Please or to access all these features

AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To ask for opinions (and possibly encouragement) on going a trip alone/ travelling alone

31 replies

Autumntime44 · 30/09/2024 01:15

I really want to go away next March somewhere but for various reasons and commitments, my friends aren’t free. Partner tied up with work at that time.
I went away alone once in my 30’s and it was fine but somehow feel nervous about it at the moment.
I’d be flying somewhere maybe France then getting a train, spending a few days somewhere and doing the same in reverse.
It’s just the fact of being a solo traveller and the thought of something going wrong eg if you weren’t feeling well or something it’s better to have someone with you?
I know I’m likely overthinking this.
Can anyone who travels solo give me some encouragement?
Thanks!

OP posts:
PivotPivotmakingmargaritas · 30/09/2024 04:12

I miss solo travelling now I have young children I love just walking around exploring the architecture of a new city which my kids and partner boring … I used to get up early to explore have a nice lunch out then stay in my hotel room with a movie at night and either eat dinner in the hotel or a restaurant near by so I wasn’t walking around by myself in the dark. Bliss

Deliiciousllydifffident · 30/09/2024 02:54

I’ve done it and I loved it. No one to please except yourself. Go for it.

suburberphobe · 30/09/2024 02:34

Solo travelling is indeed liberating.

Just make sure you have your passport, money, credit card, accommodation etc. in order and check out Solo women travellers pages on FB. So inspiring!

Solo mum and travelled solo for years too, with and without kid. It's amazing.

You have to be chatty and friendly though, then you meet amazing people. And also take time for yourself to do your own thing.

Practice makes perfect.

Enjoy it!

Lentilweaver · 30/09/2024 02:10

Been travelling solo since my early twenties. Including in Asia, Turkey and Egypt. You will certainly be fine in France. Solo travel is liberating.

Autumntime44 · 30/09/2024 01:30

Thanks- that’s a good point about pretending it’s for work- I mean I wouldn’t be nervous travelling alone for work :)

OP posts:
EatSleepSleepRepeat · 30/09/2024 01:18

Just pretend it's dull or work. You're getting a short flight and taking a train. Then you're finding a hotel. If you feel ill then you just tell the hotel. You'll have a blast x