TRAVELLING ALONE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- I've travelled alone for many years. I've never had a problem. But is travelling alone right for you? Here are my thoughts.
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busy with our lives, my wife suddenly passed away as I was 59. after I felt better, at 62 I got for the first time on a plane at 62. started in Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and later Azia. most of time I traveled alone and it was great. sadly at 69 I got a mild stroke, same as Jim Lea of Slade had. now I will never travel again but so glad I did it. dont pospone because you never know what is around the corner waiting for you.
Better late than never - it’s good to see people out and about in the 60s otherwise what is the point
Loved SLADE
Hi, Eddie. Enjoying your video. And yes, I agree with you. Traveling alone, it's probably the best way certainly works for me, though it is nice to catch up with like-minded travelers.😊 cheers
@@martinsaunders4900 and cheaper 😂
Great advice and hope you are ok.
So many people have regrets for not doing something, but you have done it and have the memories to go with it. Fair play to you 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Total freedom if you're on your own. I love it. Easily the best way to travel.
Your best blog yet.
I was a teenager in London. I wanted to hitch hike down to Spain. My best friend was not ready. After two weeks with me having no work, he announced, he did not have enough money. I having no work for two weeks, set off alone, I had a really hard time because I did not have enough money.
Another time a friend was always going to go to Thailand with me
After three times I said my flight is this, get a ticket, see you on the flight.
He did not show.
These clowns will just hold you back. Just tell them your flight and time, an forget about them.
Usually its just the beer talking.
Good for you, mate
Greatest thing of travelling solo - do what you want, when you want, where you want!
Well said
Traveling is one of the most wonderful things anyone can ever do. I would say anyone who's never been to Thailand or nearby. Do it. Don't wait for anyone else or i can't afford it. Book your flight 6 months advance, work hard and save. It will be the best experience in your life. You only get one life
Well said, Kippax
I stopped travelling with other people in my early 20's. Basically I had no patients for it. I like to do what I want to do and not what other people want to do (if that makes any sense).
Now in my late 50's I travel solo, it's the only way to go!
Bet the patients were relieved!
Travel alone is better for know the culture and meet ladies, but sometimes is boring
Yes you are fairly spot on but you can meet more people than if your in a group
I'm 42, disillusioned with the UK I jacked my job in and now travelling solo. Definitely the best way to do it, everything on your own terms 👍
Having travelled solo on/off the past 30 years I will say that it can get lonely in spite of what others saying it isn't.
Before retiring here in Thailand I travelled the world on my own. Loved it. You have to be comfortable in your own skin and have confidence in your own ability.
You need mental strength so it's not for everyone.
Well said.
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence!
When I’m alone and see couples, I’m envious. But on the (rare) occasions I’ve been with a partner, I’ve wanted to be on my own. Never satisfied😂. Lessons of life.
I think the number one, numero uno reason to travel solo is you meet people, you're forced to communicate with locals or like minded tourists and if you're pretty pleasant you'll meet loads of people on the way and make many new friends.
I have travelled alone a lot .... had great times. More pros than cons but then you see that one stunning sunset and you think of all the people in your past life you wish were there with you.
Yes. Agree. Every time I have travelled with others, I just end up with unnecessary drama & problems.
People who invite themselves along & pressure u to take them, usually turn out to be freeloaders.
Personally I prefer to travel alone mostly because what I do is really never set in stone anything can change in a day and I adapt very well
Most times I have travelled with people I end up being disappointed. Either they are confrontational drunks, like sleeping all day, way too cheap/poor, late for everything, break laws in other countries or they fall in love instantly and completely forget you are travelling with them. I have left a few people who pissed me off in the hotel and moved on. I just leave a note at the front desk for them when they check out so they don't think I am missing and send them a detailed email on how their behavior was the reason I left them. On another note one of the best things about travelling alone is the fact that there are no witnesses😉😉
In Germany with friends - let's find an Irish Bar & let's go to Mickey D's. He who travels alone sees more.
When solo, you can wake up and totally change your plan for the day without issue or drama. And as already stated in another comment, you experience more finding your own way, interacting with locals, much more so then if traveling as a couple or group.
when you are traveling with another you are certainly less approachable
Great video Eddy! When I was younger I always felt like I had to travel with friends. Now I do the opposite. Travelling alone is much much better. No nagging girlfriend or friends who get into trouble. Its wonderful to be able to chose yourself what to do and when to do it. Im alone but never lonely😊😊 If I want company during travelling, I see to that I get it😊
Sounds great!
Travel alone every time no moaning, no waiting do what you want .I've travelled with a group of mates always waiting someone ,doing things I had no interest in .so now always on my own and I love it.
Ive always travelled alone Eddie & I wouldnt have it any other way. Enjoy ur time in Udon Thani
For those “social” people who fear traveling alone, I would advise them that they have a special advantage when going solo. I’m more outgoing by necessity when I’m on the road. My “social life” is never better than when I’m traveling, meeting people in unusual places and enjoying uncommon experiences. And when temporary loneliness strikes I contemplate why I travel and how much richer this traveling life can be compared to my everyday existence. Your vlog is spot-on!
Thanks, Dave
I always travel alone, and love it that way. I actually broke up with my last partner when we travelled to my favourite area of the world (non-mongering) and I really felt restricted. Our relationship wasn't strong enough for me to sacrifice my wanderlust. I'm now 40 and I don't see myself ever changing.
You are totally right, and I couldn't describe it better - travelling is how I make sense out of life.
I have never regretted travelling on my own however I have regretted travelling with certain other people.
Well said
I find travelling alone enhances the experience exponentially. And when you encounter other holidaymakers in groups and eavesdrop, their chitchat is so meaningless and dull that you can barely listen for 5 seconds. It helps your language skills too (if interested in learning a bit of Thai). The only exception is if I have a Thai lady along - that can be fun.
Another fantastic video Ed , it’s so refreshing when someone is completely honest with viewers like you are, I’m a few years younger than you and traveled a lot in my own, especially in Thailand and Asia, it does sometimes get very lonely but the other times makes up for it , I get the pedestrian pace now also and it’s great to be happy in yourself not having to rush everywhere, there’s no doubt as you get older you prefer a slower pace, my plan now is hopefully in another few years meet a nice lady and travel together, see both sides!! Anyway keep the fantastic videos coming they are very cheerful and uplifting.
PS I seen you in Thailand but you were doing a video so I left you alone, hopefully I will see you someday.
Thanks, mate.
Absolutely spot on re the talkers who pull out. I've learnt that if they don't commit early to a plan you have two choices, fuck em off and go alone or never go anywhere but the local boozer.
Absolutely dead on in this video. We can relate to everything you said. I've spent years doing things that I wanted my brothers to experience and they thought--still do--think I'm nuts for doing these things. My wife's been on more of these adventures--the best company in the world--than anyone else. Admittedly I have taken some chances; I try to keep those things at a minimum these days. I could go on and on, but this is written in full support of your endeavors and to encourage anyone thinking about "going it alone" to watch, listen and apply your words within. Take care, but LIVE!
Cheers, mate
Great video Eddie , like you i have travelled alone for years , although not as much as you , but you make lots of good points , these are the same reasons i do travel alone myself.
Very much dependant on who you travel with.
I've travelled solo, and as a couple, travelling with a partner can be great, someone to share all the joys with.
I've also enjoyed the freedom of solo travel, especially when I was younger.
Solo or with company, the main thing is to go! , life is short.
P s regarding lonely planet, don't bother buying any issues published after 2020, the format has changed, they are worthless with little information.
Can find the same info for free on wikitravel and google
Hey, how's it going? Great channel and nice video.👍651👈 Have a nice weekend!😊
Thank you! You too!
Your videos of South East Asia from a couple of years back inspired me to do my own solo travel for 3 months around Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I now only travel solo as its the closest thing to true freedom and usually far less stressful that way too. Thanks for the inspiration Ed.
Cheers, mate. I appreciate that.
Solid advice Eddy, my transition out of work permanently is now in process and being a seasoned solo traveler I can relate to all of the points you have raised, keep it up!
Thanks, mate
Hello Eddy. I agree with you 100%. I am happy being alone, and get on well being by myself. Being comfortable in your own skin is the first step. Travel now when you can, we do not know what the future holds.
Steady Eddy - I agree with you that solo travel is the best. I traveled with a friend of mine to The Dominican Republic and he was really "Crimping My Style"! I wanted to party and have fun with the ladies and all he wanted to do was be a bore doing nerdy things on his cell phone! Luckily I learned my lesson and go solo now for the ultimate freedom and fun!
Good for you, John.
Over the years I’ve traveled a lot on my own and had some amazing experiences that would never have happened if I was travelling with someone. But now I’am 71, I much prefer having a partner, she is lovely company and it’s a pleasure to travel with her!
Well done, Roy. Sounds like you have a good life.
Wonderful wonderful wonderful really really really good little little video about traveling to many many many countries.
Memories of traveling, I don’t remember much of anything anymore 😆🍻
You do need a certain personality to travel alone,a sense of adventure and self confidence
Im so glad to watch this video, and I have had friends back out, I like my own company, and coming your way soon. a great video , you say as it is, watching your videos very educational. well done mate your great at what you do, good health, best of luck to you.
Thankyou
Udon Thani sure has changed. I was there quite a few years ago and the place was full of bamboo huts, samlor riders and with chickens running around all over the place. I agree with you about traveling alone Eddie, it has its advantages as well as disadvantages and depends largely on where one goes and whatever you're into.
After 20yrs of travelling Thailand and South East Asia I've found the best way to travel is alone can't beat it,I've met some great people on the way too 👌
I like the videos Ed. Keep yourself in good shape and keep the videos going bro! I'd like to see videos from Cental America and South America!
I love travelling alone. Total freedom. Just done 3 and half months travelling Thailand and Cambodia. It was great.
Good for you
Traveling by yourself is the best way to go . You can please yourself when you want do what you want to do ..keep enjoying your travels Ed good luck mate ..!
Solo is best, you do and go where you want and dont have to wait on anyone to do anything you want , or what the other person might want or not
The last time i travelled with friends it was to a Belgium beer festival i was never sober, i can't remember nothing, never again.
Eh? But you got laid three times!
Don't blame you!
I really enjoy traveling by myself. I've had, and will have plenty of fun times, had great experiences, and met many amazing, friendly people.. No regrets. Great video Ed 💯👍🏾🤙🏾
Thanks, mate
Your spot on travelling alone is fantastic
Your videos are getting better eddy . Your making us think . You are 100% right .
Thankyou, David.
@@STEADY599 this video hit home with me . I have traveled with friends that are real dick heads when drunk . You can end up in a fight or even arrested when it had nothing to do with you. It's better to travel alone most of the time . Yes . Sometimes it is lonely but for 99 ,% of the time I want to do my own thing .
Everyone is different, I personally have tried both traveling alone and with a good friend, I will take traveling with a buddy over alone anytime !!!
Spot on Eddy!
Been there done that in my younger days.
Nowadays I don't bother to plan travel with others, thx for sharing. Greetings Happy Songkran Eddy!
Cheers, mate
Good on you Ed, for me the best way is to meet up with friends while I am on my travels if they happen to be where I am visiting, but with my own plans and my own agenda. It's basically impossible to get a perfect travel companion, somebody who wants to do what you want to do and when you want to do it. PS. will give your book a read!
Thanks, Scott
listening to you,you are a mirror image of myself,ive always travelled alone im a bit of a loner approaching 67 now[damn] losing my appetite for travelling now
I'm really proud of you for what you have done i started watching your channel the day you left England I was abroad but I live in England. You make me laugh 😃 that couple who were arguing reminded me of myself and my ex when we went to New York as soon as we got off the plane right to the hotel we were arguing 😅
well said ED go with your own flow you have done some good vids free as bird
Good video ... resonated well with this old itchy footed explorer.
Before divorcing I traveled many years with wife/family who expected 5 star hotels and so called popular destinations.
After divorcing I have done many trips solo, which is why I am convinced traveling alone is the best way to travel. I even road a motorcycle 35,000+ kms around most of Australia with just a swag strapped on the back, sleeping under the stars and exploring off the beaten track remote locations for over 3 months.
Never ever felt lonely, I am quite happy with my own company or mixing with other travelers or locals when the situation suited socialising.
Travel is an urge to which I happily succumb. Just spent 12 months living in Jomtien/Pattaya and my feet are starting to itch again.
Peeked across the Mekong at Vientianne to Udon Thani but did not cross over so maybe Udon Thani ...having not yet explored NE Thailand?
Really enjoyed watching your lovely video. Really hope you are well and having a great Sunday and weekend. A big thumbs up from Chris and Jane ✨️ 🎈 🎉 👍🏻
Thank you! You too!
I've been travelling alone to thailland foe many years now a nd going with all my mates is the reason why. Its more hassle than it's worth. Great video as always. Its not always fun but it's the best way to travel for me.Heath robinson😊
So many good points here. Choose your holiday companions wisely. Being with the wrong company can seriously ruin a trip. Go somewhere close for a weekend first before committing to a long haul trip.
Well said
Eddie you’re absolutely correct. I’ve been traveling to Thailand for the past 33 years and only on two occasions I’ve traveled with a group of 4 people, what a disaster it was one guy who thought he was Casanova and had spent 80% of his holiday budget in the first week. He then started to ask me to lend him money and pay me back once we returned back to England. I swear never again
I hope you said no. I've come across that type, also. Good to hear from you, mate.
Thanks Eddie for lovely video, enjoy your time in Udon Thani
Cheers, mate
Yea great video ed u nailed it!! I prefer travelling alone i more relaxed and like u said u go at your own pace!! No headaches. Plus if your personality and sense of humour is gd people will love u especially in asia and be respectful kind its a winner plus so easy to meet people especially girls so never really alone u make it happen or not thats from my experiences of travelling since 1985 best fun u can have
Exactly being single have a great time traveling alone but of course you also have to common sense, As others have said the freedoms you have to change plans at the last minute you can do that as you are just responsible for your self at your own time table. You chose what to do not tied to others.
Amazing video 😂😂 I laughed so hard thanks for this reality 💯
Great video Eddy 👍
Thanks 👍
Eddie you covered every issue when traveling both ways ! Yes I have lived all issues .... Thank you valuable issues , Enjoy ....
Awesome, thank you!
I have had no problems travelling alone really enjoy it as one person said do what you want and when you want, have travelled alone to many countries including Thailand and never get bored always meet people along your travels as you say the only downside is hotels well that’s life and part of travelling alone and it doesn’t bother me
Take care Eddie I enjoy your videos
Thanks, mate
ENJOYED THIS VIDEO, ED 👌🏿
I'VE JUST RETURNED FROM A SOLO TRIP TO THAILAND- I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO GO WITH FRIENDS RECENTLY TOO- THE SOLO TRIP WAS 100% JUST AS GOOD!!! 👌🏿🇹🇭🍺
Good to hear from you
I stopped travelling with others...... I was fed up with people having the " What if " symptom 😂😂
Hope to do Pattaya with a mate this year, but I might end up on my own. I'm fine if I'm on my own...
Always have an agreement with mates when I travel. Your holiday, my holiday. If we meet up its because it's what we want to do. Exploring with mates can be fun!
Best thing about travelling alone is that "What happened in Thailand, Venezuela, Nicaragua" truly does stay there. No tell tales.
Exactly. No witnesses.
When i first decided to travel alone to South East Asia as i was planning my travels for months all i would head from family and friends was i was going to get robbed even murdered it made me slightly worried for the first week.
Both have pros and cons it depends on who we are travelling with,
Thanks for sharing eddy.
Yes, I've heard all the stories. From people who have never been there.
i usually travei alone, i need my freedom
Doing it your way is fine... travelling with mates is fine, although you tend to compromise at times. I am fine on my own. Live the life you love!
Your book highlights good reason to travel solo.No one to screw things up.
Thankyou
Traveling alone is also building your character, you get to know yourself. As you said when you travel alone its safer. Whenever i've travelled with my football mates abroad, we always got into altercation either with the local fans or even police. Cheers Eddy.
One of your best topics Eddie and a lot of people will relate to it.
I’m hoping to retire and move to SE Asia within 2 years, am 52 soon and have seen too many people become unwell or their circumstances change and their travel plans get scuppered.
Am following your current journey with interest and keen to see where your next destination will be.
Idea/suggestion for a future topic for you. What would be your top 10 destinations and why?
Thanks, Kieran
if you wait to have company so that you can travel, you will never go anywhere
Lived Thailand 7 years always travelled whole of Thailand alone.
Heading back in 2 weeks for 6 weeks.
To many problems travelling with others always meet someone on my travels all the time.
Turned 80 years young April 17 th this week love life.😂.
Heading to siem reap for 5 days also.
Good for you, Barry
I prefer to travel alone from my homecountry, with very few plans. See what happens, meet a few people along the way and going where I feel like, when I feel like. I would find it very hard to go anywhere from my homecountry with someone. Can't see that happening.
I agree with you Edd 100 💯 percent solo is the best mate
I always travel alone just like you said you can wake up one morning and plane a little trip without your friends saying i dont want to go there let stay here ive not got a lot of money left so your vacation become there vacation
Great advice that Ed,,, Can you give us an update on the second book,,, lookin forward to reading that one as well.and when are you going to Cambodia.
Thanks, Ray. Second book is still in review
I'm a solo traveller and j agree with you eddy, just spent march travelling around Thailand pattaya then 3 islands and loved it,get lonely find a girl bar🤣🙏
cheered me up this video. I agree but one time I did go with someone else (a female). Did not work out at all because you really get to know their dirty habits and stupid naive opinions about the natives. Can get dangerous if you are with someone who isnt street smart. Best alone and then maybe travel stretches of journeys with random people met en route
What was her dirty habits? Asking for a friend 😅
Been there people pulling out last minute people going home after 2 weeks people kicking off in pubs. Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life changing experience of your life. Try it at least once!” quote
Great advice from my favourite scouser! but although I'm a lone wolf I went on my own to sardinia years ago and hated it🙄😱 always loved going with my wife.! Or did I??,, 🤔😕 not sure now! Bit old to start again!! 😞
I've travelled alone and with a close friend a number of times. If you are with someone you need to allow each other some flexibilty. Eddy lad! Get yourself over to Japan as soon as you can....the Yen is at a 34yr low against many currency's! Great country, best food anywhere and fantastic public transport etc. I lived there in the 90's. Enjoyed your recent vlogs in Laos. All the best...Bill
Thanks, mate
My first few trips to Asia were with a group of Mates and although we had a great time I got a little fed up of doing what the group wanted to do rather than I wanted to do - there's more to getting pissed every night and getting left with Ladies no one else wants.
I do travel sometimes with one good mate who is liked minded like me and he does is own thing like me if he wants to - no dramas.
I prefer to travel by my self now a days have a great time with no regrets. I have a budget , stick to it so what can go wrong ! ( Women - its always Women )
Good for you, mate
Right on mate, solo way to go.
I'm so tired of hearing "what we going to now"
Eddy looked so well only one month ago . Let's hope he pulls through
Traveled all around Asia for over 20 years (36 trips ) alone the best part is you do your own thing make your own choices when you want. I enjoy my own company and what I do there is no witnesses of my money been spent on women and beer wasting the rest. Travel is amazing and does not need to be expensive after your flight is paid. We all only have one life don't waste it see the world. Safety has never been a problem I blend in any crowd looking like a back packer wearing a plastic watch carrying 3 wallets with my money split 3 ways just incase of been robbed in the road less travelled. 😊
I travelled with my girlfriend, bunch of lads, had enough, wanted to go solo. The best thing I ever did was, I was in my 20’s then, last time I travelled alone was to Warzaw, 57, Italy 58, didn’t get the same buzz.felt lonely for the first time.time catches up with everyone Eddie.my personal feeling is you should find someone to settle down with, small steps Eddie.
Travelling alone fanny fantastic let the adventures begin the only way to travel in my opinion
Hi Eddy, me and my friends used to travel S.E.Asia but we used to have a kitty of money which we all paid into, everything shared and equal, all depends on your friends. Choose wisely Cheers
Insightful presentation, the walkaway is do not travel with a loudmouth stick in the mud, and when traveling with women they will make a scene.
Well said, David
I travel alone often, but prefer to have a friend along.
great stuff ed
Thankyou
Always better on your todd Eddie you can get what you need as you go.