Why it's better to travel alone
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“I don't like humanity, but I love people.” Well said.
Right there with ya!
Kinda weird actually.
@@lydia7725 it is if youre religious. Which is revealing....
that’s also the way I’ve always felt, like him. if I may, Christianism teaches you to love humanity, and then every person you meet disappoint you by how much they differ from that ideal vision which you had. I like it more to dislike humanity like him (there’s a lot of stuff to dislike about humanity as a whole, and anyway that stuff is just an abstract idea) and then be positively surprised by each individuality that I meet, seeing them for themselves and not as the imperfect representative of an abstraction.
@@gregregregregregre no, christianity teaches you to hate humanity as we are fallen sin ridden borderlines that god is FORGIVING for him putting sin into them.. its a truly backwards and morally bankrupt bronze age religion that comes from ancient palestine and it shows.. it really really shows
Traveling alone all over Europe is one of the best things I've ever done. When you travel alone you really get immersed in the country that you're in like the man in this video says. When you travel with a travel partner most of your attention is focused on the person you're traveling with and not as much on the place you're visiting. I'm 26 and traveling alone in my 20s has really given me life experience within a short time period of me traveling. If you're young or single don't be afraid to travel alone. Most places in the world are safe. Just do your research on the places you're going and book the trip. You won't regret it.
Much of what you say is OK but saying, "Most places in the world are safe," is simply not true. Being a stranger in a strange land, interesting though it might be, is always full of dangers, some places more than others. Syria was that way, Israel, Russia, Mexico, Uruguay, virtually all of South America, were often problematic. That's why I travel with pepper spray. Especially for nubile females traveling alone, raped in Athens at a city hotel, money stolen, luggage ransacked in Georgia, etc. As for your concluding remark regarding not having regrets traveling, I'd say routine thefts of money and property would belie your assertion and be met by most world travelers with a big guffaw.
100% correct. Traveling alone has so many advantages. LIVING ALONE is even more brilliant!
Totally agree with you!!!!!!
Furthermore, for me, because I’m not a young man anymore sewing my wild oats, I have one steady girlfriend. BUT, she has her place, I have mine. We arent married. No reason for a successful man to be married. It gives him nothing. I can spend the night at her place, she can spend the night at mine (all her shit isn’t in my clean, tidy space), and importantly, we can both have days when we don’t see each other at all. It keeps the relationship fresh and better on many levels. If she changes her mind (as most do) to what we agreed to, ie., she wants to get married, then that’s the breaking point.
marriage laws are terribly one sided against men. @@mikemccormick8115
@@mikemccormick8115smart this is exactly my plan as well
I don't do much travelling but at 59 next month, I've mastered living alone now retired with zero debt, house & car is fully paid for 😊
Being stationed in Germany for two years with the Army allowed me to do plenty of traveling alone, which I could never have done with someone else. I saw the whole country & visited a number of places off the beaten path where a lot of lesser known battles in WWII took place & which would have bored any travel partner.
That's the nice thing about traveling alone. If you want to just stare at a monument for an hour, pondering its history (or whatever else you want to do which would be boring to someone else) then you can do that without any guilt.
A definition of pain: Traveling with someone who travels for the shopping.
I am exactly the same. I usually attend some of the ww2 commemorations and battle sites in Euurope. I have a very deep interest which most people would find boring.
Especially if you want to see a small monument in a village
I visit dams
Sounds like a dream. I also want to see famous WW2 sites but I know most people find history dull
My 22 year old son discovered it is better to travel alone. He went to Spain, Switzerland, and The Netherlands last fall. He said the Hostels has some kind of text bulletin board where those staying at around the same time could text each other, meet up and go see sights both (or more than a few) were interested. He had a great time hanging out with people from elsewhere. His last day in Valencia Spain he coordinated an afternoon playing volleyball on the beach, had a great turnout and a blast playing with those who showed up.
Hope he had a good time in my home country of the Netherlands😀
Women who travel alone face far more dangers than men who do it. When women travel alone they must wisely choose far more precautions or face darker consequences. Going to a strangers home in a faraway land, can you say human trafficking trap? Etc.
When I was a young man I travelled alone through Europe and met women travelling alone, didn't really think much of it because I was from a fairly safe country and didn't realise how much bad there is in the world ( read Naive). Looking back I'd think twice and certainly wouldn't if I was female. I still travel alone in my own country though.
White women are the safest people on the planet, everywhere, in history. In reality. In your imaginations, the opposite.
@@silverdale3207 I am a young man, but feel exactly the same. I never felt unsafe in my home country (the Netherlands), then this year I went to Paris and Berlin, and just saw that Europe can indeed be very unsafe, would not walk alone as a women in those cities at night
men are more likely to be victims of violant crime than women. I have met lots of solo women travellers.
Trueeee.
Me as a female I never let people know I’m traveling alone. I find it very dangerous. The world is full of freaks.
Having traveled both alone and with people, I'd say there are merits to be both. Traveling with people lets you build valuable shared memories. Traveling alone is a more zen-like experience.
Some years ago I visited my doctor who asked what I had been doing. I told her I went to Roatan for a week of scuba diving at a resort. She asked who I went with and I told her no one accompanied me. She was shocked and asked how do you do that and I told her, "You book the trip and fly there. There's plenty of new friends available when you get there."
Exactly, all you have to do is book!
If solo travel is such a hard concept for her to grasp, I'd find a smarter doctor.
I traveled alone to Iceland and met my husband. Had I been with a friend my husband and I and would have never connected.
Sooo serendipitous! ❤
How do you know, you can tell that to yourself for as long as you want; maybe at some point you would've met somebody even better if you hadn't met your current helpmate, but now you won't unless something happens to him, which might have not had he not met you.❤
@@valeria-militiamessalina5672 You just described life's dilemma. If I choose this then I can't choose that. The point is make a choice using the best information you have at the time. And, with regards to a life partner, honor your commitments.
I travel alone and it is the best. You just do as you wish - eat what you want, go where you want, etc without having to compromise with anyone else. It is freedom.
I’ve taken over 50 trips overseas since 1983 and maybe 5 were with other people. Other than what he mentioned, the biggest advantage for me is that I can do whatever I want to, whenever I want. I can get up late, I can take an entire day off, I can change the whole trip around in the middle of the trip and there’s nobody standing next to me complaining about it. I don’t have to compromise and go to places I really don’t want to see. Maybe I’m just spoiled, yes, I admit I probably am, but I love traveling by myself.
Yeah your generation is selfish Nd greedy and screwed future generations
Weird and sad.
@@milantehrandubai Yes, it is. But I have to accept who I am.
@@90293Mike you just described myself. Thank you. I have a partner that I love, maybe I'll never be able to travel alone as I like, but I would loved to.
I’m right there with you, brother. Solo independence is how I live/travel too.
Dear Dennis, you are so right. Since my wife died 6 years ago, I almost always travel alone. I go within Europe and to the US. My favourite time to go is in October-November. Almost no tourists, cheap air tickets and in warm climates, it is like a Swedish summer, the country I am from. In the winter I stay in southern France since 5 years ago. I go back to work in Swden in the summer where the days are long and weather is temperate. So, I get Swedish summer year along and meet the most wonderful people from all over the world.
Try South East Asia
I traveled all over Europe alone from the age of 15 to 17. It was a bit scary but it was also good. My family allowed me to be very independent but I had help if I needed it. I'm 60 years old now so Europe and America were very different places at that time and it was a lot safer than it is now. I would never allow a teenager to do something like nowadays.
That's pretty cool. Nothing better than a close family 💪
About the same age and I remember walking to and from Elementary and Jr. High school over a mile from home. Nobody cared (unless it was dusk) to see kids walking down the street alone. It was a better society back then.
@@veganconservative1109 - I walked to school almost 2 miles most days from 2000 to 2006 in a small city, and then a small town. Even that recently, things were fine and I never felt unsafe (except one time a car failed to stop at a stop sign and nearly hit me).
I agree. Went to Europe for 6 weeks when I was 20. Seemed like it was for 6 months. Best experience, and helped set the course for my life.
Asia is good for solo travel.
I love travelling alone. The flexibility, the spontaneity, the freedom to just decide what you're gonna do next or where you're going...priceless. I want to relax and take it slow? I relax and take it slow. I need to hurry, get going and run or hike? I'll do that. I used to travel loads with my family and sister up to a few years ago, but now that I've tasted what it's like on my own, I don't wanna go back . At least not where I'm at in my life atm, unless something (or someone) really *convincing* comes along.
"He travels the fastest who travels alone." --Rudyard Kipling
Damn right. I am soooo looking forward to a cross country trip tomorrow, with my wife and two kids, to go snowboarding. They haven't even pulled out the crap they need to pack yet. I used to get a call and be heading for the airport in under 30 minutes, carrying everything I needed with only my two hands. Pretty sure my wife would use a team of porters if I let her. My daughter and son are like me. We move like a military team. My wife...ahem.
What’s the hurry? I travel alone and love that I can go as slowly as I like.
I'm 64 and married and travel alone. People invite me into their homes and take me on their trips. Lot's of eating out and drinking. It's a lot more fun.
Over the years, I’ve kinda got used to travelling alone. I’ve hitchhiked 👍🚗🚗🚗 the world, doing tens of thousands of miles, getting lifts from thousands of travellers, and I would say without exaggeration, it’s been the highlight of my life.
I did once hitch across Europe with a girlfriend, a real beauty (she was runner up beauty queen in her province), but not only was it harder to get rides, it was actually less fun. On the way back, it was a positive relief to be out on the road on my own again… 😊
It cuts both ways, some people like myself like to travel alone, but I surely understand people love to have the significant other or a best friend along the way.. Cheers to all the travelers
I have also traveled alone in many of my travels. One time when I took my wife at the time with me turned into a disaster... you learn a lot about someone when you travel together.
Don't ever marry when you have 1 : not lived together , and 2 : not travelled together in a difficult way , like for example camping which is demanding to the character (not an all-in with complete luxury which demands nothing from one's character) .
I spent 1.5 years in India due to my work. I agree with every single word you said about India. Great country indeed, even if sometimes a bit annoying. Great food, great people, and special feelings.
India is dusty. Isn't it?
I spent a whole year in Japan alone. Totally worth it! And yes, get off that beaten path!
I would LOVE to explore Japan and see/experience everything I've ever read about, heard about or seen from pictures/art. ❤
i could never do such a thing. for one thing, there would be no kosher food. for another, i know no Japanese. for another, the loneliness and alienation i would feel would be unbearable to me
@@mosesCordovero-uw5vw Kosher food: There are ways to navigate this. I know some Jews who have lived in Japan for years. I think it helps to live in the larger cities. Japanese: Yep, this would be a bit of a barrier, but it's getting easier each year, especially in cities like Tokyo. Loneliness: You know yourself and what you can handle better than I do, but I think there's a ton of value in subjecting yourself to some isolation/separation. You get away from everything that's familiar and are forced to confront a different world, different people, and perhaps most importantly - yourself. The experience can actually be liberating. You're free from everything that came before and have an opportunity to start fresh and really be who you want and need to be. You get to know yourself better. And yes, the lonely times will come, but you'll get out there and meet some amazing new people! If you have any interest, start thinking about how to make it happen, not about why it wouldn't work. Where there's a will there's a way.
it is challenging enough for me just to try to be a good Jew and good American. years ago, when i was much younger and more adventurous, at least in my mind, i did explore some Eastern philosophy, especially Hinduism, but i never actually went to India, as intrigued as i was by it, because i was afraid of the unclean water and felt guilty being so far away from my parents....and years later, i met a man who had ventured to climb in the mountains not far from Mount Everest....well, the air is so thin there, that it somehow made him lose one eye....that made me glad that i stayed right here in comfortable Los Angeles, in familiar territory
I traveled through Europe by myself and love it! I did have some scary times as a female; however, most of my experiences were wonderful. Got to meet people, as Dennis said, you have to enter their culture who were very helpful and kind.
Very true! I've backpacked through 45 countries, mostly solo, and by far my best education. About 2 years total, including a year long trip to east asia, spent abroad. Especially with a motorcycle!! You can go off the beaten path so amazingly. A great way to enhance your neuroplasticity---especially during your 20s before the mind gets too "firmed up", and the mind's intelligence won't wane too fast. Traveling solo, especially abroad, is like finding hidden gems you craft out yourself.
A good way to enhance neuroplasticity after your 20s is to take psychedelics.
I'm single. Years ago I traveled with my best friend at the time (we're still friends - its just that was decades ago and we're not close like we were when we were young). We got along great and enjoyed seeing and doing many of the same things. They weren't super long trips - one was a week maximum touring Southern California. It was a blast, but he's about the only person I would want to do that with. A while back I went to Hawaii with four other friends and while it was nice to have the company for dinner and such, many times I would just strike out on my own because I didn't want to do what they collectively did. That's when I decided I'd never do that again.
I've been travelling pretty actively for the last 30 + years. From my first two trips (both undertaken with a good friend) , I learned that not everybody is cut out for travelling. In hindsight those trips were not particularly successful. We were young at the time and didn't really know what we want. Today I'm still very good friends with both of them but it now turns out that they by nature, are actually extreme homebodies. They just thought that they would like to travel. I also found out over the years from other long term travelers that my experience are more common than you may think. I think that if you can get a travel partner that is on the exact same page as you are or is willing to just tag along, then you have a winner. Good luck with that though. These days I travel by myself. Learn how to like your own company, entertain yourself and the world is truly your oyster. You can just go! I've been to many countries around the world but the last five years I visited the lower 48 states in my campervan . Manage to check that box Dec 2023. I'm now in Mexico City and plan to spend 3.5 months in Mexico sitting out the US winter. After that maybe Alaska . Time will tell. I'm a free agent.
I traveled alone just this past year: 6 weeks in Europe. I even spent 2 nights on the streets because of accidentally booking the wrong AirBnB dates. It was a great experience, and while I didn't stray too far from the beaten path, I think it is still possible to travel alone these days. Don't listen to all the doom and gloom. My mother was weary, but since I was spending my own money, she permitted me to do so. She said she said her prayers every night, lol
Man you were living on the street for 2 days, that ain't a good thing 🤣
Sounds exactly like my first trip abroad when I was 27. Six weeks in Europe, mostly Germany and Prague. AirBnB failed plans also left me stranded for a few hours here and there (never a whole night though), and some transport snaufs led me to walking miles in the back country, which was beautiful. Lots of memories, despite being a huge challenge.
@@alanarmstrong6460a night or two is not hard to be homeless
Thank you so much for mentioning the good side of India!
Love from Mumbai, India! 🇮🇳❤️
My gosh plllllllease. I visited India once and I sweared to god that I will never ever do it again with a billions dollars.
I = I’ll
N= never
D= do
I= it
A= Again
As someone who has traveled alone quite a bit, I can say that it's much better to have a travel partner. Not someone you take windy beach walks with (though that would be ideal), but someone who has your back.
International travel has been okay for me, but on an Amtrak out of Chicago, I woke up to find the person next to me going through my pockets and trying to lift my wallet. Another time, it was raining and I was going to call an uber, but dropped my phone in a rain puddle and the screen broke and started glitching out and wouldn't let me dial.
Having a friend or significant other on business trips would have helped with many of the issues I've had traveling.
Not to mention, someone to share the experience with and/or confirm the crazy stories that you'll inevitably be telling friends and family about your adventures.
totally agree. Now it would be stupid traveling alone. You need someone to watch your back.
more fun with best friends. by self what's the point?
Sometimes it can destroy a trip if they turn out to be a bad traveler .
Also no one understands all the lonely conversations one has, that if there indeed was someone there to hear you having it, they'd think you'd gone full blown crazy.
Driving alone across the Nation can be a very mental testing thing.
@MR-backup Yeah, I'm a solo otr truck driver. So I understand what it's like driving across the country alone.
My first week out, I did 2,800 miles. Which was pushing it to the edge of my 11 hour drive time limit. Now I don't go much passed 10 hours per shift and I got a cb, to feel more connected to the outside world. I also try to spend a couple hours per week in the drivers lounges, chatting with other drivers.
I'm almost 63. A few days ago, I traveled to Switzerland for ten days alone. It was a marvelous experience! To overcome the fear of all sorts, dehydration, and sickness for one day after the flight, then feeling well, I went to places with Google's map help and the SBB app. I went to mountains, museums, and cities. I talked to people. They are kind and calm. The country is clean, safe and very good organized. I loved this alone trip, very, very much!
Come to India ma'am
Only last year did I discover this. The people really are a lot more open and you experience a lot more.
Plus, you can be spontaneous and don’t have double check every single activity with someone else. Or vice versa if you really don’t want to go to that cafe with the loud music, there’s no pressure to!
I travelled by myself for 30 days to Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore back in the late 90s after taking 30 days of leave while in the military. It was the best trip I have ever taken, bar none, for the reasons stated in the video. One other thing Prager failed to mention is that you are also extremely mobile when by yourself. When someone you meet does ask you to eat dinner with them or, in my case--fly to the other side of the country, you can just “grab and go” and not run the decision past anyone. You just go. Relaying to the culture and immersing yourself in the language….it all has tremendous benefits that are intangible. If you are young and/or single, do it at least once--you’ll be better for it.
Friends with Epstein? You sicko.
As a professional travel blogger, I concur! I have had so many amazing solo experiences. Travel has been my greatest educator, hands down.
In your summer come here to Gramado - Brazil. It's pretty chill here around July.
Great advice Dennis. I always travel alone. I will book 2-3 nights in decent small mom&pop motel, then spend the next few days looking for a house, apartment or room to rent, depending on my plan and the length of my stay. I always try to spend 2-6 months in places I have never been, immersing myself in the culture, language & food, always avoiding big cities and tourist traps.
I have travelling alone both professionally and for leisure for about 15 + years now.
Let me tell something : it sucks.
Sure, having to be 100% self sufficient keeps you alert and organized. But never being able to share new places and experiences with someone removes half the fun, and the world today is a more dangerous place than it was 50 years ago. Knowing that someone has your back should something wrong happen is good too.
Hmm...btw, Where ru from miss?
Alone and on a motorcycle. Good times.
Ew no...
When you're traveling alone you can be whoever you want to be, whenever you want. No one knows you, there are no expectations, no pressure to be yourself, to stay in your lane. If you wake up in the morning and decide to head south, then two hours later you decide you want to go west, then you make a 90 degree turn and you're on your way. I've done lots of traveling alone and with people. I've always had a great time alone, but not always when with someone.
I have travelled extensively alone, did motorcycle tours in Europe, did every continent except South America. Once I ended up, alone, in the outer Molucca’s (Ternate) and that was the one time I felt going “off the map”. Visited, alone, the Andaman Islands : a really magical experience! I’ve travelled with girlfriends too and that was fine and different. Travelling alone and travelling as a couple has both its charms for me. Travelling alone really builds resilience and toughens you up mentally, it’s the way to go to really interact with the locals.
I too was single from 18-32. But my vacations were different. Week-long backpacking or canoe trips where the goal was to see as few people as possible. Plus I didnt have the money or time to go to places like India even if I wanted to. I knew from experience that taking a high adventure trip like that alone was just asking for trouble. Luckily, I had a good friend who shared the same philosophy about vacations. We had a great time on those trips and still talk about them when we get together.
Amen! That’s a more meaningful way for a vacation, a break from a demanding life. Expands our world, more open to relating to others and learning. I did find social media a real advantage to be able to share experiences along the way while still making my own choices.
I am from South Africa and live in Sweden now. I have always travelled on my own. There is one thing I absolutely HATE and that is waiting for a friend to be on time!)
(I had already decided that I would never go back or visit South Africa again!)
A few years ago my Swedish friend wanted us to travel to South Africa. I told him "sure" just do a little research on South Africa and tell me where you want to go, what you might what to see, etc etc. I explained why I wanted him to do that, for the simple reason more than likely he would not like my travel guide.
Anyways he never got back to me with a plan.
A few years after that he asked again and he said he would pay my trip (one way trip) if we visit SA. I reminded him about my suggestion of doing his own research, but still he did not do any research.
(I always knew he would never do the the basics of a travel plan!) In the end I told him I am never going back to SA.
It is best to do things yourself, if it is possible.
Thank you Dennis. I've always believed that travel is the best liberal arts education that anyone could have, and with the awful state of today's universities more than ever before. Traveling with a companion is for sure easier but Dennis is right; traveling alone developes self-sufficiency very quickly. When I was 19 I rode my bicycle alone (ten speeds in those days, not 18 or 21) from NYC almost halfway across the country to Iowa, and then hitchhiked the rest of the way to California. I never knew where exactly I'd be spending the night so I had to be adapable. If I ran into a jam no one could help me but me. And like Dennis said I met interesting people along the way including those who wanted to help a young man far from home and who invited me into their home. You experience people and places at a far deeper level traveling both alone and off the beaten path.
Agree with you on all points. Went to Europe by myself with a backpack and duffle bag for 6 weeks when I was 20 (in 1979). Seemed like it was for 6 months. Went off the beaten path and met the nicest people. I hitchhiked most of the way and got a 600 mile ride one time (average ride was about 10-15 miles).
I feel the same way. I've traveled to Zanzibar, Ireland, Punta Del Gado in Azores chain, and Oman alone, and met wonderful people each time. I could set my own agenda at the spur of the moment each day, eat when I want to and whatever I wanted to, and engage with the locals. I recently was in Saudi Arabia for the first time and met several wonderful people. Made mistakes while driving through the rotaries in the Asir region near Abha, but I didn't have to worry about spooking a passenger.
Have not listened to Dennis over the past years, but what timely message when I happen to be travelling alone for the first time in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Really? Would Dennis want his 18-year-old daughter to travel alone and accept invitations from strangers to come to dinner? smh
I have not traveled abroad yet, just locally, but. If you go alone, you can do what you want when you want for as long as you want without having to worry about someone else.
Just got back from an 11 day solo trip to Romania (Bucharest, Sinaia, and Transylvania) and man did I ever need it. Stayed in 4 and 5 star hotels and truly pampered myself since it's so affordable there and the off season. My new job has been very demanding and I was really stressed out about breaking it off with a friend of 10 years who started treating me terribly and needed the break. Amazing people and hospitality! I'm happy that even at 40 YO I have the energy and desire to backpack solo across Europe and Asia and walk 10+ miles a day exploring.
India, interesting. My American friend went to New Dehli a couple of years ago as part of his business school and they basically said "never will I go to that country again." The crowds, the poverty, the bad smells and the heat were a big reason why he did not enjoy his visit.
I've never been, but have heard the same.
very unfortunate that your friend did not have a good time. that's only a tiny part of India that he experienced. India is vast and beautiful and vibrant and colorful. avoid the crowded places if you don't like and you will love India
@@SasmitVasantgadkar Good point, that's like not liking the US because of a single visit to crowded dirty city like Los Angeles. Not good to judge a place based on a visit to an isolated area.
Even native Indians find New Delhi to be challenging. If you go to places like Kerala or the Himalayas it is quite different.
I've worked and known a lot of Indian people and some are good friends. But, the demeanor between Indian people at work and those same people not at work is...different. Even they acknowledge that to me. So maybe give the other side a try.
OK, I gotta edit this before I get a bunch of comments. I think I'd say that the culture of India is one where business - especially tech - is almost gladiatorial. It's combative. Anyone who has ever argued a position against a confident Indian engineer will tell you that. It's Thunderdome. Which makes it all the more fun when you see the confident engineer eventually say, "yeah, you won. I just wanted to keep arguing with you until your approach got even better."
Honestly, I think sometimes these guys just like arguing. But so does my wife, and I married her!
During the day it's great, get to see what you want to see at your own pace, total freedom. But at night I found it very sad, all these lovely places full of groups, couples and friends. Ended up going back to my room each night. Only did it once but nights were bad.
I was planning an RTW trip with an acquaintance friend back in '98. I was saving up to finish college when the he said he was planning a trip. He got accepted to law school and backed out! I'd already quit my job, sold my El Camino and gave up my apartment! Oh shit! 😮 I ended up buying an open ended ticket on Air Canada to London that I used as a base with extended family and backpacked Europe for seven months solo! No doubt, one of the best experiences in my life! The only regret I have was not accepting work when it was offered because it would have extended my travels! As funds were getting low, I couldn't find those offers and eventually returned to the US. I'd do it again in a heartbeat if I had the time and money! Apparently, visa rules have changed and the longest you can stay in the EU is 90 days!
The one time I went to Disneyland alone I enjoyed it more than any other (1980's.)
As for trips off the beaten track... YES! We would find the most interesting mom & pop stores, parks, and museums away from the interstates. Most people were very friendly and were interested in where you came from, what you did, how were you enjoying your trip. I do miss those old family vacations. Great memories.
Going to theme parks by yourself is low key the best, but it’s _completely_ different from a foreign country
I've been solo traveling for the last 2-3 years and it's been a truly liberating experience.
I think it’s sometimes it’s fun to travel with someone if you really get along with each other and can come compromise from some things like maybe sometimes go to the restaurant they want to and you don’t, etc.
But I also like to travel alone, I noticed, when I travel alone, I am not in a bubble, such as many couples, or people who travel in a group they are in their own, American bubble, or Canadian bubble, or whatever, and when I travel alone, I think of learning a little bit of the language, I use my mind to think where I want to go with activities. I want to do for the day and where I want to eat, sometimes I might spontaneously go somewhere or a café or sometimes I might plan to go to a farmers market I think it’s easier to make friends when you’re alone because when you’re with your friend or traveling with someone else you don’t look for other people such as locals so much in general
And even if you’re somewhat introverted, as I used to be, when I was younger, a bit of loneliness makes you more likely to reach out and speak to the locals then if you were traveling with friends or your own group.
I love solo travel and have been going for years. You really get a much better sense of different cultures
”I don’t like humanity but I really like people” that’s a philosophy I’ve had for a while now, I cannot explain why but studying people’s life experience and getting to know individuals is really interesting. You will never be able to truly understand another human and I think that’s maybe what makes me so fascinated with them, I wanna know why people react the way they do and how they carry themselves in situations, I will never go out of my way to put them in those positions but just watching it happen and then talking to them after for some reason is highly interesting
As a young female who doesn’t speak a second language…I will never travel alone internationally.
I _have_ wandered off by myself when traveling abroad, in broad daylight after telling people where I was going, but trying to navigate a foreign country without speaking the language sounds like a recipe for disaster.
Almost all of my international trips have been school trips, where I went with professors who’ve taken the trip multiple times and know the ins & outs, if not being fluent in the language. 10/10 would recommend. The #1 rule of these trips is always “don’t go anywhere alone”.
The rules for traveling alone for men and women are not the same neither at home or far away. Reject this at your own peril. You are alive today and not trafficked because you made right choices.
Google translate is amazing!
Also do not go alone snorkling. Have a snorkling buddy it’s a very important rule.
Do not hike alone it can be very dangerous . Do not dive alone and many others. I would rather say have a good travel
Companion :)
You could go to Canada.
I did europe in 1986 alone, at the time there was some threat of terrorism but I never felt in danger. Met the locals, talked to other travelers, the time of my life. I'm from Phoenix AZ, had relatives in London, they applauded my travels. I may do it again, at 70, it's an adventure.
Do it now. You aren’t getting any younger- you’ll regret it if you don’t!
Yes we'll said and done! I'm a woman and went to italy alone summer of 2023 loved it so much and thankful for it cause I also had a good awakening there too. And of course if you get into a relationship it also has its good advantages of travel with a partner too
I’ve always wanted to travel alone, but have never been able to afford it. I hate that I usually have to follow the schedule of the person with the money instead of doing things the way I would like to do them. At the very least, I would like to be able to have my own hotel room and be in charge of making the decisions.
I met Dennis Mr. Prager at UVU a couple years ago and he told me that in all of his traveling he felt the people of the Philipines were the happiest people on earth. I do know alot of happy philipinos! Mr. Prager... you are all that and then some!
I couldn't agree with you more Dennis, the most remarkable things happen, especially if you speak the local language well enough to at least make a good account of yourself and what you are doing there.
I traveled solo for around 15 years. I might hook up with a buddy somewhere, or have a destination with a friend during the earlier periods. But eventually, due to my freedom of job/lifestyle, I started longer and bigger trips alone...because....adventure...fun...culture! Yes...I could go do what I wanted when I wanted, and I loved that freedom. But chasing waves solo in places where there is no one around, or riding mtb trails with no one around.....I became worried for my safety. As well I get anxiety and I'm not as gregarious as I might be other times. I recall being in New Zealand...I lived in a van for 5 weeks looking for waves, trails and adventures. I watched a sunset and wished I could share it with someone. I cried because I felt so lonely. I just wanted to share that moment with someone.
Traveling/being alone teaches a person who they are and can be....it's definitely a path to personal growth. But at a certain point(depending on your personality), it becomes empty and sad. Life is meant to be shared with someone
You need God. You're too dependent on people.
@@peregrino9154 Apparently you need "God", like I would enjoy the company of an actual human. So who is in the right here? Your " god" keeps YOU company. I like ACTUAL conversations
I enjoy traveling somewhere first solo (if possible) and if I like it, then returning with friends, etc. It's awesome being a makeshift tour guide!!!!
I really resonate with what you said Sir ...and by the way ...please come to India alone... its a great place to visit with brilliant and smart people
Thirty years in the military has given me the opportunity to travel all over the world. I know what the famous sight seeing attractions really look like in person and it's much different than in photos. For example the Taj Mahal is on a dumpy street and is quite small and just kind of an empty building inside with a long snake line of grabby and pushy people. And the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre and most of the other buildings and structures that are world famous all have scaffolding all over them.
I 100% agree with him! Travelling alone or with someone has advantages but when I travel alone I connect with the local culture so much more
I’ve travelled alone to many countries and with company to a few. Even though none of my travel companions were from my country, I still must say I prefer to travel alone.
I've done lots of travel alone, including almost 3 months across Europe a couple summers ago. What I like most is total freedom of doing what I want when I want to and not having to worry about someone else with a different agenda and preferences. The downside is loneliness. Traveling alone can get VERY lonely, especially in places that very romantic and beautiful. I can enjoy traveling with others too but we really have to click. The worst thing of all is traveling with someone that you thought you'd enjoy being around but don't. You really get to know someone when you travel with them in ways you never would have otherwise.
I avoid places with lots of annoying couples.
Useful advice again, thank you Mr Dennis
I’m a single young man and I’ve traveled with both my parents, with friend, and alone. Now everyone knows that with family or alone are great, but i just wanna bring up my bad experiences with traveling with friend, even if i might think they were good, trustworthy friends… you are so much likely to have fights with them during travel. And that may even hurt the friendship. If that has happened to you then you know what I’m talking about.
I've done both over the years, I have a couple good friends I've traveled with over the years, yes they can be a major pain in the ass(as I'm sure I can be too), but we don't hold each others hands the whole trip and we go go off and do our own thing, maybe meet up for dinner or drinks later in the evening. Traveling with girlfriends has proved to be more difficult in my experience.
Travelled alone all my life. 43 years old, 75 countries visited, amazing stories lived
Traveling alone.........when young (and healthy) is fantastic.
Still healthy, but once I got to be about 50 year's old, I started getting paranoid........"What if I have a medical emergency?", "What if I'm kidnapped?", "What if, what if, what if?"
Driving south through South Carolina last summer, I saw a middle-aged guy on the northbound side of I-95, slumped over the hood of his car. He was alone. He seemed to be having some sort of medical issue, as the metal hood of a vehicle in a South Carolina summer, during the daytime, is NOT something you tend to want to be slumped over. It really made me think.
Many people have spouses, but I bet not that many are all that wild about being around them (or each other) anymore than absolutely necessary. It is a blessing to have a partner in life, where you BOTH WANT to be around each other.
Went to India in 2019 and 2023. For all the downsides, it is indeed "relentlessly interesting."
You’re perfectly correct that travelling alone heightens one’s ability to relate and sensitivity to different cultures. I have always been intellectually curious and enjoy learning about other cultures. I tried travelling with my best friend a couple of times and always felt very constrained. Unlike you, however, I love humanity; people not so much.
I have never traveled abroad, but love to travel around the U.S.; there is so much to see. I travel mostly by motorcycle, and traveling alone to me is so much better because people are more apt to approach you when you are alone, and everyone likes to hear a story; where are you from? where are you going? how long have you been on the road?; and most people also have a story to share; about their travels; how they also traveled by motorcycle when younger; their adventures and experiences. People in general really are nice. I have to agree; I like people, but humanity... not so much.
I highly recommend traveling alone! As a woman I know it can be more intimidating for female solo travelers, however the experience is so amazing. I’ve been traveling alone for years. I love going on trips with family, friends or a significant other, but having the time alone is amazing. You have no one to answer to. You can rest when you want, see what you want, and eat when, where and what you want. There is no one to look after other than yourself. I recently went to Aruba at thanksgiving by myself. It was the most fabulous 5 days. I came home totally relaxed and rested.
After a break up, I booked a cruise for my birthday, traveling alone was the best, and I met some cool people.
There's also no disputes about what to do, where to go, what to eat, etc. You're also more likely to meet locals and then you're not lonely. In the summer, go to northern realms.
Month alone in Japan in 2017 was a great experience.
When alone and in another country, especially if you don't speak the language (or barely speak), your highs are higher, your lows lower. I recall meeting a gal from my area in another country, and she had been traveling alone for a month. When I told her that, it's like I revealed THE truth that she had been feeling.
I like the distinction he makes between liking humanity and liking people.
One point of correction for me: do visit winter destinations, like the Caribbean in the summer...yes it is hot but it is less touristy and cheaper since its the off season
I backpacked 2 summers in a row in Europe, alone was the best. Sometimes meeting up and traveling with others who you meet for a few days or a week is awesome. Best way for young traveler is alone. It take guts to do it but worth it.
Thank you for that episode
Two counter issues: having a good friend encourages accountability and helps with fellowship. For the Christian, we are called most often to do life together with another, a friend of the same gender if still single, which should help with both accountability, fellowship (plus other things (security, witnessing, saving money, etc). Jesus said where two are more are gathered together... accountability and fellowship. Good points raised in the video, but just some counter points and concerns.
True. But not everyone gets to have friends. Especially rare to have friends to travel with.
You really take that Bible verse out of context!
@@njcanuck I do know that verse is talking about His presence with the church, but it was merely short hand for other verses like Jesus always sending out his disciples in pairs or groups, and the number of verses talking about being there for one another.
In my own experience, I have also seen how my witness and sharing faith and helping others has only increased by having another believer there with me.
What I've found about travelling with other people is that you can end up having their trip instead of your own, and regret it later. I've travelled solo in at least 30 countries and had much the same experience as you: people often took me in, or I hooked up with another traveller and enjoyed their company for a few days (one became a lifelong friend). And yes, India is the big challenge but also the big prize if you're looking for country that can give you a whole new perspective.
I traveled alone to Newport, Rhode Island. It was very nice.
I’ve been to France, Italy and Latvia by myself. Going alone hits different.
I'm late 50s. I've traveled more than the average 100-people, combined. As usual, Denis is 100% right. I have essentially done this same video myself scores of times, in private conversations. All are correct. But traveling alone is the most important. You will have experiences that are utterly impossible for even a couple or two close friends.
Excellent advice regarding travel, just as PragerU has outstanding educational videos.
You said it perfectly; "I don't like humanity, but I like people".
He's right in that it makes you engage with others, but i mostly found with other english speaking travellers.
I'm travelling alone right now (63 y. o. male) My first advice is this: It's no sin to seek out things in your comfort zone, such as bars of your nationality/language. These can give you a lift as well as making useful connections, getting good information. Another idea is do the things you enjoy and know about in each country. I go to operas and classical concerts, also cocktail bars, pub quizzes, badminton, swimming etc.
I met a young lady in Lisbon a couple of days ago, who gets a tattoo in every country she visits. While this isn't my kind of thing I totally get that this interest means she meets like-minded folks and connects with them. Hi Megan!
I've been doing this for nearly a decade but not always alone. The Balkan countries are always my best memories and adventures
Traveling alone and/or with family > Traveling with friends
Lots of love and respect from 🇮🇳 India❤️
Traveling alone in Europe in 1960s and 1970s alone, had so many great experiences .
I loved travelling with my darling husband to over 22 countries. Some we flew to & others we free camped around or cruised to. Sadly he died January 2022 age 74. I now travel alone & have amazing times at almost 59 . Its easy. Book , pack n go . One adventure was 72 days, no planes & a few different countries & boat trips 😊