Comments on: One is Company: Choosing to Travel Solo

By: Alana

Alana — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:03:00 +0000

Christine-great post. Your writing is so honest and true. I did a solo trip to Thailand and Bali last year and loved every moment of it. Your writing inspires me to continue more trips solo and to not fear being alone while on the road.

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Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:53:45 +0000

[...] One is Company: Choosing to Travel Solo – Christine posted a guest post on Twenty-Something Travel talking about the pros and cons of traveling alone – Me and Sofia have been traveling for 2 years together, and I personally wouldn’t change it for the world – but I can also understand that sometimes you really just need that freedom to really explore and do what YOU want to do – read her blog, it’s really interesting! [...]

By: Solo-Traveler | A City Girl

Solo-Traveler | A City Girl — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:24:27 +0000

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By: Solo-Traveler « emergencygirl goes… …round the globe

Solo-Traveler « emergencygirl goes… …round the globe — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:23:44 +0000

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By: 10 Round the World Travel Myths Debunked | BootsnAll Travel Articles

10 Round the World Travel Myths Debunked | BootsnAll Travel Articles — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:59:06 +0000

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Quick Answers To 5 Common Questions New Backpackers Ask Most | foXnoMad — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:35:34 +0000

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By: Hell (and heaven) is traveling with other people — C'est Christine

Hell (and heaven) is traveling with other people — C'est Christine — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:01:54 +0000

[...] once wrote about the ups and downs of traveling by yourself—but after checking out Paris and Amsterdam with Rex, one of my best guy friends from high school, [...]

By: Une is the loneliest number — C'est Christine

Une is the loneliest number — C'est Christine — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:37:23 +0000

[...] I couldn’t convince any friends to take a post-grad backpacking trip around Europe last summer, I went by myself—and while it had its ups and downs, I’m so thrilled that I went instead of waiting for someone to join. I quit my job to move to [...]

By: One is Company – Choosing to Travel Solo « Between the Earth and the Sky…

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:06:15 +0000

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By: kat

kat — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:27:59 +0000

really glad i found this….sitting at my desk at work in a call centre with my soul slowly dieing at the impending and scary trip i just booked by myself due to lazy/unwilling friends and boyfriend…super excited at the same time but just wondering about the drinking as im heading to oktoberfest this year as a solo young woman with not so good german, not drinking seems ludacris, any suggestions from experience?

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:34:10 +0000

Thanks for commenting! I totally agree with the seeking acceptance thing. I’ve found that if people like me, that’s fabulous–and if not, it doesn’t really matter!

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:32:35 +0000

I definitely think you learn a lot about yourself–especially if you like yourself! When you’re your only companion, I find that I become a much better person. No one to blame bad behavior on!

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:31:19 +0000

I think being an only child totally helps–you’re used to being able to entertain yourself and have lots of alone time

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:30:29 +0000

That’s my favorite part–if I meet awesome people, great. If I meet awful people, I just stick in my iPod and continue on my way!

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:29:31 +0000

I think it’s so crazy because I don’t really feel like I’m doing anything that brave or special–but people are always so shocked/impressed/horrified.

By: Steph

Steph — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:59:53 +0000

Definitely a good lesson for life! And man, canyoning is totally going on my to do list.

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:51:35 +0000

awesome post! canyoning was SO amazing! i did the same one @ interlaken in 07.

ever since going solo, i’ve been going on a lot of trips by myself, and i love it! you definitely learn a lot about yourself and get a different perspective about life. i agree with your 2nd downside bulletpoint – seeing others in the “in” crowd. it took some time, but after while you get more comfortable with not always being part of the crowd, which i’ve learned has carried over in my relationships in general. i notice i don’t seek acceptance as much as i used to, which is a good thing.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:04:36 +0000

Great post and you touched a lot of the key pros and cons of solo backpacking. I’ve done it on three trips (3 weeks, 7 weeks, 8 weeks) and it just might be the best way to backpack. I think the biggest takeaway is really just finding who you really are.

I also recently wrote an article on solo backpacking and my advice is to definitely do it if you’ve never done it before.

http://lifeinasack.wordpress.com/2010/05/16/backpacking-solo/
.-= Paul´s last blog ..5 Things to Bring on a Backpacking Trip =-.

By: How not to meet creeps in London

How not to meet creeps in London — Wed, 05 May 2010 06:32:11 +0000

[...] Needless to say, I’m a big fan of the site and its message and I jumped at the chance to guest post for Twenty-Something Travel when I was launching C’est Christine. I love that Steph decided to return the favor and guest [...]

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:10:42 +0000

Glad it’s working out so well for you!