Comments on: Solo vs Group Travel

By: Solo Road Trip

Solo Road Trip — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:52:32 +0000

Many see the word “solo” and conjure the scene of traveling the duration of the trip alone. So untrue! The beauty of traveling solo however is that if you want to be alone, you can! If for once in your life you long for the liberating freedom to do as you please, when you please, you can! If you need some interaction at any point, there’s plenty of friendly locals or fellow travelers to strike up conversations, share meals, an end of day drink, discuss tips for things to see, etc., you can! It’s all about flexibility really and it’s all about YOU. Which makes for a nice change, doesn’t it?

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:42:00 +0000

Wow! looks like the consensus is towards generally traveling solo…at least most of the time.

By: Debo Hobo

Debo Hobo — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:14:00 +0000

I think if I were travel international I would travel with a group, but when within the states I prefer solo.

Great post:)

By: Soultravelers3

Soultravelers3 — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:49:00 +0000

Good post! I think I have done every scenario of travel from solo to a group of 100 peace proponents from around the world who traveled all over USSR in 1988.

I found it all good and all different , from solo to group, to couple travel to family travel. One can not really go wrong, huh? You are right though, it is good to get some experience before going solo, especially if you are a woman.

I have to admit my favorite is very slow travel as a family! We are doing that now on our open ended trip around the world. It has been bliss and now I wonder if we will add one more style….permanent travelers.

Thanks Nomadic Matt for a great site and Erica for a great post!!

By: Cuckoo

Cuckoo — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:32:00 +0000

Very informative post. And I agree with you on solo vs group traveling… have done both kinds.

Looking forward to more.

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:26:00 +0000

So far I’ve travelled in large groups, small groups, with only one friend and also solo. Even though it can be really fun to travel with a group of friends, I have to admit I prefer solo travel or taking a trip with just a good friend – especially if it’s for a longer time period. It’s simply easier and it definitely won’t get boring ’cause you’ll meet so many new people along the way.

By: Quickroute

Quickroute — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:13:00 +0000

I used to prefer to travel alone as it opens up new opportunities to meet people as you push yourself more. Now that I`m married I do most travel with my wife which is also fun as if you can still talk to each other after a month of backpacking then you`re meant to be together!