Would you go on a European city break alone?

[SunshineOverStress]

Posting here for traffic sorry!

Would you go on a European city break alone? If so, where would you go?

Would you go to a bar etc in the evening on your own?

I feel like I would love to do this but I'm worried about being bored or feeling lonely etc and would be out my comfort zone!

[Thirza38]

It's amazing
I booked experiences on air B and B in the evening to meet other people so did a tapas tour in Barcelona one evening for example

[EBearhug]

Bet a man would not worry about this. AT ALL. Go figure.

I 'm not sure about this. There's a bloke at work who thinks I'm utterly amazing and brave, because he'd never dare go away on his own. I know a lot more women who travel by themselves. Men will go on group holidays, but they seem less likely to go and be a tourist in a strange city for a weekend alone. But maybe I just know crap men.

[avamiah]

Yes I have many years ago before I had my daughter .
I go to pubs by myself for a glass of wine or 2 and nobody looks twice .
I mean why should they , I’m paying for my drink and minding my own business .

[curiousierandcouriser]

Yup - I went on a long weekend to Reykjavik and it was amazing! There will be a lot of day tour groups if you don't like exploring alone and Lonely Planet is a great resource to check out things to do in each city. Backpacker hotels are great for meeting people too, though I don't mind being on my own.

[redcarbluecar]

Yes I would. I’d enjoy pottering around seeing what I wanted to, doing things at my own pace etc. I’ve been to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges on my own and enjoyed all. I do find eating in restaurants alone slightly boring at times (as eating out is, by nature, social) but I’d still do it.

[AdoreTheBeach]

I went to Reykjavik a few months ago with friends. While there I did a walking food tour with one friend. We met no less than 3 ladies who were travelling alone. Had drinks with them after the tour. Bumped into them individually throughout the weekend, had coffee, one joined us for dinner one night.

So go for it. You can find interesting tours and might meet people for company too.

[StarlightLady]

I love breaks on my own. I enjoy going with people too, l enjoy the balance.

You can do exactly what you want when you want, and can meet some interesting people along the way.

[sashh]

I'd do it, but then I've been to the other side of the world solo.

I wouldn't go to Dubai or Qatar but Europe yes.

I don't take a book to restaurants but I do try to get a seat near a window. I love people watching though.

I have a mini bagpuss who has travelled with me (solo travel is probably over due to disability) and I photographed him in restaurants, with people I met, on the plane. He even made some friends with some children.

[Flutterbybowers]

Yes I would and I have.

I would feel safe going out at night though, I always organised myself to be back to the hotel before dark.

And I wouldn’t go a bar as I never drink when I’m alone. Cafes and restaurants yes.

[GingerBeverage]

Yes, I did Antwerp

[MinnieMountain]

Some people do find doing things alone odd. A friend's DP thought it strange that I went walking even for a day by myself.

DH was worried about going skiing by himself for the weekend.

City breaks aren't my thing but I love going away by myself.

[brendansbuddy]

At the risk of being thought a wuss, I've never done this and don't know anyone who does it so I'm inspired by all these posts. I'm single and would love to, and am not worried about personal safety. But I am deterred by feeling lonely or down. On work trips I've felt that way when the thrill of a hotel etc wears off. Sounds like hostels or meet up type sites would hwlp. May I need to book and do this

[BlimeyCalmDown]

I've done quick (1 or 2) day trips on my own to;

Nice
Cologne
Oslo

I never felt lonely as I was busy, enjoyed people watching, had a book and internet. I went to low key or beach bars on my own.

[onlyforaminute]

I would love to! Travelled alone plenty in my late teens/early twenties and loved doing exactly what I wanted to! I did get a bit lonely occasionally but it was easy to meet people on the backpacking trail. I also travelled with friends and preferred being solo.

Nowadays I'd go for 3 nights tops and would go to a bar but a chilled one with live music or one where you can sit outside. That's just me though.

I'd go somewhere that had a beach as well as sights and a good vibe such as Barcelona, Dubrovnik or Lisbon.

[JustaScratch]

Absolutely! I went to Valencia. It was fab.

But then I also went to South America for six months on my own.

Don't let shyness hold you back from experiencing life!

[MaxPaddyandHarry]

DD is on a two week break alone now. She is in Spain (speaks Spanish) and seems to be loving every minute. She is more keen on coffee shops than bars though.

[IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece]

I’m currently alone in Copenhagen. I’ve enjoyed it so much that my 4 day trip has turned into 8days and I’m sorry to leave!

Until last year I had the ever been away with anyone other then my parents when I was 18 (then went nowhere for 12y). This is my first ever trip alone and I’m already planning more.

Bars have been absolutely fine, also restaurants. I’ve felt safe the whole time and have enjoyed chatting to people (thankfully in English because man, Danish is hard!).

The only problem is that I’m currently in bed and have to get up and get my own coffee rather then getting someone to do it for me

[surlycurly]

I've done:

Bratislava,
Vienna,
Budapest,
Gothenburg,
Oslo,
Berlin,
Tallinn,
Helsinki,
Stockholm,
Paris.

All Alone. And I loved them. I did a two week trip alone once and it was glorious. I go to bars and restaurants myself too. I never feel lonely. But I also travelled round France for 4mrhs myself as a teen so I'm used to going places myself.

[Spartak]

I've been going away - holidays, weekend breaks to Europe and in the UK, camping, hostelling, occasional nice hotels by myself for 20 years. I've seen some fabulous places and met some great people.

I've never had a holiday with a partner though. I think I'd find it annoying being away with someone else now!

[Hellokittymania]

Yes, I have been to plenty of places. I also can speak quite a few languages, so it helps. I do have a disability though, so sometimes things can get tricky… I went to Zagreb in Croatia a couple of years ago, and I don’t speak the language… So I followed a tour group that was an English… I remember there was a cake festival on nearby to… Yes, I have been to plenty of places. I also can speak quite a few languages, so it helps. I do have a disability though, so sometimes things can get tricky… I went to Zagreb in Croatia a couple of years ago, and I don’t speak the language… So I followed a tour group that was an English… I remember there was a cake festival on nearby to…

I only recently started drinking though, so wasn’t interested in bars… I have been to bars alone, but for Coca-Cola and things, and always in Southeast Asia.

[Rockingham1]

Another vote for yes absolutely, and I would also recommend Rome. There’s so much to see and lots of places to relax. I found the people really lovely too.

[Rockingham1]

Also Berlin! Wonderful city

[Ellmau]

I would go, but prob only the bar in my hotel.

[loutypips]

Yes. I've been to Madrid a few times on my own. It's a lovely city, loads to do and I've always met people so am never lonely. It's easy to get around and safe for solo travel.

[whiteroseredrose]

I wouldn't, but not for safety reasons. I really like sharing experiences and talking about them afterwards.

I'd enjoy things less on my own.