Is it unusual to solo travel? I’ve traveled for work alone, but also often for vacation (including cruises - not Atlantis and internationally). I enjoy it but get strange reactions when I tell people I vacationed alone

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It’s definitely not weird. I’ve done it many times - can’t say it is my favorite thing to do but it is wonderful to explore new places on ones own and on ones own terms - sometimes make friends along the way.

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I backpacked alone in Asia (x2), Europe (x3), and South America (x1) - met lots of cool people along the way 😀

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Not weird at all, although some Americans make it seem like it is. I'm in my 20s and I either travel solo or with someone I'm super comfortable with (bestfriends/former boyfriends). You're on your own itinerary, not answerable to anyone and can truly relax. Not to mention the fact that you learn to enjoy your own company and discover yourself in ways you wouldn't otherwise.

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I love solo travel. You do you and enjoy :)

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Yeah it's weird cuz people usually do solo travel for sex tourism

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Absolutely love traveling alone too -it’s my preferred method of visiting a new location. I personally prefer traveling solo in more urban environments... it’s fun (maybe more fun than anything else) to get “lost in a city” you’ve never been to before and just take in the surrounding architecture and people. I also enjoy camping in more rural locations, but I get nervous doing this alone. Maybe I should try it, though!

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Some people are basic. I’ve gotten the same reactions but as long as you go to gay friendly countries and cities you’ll have a blast. Even if you don’t go to an LGBT friendly place, simply have some street smarts and know when your surroundings.

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Nope. Solo travel is amazing

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When I left my last job I spent 3 months traveling alone. I met up with a few people here and there during my trip but mostly kept to my own. I really loved it. People did find it odd but I needed to disconnect after a hectic work life.

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I like traveling solo as i can go my own pace and decide what I want to do. Many times my schedule doesn’t match my friends, it’s freeing to do things independently.

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My partner once forgot to renew his passport so I went on a trip to Montreal without him. It was surprisingly a ton of fun! We met up after a couple days and finished the rest of the trip together - I still think the first few days alone was the best part ha but I didn’t tell him that.

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Love solo travel. I’ve done it abroad numerous times and will plan on it more.

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Happy to be a travel buddy for anyone who wants one lol. I’ve been looking to do a few long weekend trips

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It's all about knowing yourself. I really enjoy solo travel but for some people it can exacerbate feelings of loneliness. Do what makes you happy and if that's traveling solo go for it! (Post-COVID)

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I solo travel all the time!

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25M here and have been doing it for a few years (Caribbean, SE & East Asia, a bit in Europe). Having a flexible partner or travel buddy would be nice but, in the meantime, why miss out on travel opportunities?

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Appreciate the responses... not opposed to travel buddies though. Feel free to reach out

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I have traveled much of the world solo cuz friends often Fl don’t have the desire, time, $, or frequent flier miles to go. I’ve had amazing experiences and met incredible people. I’ve found it very easy to meet people and they find you very approachable when you are solo. Also it’s easier these days to meet locals on apps (all kinds). Finally much better traveling solo than with friends who don’t know how to travel or who expect foreign countries to be exactly like the U.S.!

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Are there companies that specialize in small gay group travel. That might be fun.

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Look into Detours Travel. Based in Vancouver and they do affordable trips of laid back gays, 10-15 people. I did Greece. I have a friend who did Thailand. Their Facebook page is always talking about upcoming destinations and the owner Miles is very interested in customer requests on itinerary. The trips let you be as independent or group oriented as you want, but I found most people hung out together for almost everything.

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I want to get better at it. I like being solo, I go to restaurants solo, I Do solo hobbies... but when I travel solo i find it harder to get out and sightsee or do anything. Need that partner in crime otherwise it's the Homer/Marge "we're just going to end up back here anyway" going on in my brain.

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I think solo travel for big cities is totally normal (I’ve traveled by myself to Istanbul, Barcelona, etc.). I also did a few solo trips to Caribbean resorts. As much I enjoyed it, it felt really weird. I’m pretty sure I was the only single guy at those resorts.

I’m currently at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen solo and enjoying it, though I’ll admit it’s a little lonely.

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