yeah Finland would probably be FREEZING! lol

 

You're always welcome! Actually, October isn't full on winter yet, especially in the Southern parts. I think it would be the same as New York, maybe just a few degrees colder.

 

Yeah, Kathy, you should come and visit me! Although, I wouldn't really recommend Finland for anyone during the winter months. Well, unless you wanna go to Lapland and visit Santa..

 

I'll think Finland during the winter must be lovely

All that snow, the nice cold temperatures

 

I'm sure it would be col and excotic f you yourself live in a different climate. But winter depresses me. It's cold and dark and just miserable. Especially when we only get snow in like Dec/Jan in the Southern parts. Lapland would be lovely to experience during the winter, I think. I LOVE the Finnish summer, though!

[reamary]

 

I'll think Finland during the winter must be lovely

All that snow, the nice cold temperatures

 

I'm sure it would be col and excotic f you yourself live in a different climate. But winter depresses me. It's cold and dark and just miserable. Especially when we only get snow in like Dec/Jan in the Southern parts. Lapland would be lovely to experience during the winter, I think. I LOVE the Finnish summer, though!

 

I agree, it may be exotic for a person living elsewhere! But the darkness really depresses me too. I can live with the coldness, but the darkness is too much. Though otherwise I do love Finland. And Lapland must be magnificent, I've never been there but would love to go. So I would still recommend Finland as a place to visit too!

[Salla]

 

I'll think Finland during the winter must be lovely

All that snow, the nice cold temperatures

 

I'm sure it would be col and excotic f you yourself live in a different climate. But winter depresses me. It's cold and dark and just miserable. Especially when we only get snow in like Dec/Jan in the Southern parts. Lapland would be lovely to experience during the winter, I think. I LOVE the Finnish summer, though!

 

I agree, it may be exotic for a person living elsewhere! But the darkness really depresses me too. I can live with the coldness, but the darkness is too much. Though otherwise I do love Finland. And Lapland must be magnificent, I've never been there but would love to go. So I would still recommend Finland as a place to visit too!

 

Yeah, i'm already sad that winter is only a few months away. I've never been to Lapland either, but I would love to go! I'm sure it's gorgeous up there during the winter.

[Charlie92]

 

I'll think Finland during the winter must be lovely

All that snow, the nice cold temperatures

 

I'm sure it would be col and excotic f you yourself live in a different climate. But winter depresses me. It's cold and dark and just miserable. Especially when we only get snow in like Dec/Jan in the Southern parts. Lapland would be lovely to experience during the winter, I think. I LOVE the Finnish summer, though!

 

I agree, it may be exotic for a person living elsewhere! But the darkness really depresses me too. I can live with the coldness, but the darkness is too much. Though otherwise I do love Finland. And Lapland must be magnificent, I've never been there but would love to go. So I would still recommend Finland as a place to visit too!

 

Yeah, i'm already sad that winter is only a few months away. I've never been to Lapland either, but I would love to go! I'm sure it's gorgeous up there during the winter.

I love the winter. The cold and the dark it's so much better than summer I think

[robert sadler]

Scotland or wales in the united kingdom nice part of the country Edited August 22, 2009 at 04:41 PM by robert sadler

[Salla]

 

I'll think Finland during the winter must be lovely

All that snow, the nice cold temperatures

 

I'm sure it would be col and excotic f you yourself live in a different climate. But winter depresses me. It's cold and dark and just miserable. Especially when we only get snow in like Dec/Jan in the Southern parts. Lapland would be lovely to experience during the winter, I think. I LOVE the Finnish summer, though!

 

I agree, it may be exotic for a person living elsewhere! But the darkness really depresses me too. I can live with the coldness, but the darkness is too much. Though otherwise I do love Finland. And Lapland must be magnificent, I've never been there but would love to go. So I would still recommend Finland as a place to visit too!

 

Yeah, i'm already sad that winter is only a few months away. I've never been to Lapland either, but I would love to go! I'm sure it's gorgeous up there during the winter.

I love the winter. The cold and the dark it's so much better than summer I think

 

I think i suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder) and the cold weather just makes me miserable. I like the crispy Fall weather, though, but when it's full on winter, I just want to sleep til May. Going just tiiiiny bit off topic here. haha. Sowwy, Kathy!

[smw]

I went to Bulgaria and Greece back in May - and it was incredible. You have everything you could want - ancient history, amazing countryside, mountains, oceans.............

 

And it was very reasonable as far as price...

[celinerific]

Speaking from past experience, Japan is an AMAZING place to visit. I can't wait to go back some day.

[kathyc25]

These are all very cool suggestions! I actually did think of China and India Bellamy and Davey but I wasn`t sure of the language barrier...although I suppose I could learn a few key phrases.

 

I am a little nervous about traveling alone, and being in a strange city but I think it would be good for me...and to meet some new people, possibly some of you would be amazing!

 

Did Davey even post in this thread?

 

oooops!! Sorry DJ

 

 

 

I'll think Finland during the winter must be lovely

All that snow, the nice cold temperatures

 

I'm sure it would be col and excotic f you yourself live in a different climate.But winter depresses me. It's cold and dark and just miserable. Especially when we only get snow in like Dec/Jan in the Southern parts. Lapland would be lovely to experience during the winter, I think. I LOVE the Finnish summer, though!

 

I agree, it may be exotic for a person living elsewhere! But the darkness really depresses me too. I can live with the coldness, but the darkness is too much. Though otherwise I do love Finland. And Lapland must be magnificent, I've never been there but would love to go. So I would still recommend Finland as a place to visit too!

 

Yeah, i'm already sad that winter is only a few months away. I've never been to Lapland either, but I would love to go! I'm sure it's gorgeous up there during the winter.

I love the winter. The cold and the dark it's so much better than summer I think

 

I think i suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder) and the cold weather just makes me miserable. I like the crispy Fall weather, though, but when it's full on winter, I just want to sleep til May. Going just tiiiiny bit off topic here. haha. Sowwy, Kathy!

 

lol that`s ok Salla I still love you

 

I went to Bulgaria and Greece back in May - and it was incredible. You have everything you could want - ancient history, amazing countryside, mountains, oceans.............

 

And it was very reasonable as far as price...

 

Yeah Greece is awesome. I went there a few years ago and I loved it.

 

Speaking from past experience, Japan is an AMAZING place to visit. I can't wait to go back some day.

 

Its on my list!

 

I`m actually thinking of Prague too.

[Salla]

Some of my friends just went to Prague this summer and they absolutely loved it!