Feeling lonely is the last thing on my mind? Why? Because even when I’m alone, I never felt lonely. Loneliness is a perception. Sometimes you’re with other people, but you still feel all alone. Sometimes you’re all by yourself but you feel so complete:)
Been to Iceland, Scotland, England, Ireland, France, Spain.. by myself. It’s the best way to travel. Don’t be scared. Nothing bad is gonna happen. If something bad happen, you’ll learn.
I get anxious making decisions that affect other people so tend to be irritatingly passive when travelling with others. Went on my first solo holiday last year, OMFG THE BEST!! When it’s just me I am not afraid to do the things that I want to do because there’s no worrying that the other person will be bored or would prefer to be spending time doing something else. I had somebody tell me recently that it’s “a bit strange” that I like to travel alone. I responded that what I think is “a bit strange” is sitting around doing nothing because you’re waiting to find somebody on the same page as you. Just go out and do what you want! ❤️
I have always traveled alone. I would not want the responsibility of traveling with someone else. I wanted to travel to Alaska with friends a long time ago. I took the trip alone, they spent their money on beer and things.
When i first started travelling i found myself just hanging around with people from the hostel that i knew I wasn't really compatible with just to avoid being on my own. These days though i just wait, sometimes it takes a few days before i found people i really like, its the best way! I think you're just gotta wait it out and talk to as many people as you can.
i LOVE solo travel, have done it multiple times (not anywhere to far from home though ) and the BIGGEST problem i have is not having anyone to take your pictures so i ended up with about 1500 ugly selfies lmaoo
Last year my flight got cancelled twice so Delta gave us vouchers and then told me this year I have to use the vouchers by April so looks like I'm going around Europe for a month by myself!!! :) Planned like a quarter of it!
Thank you guys so much! I have just binged watched both of your channels and I feel so much more relaxed about going on my solo European 4 month adventure!
I've just booked my first backpacking trip and I'm going on my own because no one fancied coming and I thought 'sod it'. I've been watching your vids and it's really dispelling a lot of my fears! x
Thank you for those great tips! I'll be traveling for the first time Southeast Asia for 5 months alone soon, I'm so excited, a bit scared and also happy to have your videos to help me! :)
Solo travelling makes a person more confident. Language is no longer a problem with google translator. Loneliness does not become an issue if you are a sociable. Loneliness is only a problem for people who are antisocial or introverts and that can happen anywhere.
personally, I felt very well, everything is about your attitude I went to Lombok (Indonesia), you meet a lot of people and the thing is one day you are going to have dinner with somebody and the next day have lunch with someone else, and the thing that you say is true some friends have to go together everywhere and sometimes you do not want to go there, the only thing that I have to say is you are a "Mamacita Molly"
I took my 1st solo trip to Atlantic City, NJ this pass summer 2019. For 4 days and 3 nights.. And I had a ball. I got to be completely selfish without feeling guilty.. I've planned my next 4 days, 3 nights for my 36th birthday. Can't wait.
Backpackers chicks, on balance, tend to pair off together in twos for their travels. Its some sort of soul mate thing. Some will be in larger troupes or with boyfriends but most pair off with another female.
i think the best thing to do is to go solo to a country u have been to before or hotel u have been to before with someone. thats what im going to do. like i have been spain,jamaica, greece,turkey and Fuerteventura with family before, so im going to go to one of these countries solo first i would stick to a short flight to start off with first.
This might seem like a silly question, but along w smiling to make friends, is it possible that if you're too friendly ie: "too smiley", you could attract the wrong attention? I'm just afraid of people. Lol
u can use the "hang out" option at couchsurfing to meet people in town, or facebook groups like the solo female traveler network or host a sister to find people to go out!
City tours are beneficial as you learn something of the place you are visiting and it doesn't cost more than a token price. If you enjoy it you can pay for a more intensive tour.
You guys are such fun and I agree being blonde in the Philippines you stand out so bad how do you deal with that? Do you have any suggestions for LGBT traveller’s?
I always feel nervous when I'm travelling alone, but nothing really bad ever happened to me. I love travelling alone especially to help my social anxiety which is quite intense. It forces me to talk to people even if its just asking to check in at a hostel (this makes me unnecessarily nervous). But I could not be more proud of myself for travelling alone at least once a year. I rarely make friends because I simply can not talk to strangers (if not absolutely necessary) but its okey - one day I will :)
The freedom of just you and your backpack, your independence, and no one else is second to none. Everyone should try solo travel. Don't hang around waiting for other people otherwise you'll never go. Just book your ticket and go. What are you waiting for?
Have done a bit of solo travel, and for me, the biggest challenge is breaking out of my comfort zone and talking to people - especially in a new country. I don't think loneliness is too much of an issue (helps to be an introvert!) But sometimes I did feel the pressure to "make friends" becoase that's what you are "supposed" to do in a hostel. And it's not that I did not want to, but I think I am just one of those people who takes more time to open up to people :)
Probably the most important piece of advice on here: Turning negativity into something positive. Is this fear I'm feeling; or is this just excitement masked as fear?
Am about to go on my first ever backpacking trip in Australia solo soon so this video came at the perfect time and was so helpful. I've loved all your videos on Australia, really inspired me to go for it and book my plane ticket. Beyond excited to get out there!
First trip anywhere out of new Zealand solo travel to Switzerland and Germany for 3 months, (no tour, no planning just landed in Zurich) I didn’t speak German or French, but I recommend just go out and get it you’ll have the experience of a lifetime it’s a mission that’s for sure, but you’ll cope and meet some amazing people along the way
I’m about to go on my first solo travel and I’m so excited!!!! I graduated college last year and I have been looking forward to having the time to travel all around the world and I can’t wait to start!!!!
5 years later and this video is still relevant. I'm challenging myself to travel and solo sounded a bit overwhelming. I did a ton of research already and for a few moments I reconsidered just booking a tour with EF. You both changed my mind - feeling more confident and excited to just book and go solo. Kudos to all of you traveling this summer!
I love to travel alone I like to relax go to the spa and it you meet someone your free to you know I did Colombia alone my second time Germany and Poland I did alone but I met people to hang out with and I didn’t stay at a hostel because I’m a bit of a diva.
So I am gonna Solo travel Europe in April. Never been outside of the US. The one thing Im worried about is my laptop. Would I be better off keeping it in my air B&B while I am exploring, or just carry it with me all the time?
It depends of where you travel in Europe but as a Belgian I can tell you that most of european countries are pretty safe. You just need to stay careful, like everywhere else (:
I was planning on going to Italy in May or June. I was wondering if I could find a hostle in each of the bigger cities so I can stay in a few. I ask this thinking of Italy as like the USA in size and getting around everywhere even though I know it is alot smaller lol.
Ravens if you try hostelworld.com you can search each city that you are going to and it will bring up every hostel in the area!! Also there should be busses or lots of trains around so you can get from each city, it’s pretty easy to get around tbh
Was also planning on traveling to Australia but i am concerned about their lockout laws. Did you notice the difference in nightlife with the lockout laws?
Interesting videos, never travelled long haul by myself , before done plenty of solo travel in the UK but it's very expensive as I normally stay in hotels!!
Feeling lonely is the last thing on my mind? Why? Because even when I’m alone, I never felt lonely. Loneliness is a perception. Sometimes you’re with other people, but you still feel all alone. Sometimes you’re all by yourself but you feel so complete:)
LivingInTheVortex 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
There's a famous quote by Sartre: "If you're lonely when you're alone, you're in bad company"
Been to Iceland, Scotland, England, Ireland, France, Spain.. by myself. It’s the best way to travel. Don’t be scared. Nothing bad is gonna happen. If something bad happen, you’ll learn.
Hey, I’m a Scottish native! How did you find it?
I get anxious making decisions that affect other people so tend to be irritatingly passive when travelling with others. Went on my first solo holiday last year, OMFG THE BEST!! When it’s just me I am not afraid to do the things that I want to do because there’s no worrying that the other person will be bored or would prefer to be spending time doing something else.
I had somebody tell me recently that it’s “a bit strange” that I like to travel alone. I responded that what I think is “a bit strange” is sitting around doing nothing because you’re waiting to find somebody on the same page as you. Just go out and do what you want!
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Melody Notmylastname A-men!! 🙌🙌🙌 i too love solo travel 💗
Chur bro chur
I have always traveled alone. I would not want the responsibility of traveling with someone else. I wanted to travel to Alaska with friends a long time ago. I took the trip alone, they spent their money on beer and things.
For anyone who is travelling solo, a tripod is great as u can still get cool pics of urself in amazing places👍
When i first started travelling i found myself just hanging around with people from the hostel that i knew I wasn't really compatible with just to avoid being on my own. These days though i just wait, sometimes it takes a few days before i found people i really like, its the best way! I think you're just gotta wait it out and talk to as many people as you can.
I definitely agree with you on this, Rob.
i LOVE solo travel, have done it multiple times (not anywhere to far from home though ) and the BIGGEST problem i have is not having anyone to take your pictures so i ended up with about 1500 ugly selfies lmaoo
I'm going on a Europe group tour by myself soon and am really hoping I hit it off with at least one person early on so I can get some good pics!
Have you gone to the bathroom by yourself
@@jamesross1431 that's scary 😫
ihatra get a tripod
I find offering to take another travelers picture helps or asking the guide.
Last year my flight got cancelled twice so Delta gave us vouchers and then told me this year I have to use the vouchers by April so looks like I'm going around Europe for a month by myself!!! :) Planned like a quarter of it!
xoerina how was it in Europe?
Yeah so how was is????
a lot of positive happy energy coming from you . i already feel more confident by only watching this. thank you girls .
I will be traveling alone.. I can't wait and I'm nervous
Thank you guys so much! I have just binged watched both of your channels and I feel so much more relaxed about going on my solo European 4 month adventure!
I've just booked my first backpacking trip and I'm going on my own because no one fancied coming and I thought 'sod it'. I've been watching your vids and it's really dispelling a lot of my fears! x
Thank you for those great tips! I'll be traveling for the first time Southeast Asia for 5 months alone soon, I'm so excited, a bit scared and also happy to have your videos to help me! :)
eeeeeek! that is so exciting! It's so normal to feel nervous - but YOU GOT THIS :-) You are going to have an incredible experience!!!!!!
Thanks for the inspiring video... I'm endeavoring to solo travel Canada, USA , NZ & Aus from Feb 2018 for 2 years.
:-)
Two of my favourite travel vloggers!!!
Yayyyy
Yeh same ngl
Thanks ladies, I'm a solo traveler, and love it!
Oh everything described is just so accurate 🤌
Its just nice to see you girls talk. I Love traveling too, it keeps the mind refreshed and have the feeling of freedom
I love you girls !! y’all seem like fun people to travel with. May God always keep y’all safe❤️
I leave for my solo trip to Australia in April, this was soooooo helpful! Has made me even more excited!! ✨✨🇦🇺
Amazing!!!! That's SO EXCITING :-) So glad we could help!
That's amazing, good luck!! I'm going too but in october
You girls are an inspiration! 2018 is gonna be epic for both of you!!
:-) thanks babe!!!!!
came here from Christianne's channel and hey you got a new sub! 👍🏽 . love your channel x
wooohooooo welcome!
Thanks so much this really helps me get ready for my first solo trip. You guys are so beautiful
Ahh perfect video! I am about to start my working holiday in Aus tomorrow ahhhhhhh! X
eeeeeeeek!!! let the good times roll!!!!!
Solo travelling makes a person more confident. Language is no longer a problem with google translator. Loneliness does not become an issue if you are a sociable. Loneliness is only a problem for people who are antisocial or introverts and that can happen anywhere.
Fantastic Thanks
Welcome!
Great 👍 👌
personally, I felt very well, everything is about your attitude I went to Lombok (Indonesia), you meet a lot of people and the thing is one day you are going to have dinner with somebody and the next day have lunch with someone else, and the thing that you say is true some friends have to go together everywhere and sometimes you do not want to go there, the only thing that I have to say is you are a "Mamacita Molly"
I took my 1st solo trip to Atlantic City, NJ this pass summer 2019. For 4 days and 3 nights.. And I had a ball. I got to be completely selfish without feeling guilty.. I've planned my next 4 days, 3 nights for my 36th birthday. Can't wait.
9 people were not prepared.
Backpackers chicks, on balance, tend to pair off together in twos for their travels. Its some sort of soul mate thing. Some will be in larger troupes or with boyfriends but most pair off with another female.
amazing vlog thank you two !!!! (:
Thank you so much for your tips
Thanks 😊👍 im planning to my first solo travel
i think the best thing to do is to go solo to a country u have been to before or hotel u have been to before with someone. thats what im going to do. like i have been spain,jamaica, greece,turkey and Fuerteventura with family before, so im going to go to one of these countries solo first i would stick to a short flight to start off with first.
This might seem like a silly question, but along w smiling to make friends, is it possible that if you're too friendly ie: "too smiley", you could attract the wrong attention? I'm just afraid of people. Lol
Is there anyway to combat loneliness without going to a hostel?
Natalya Župan hey Natalya! Our small group tours offers a built-in community when you want it, but offers lots of freedom too!! www.LegitTrips.com 🙌
u can use the "hang out" option at couchsurfing to meet people in town, or facebook groups like the solo female traveler network or host a sister to find people to go out!
or even just doing those free tours u can meet nice people
Great video. Do you meet any older solo travelers?
Thank you for clarifying so many doubts in my mind, I got the answers for many questions which are not even I imagined lol.
How much luggage do you bring with as a backpacker?
THANK YOUUUUU
You said you worked during your travel in Asia! How is that possible and do you have some tips for that?:)
Your videos are so good Mollie! id love to be youtube friends :D
yay!!!!! thank you!
City tours are beneficial as you learn something of the place you are visiting and it doesn't cost more than a token price. If you enjoy it you can pay for a more intensive tour.
Nice
You guys are such fun and I agree being blonde in the Philippines you stand out so bad how do you deal with that? Do you have any suggestions for LGBT traveller’s?
what are the names of the group travel companies you mentioned?
hi did you ever find out the answer to this?
contiki, work away, g adventures, kiwi experience, top deck.. I'm not sure what the others are
Have you had fillers mollie?
Livilbivil NOPE! nothing :-)
te gustaria mi chica?
Ink In your face
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I always feel nervous when I'm travelling alone, but nothing really bad ever happened to me. I love travelling alone especially to help my social anxiety which is quite intense. It forces me to talk to people even if its just asking to check in at a hostel (this makes me unnecessarily nervous). But I could not be more proud of myself for travelling alone at least once a year. I rarely make friends because I simply can not talk to strangers (if not absolutely necessary) but its okey - one day I will :)
The freedom of just you and your backpack, your independence, and no one else is second to none. Everyone should try solo travel. Don't hang around waiting for other people otherwise you'll never go. Just book your ticket and go. What are you waiting for?
Thanks Girls ✌
Tavelling alone means Freedom to go, do, eat and shop what you want and where you want 🌍🌞💖
I’m preparing for my first solo trip next month. These are great tips!
Have done a bit of solo travel, and for me, the biggest challenge is breaking out of my comfort zone and talking to people - especially in a new country. I don't think loneliness is too much of an issue (helps to be an introvert!) But sometimes I did feel the pressure to "make friends" becoase that's what you are "supposed" to do in a hostel. And it's not that I did not want to, but I think I am just one of those people who takes more time to open up to people :)
I will solo-travel from the Netherlands to the Pacific coast ( Mexcio ) on my own :-) Upcomming Friday, Wish me luck! ( 23 nights )
Probably the most important piece of advice on here: Turning negativity into something positive.
Is this fear I'm feeling; or is this just excitement masked as fear?
you guys are so informative and seem rlly nice and have made me rlly excited about my trip!! thank you
Am about to go on my first ever backpacking trip in Australia solo soon so this video came at the perfect time and was so helpful. I've loved all your videos on Australia, really inspired me to go for it and book my plane ticket. Beyond excited to get out there!
yay! so glad :-) you are about to have the TIME OF YOUR LIFE!!!!!
When you heading out?
Me too but it's in october so I still have a little time :)
Always, bring a snake bite cure, ,two mobile phones GPS tracking,
This is so so useful thank you girls! Sitting here planning my solo trip whilst watching this :D x
yaaaaaay :-)
Wahoo!
First trip anywhere out of new Zealand solo travel to Switzerland and Germany for 3 months, (no tour, no planning just landed in Zurich) I didn’t speak German or French, but I recommend just go out and get it you’ll have the experience of a lifetime it’s a mission that’s for sure, but you’ll cope and meet some amazing people along the way
i just fricken love the two of you!!!
I’m about to go on my first solo travel and I’m so excited!!!! I graduated college last year and I have been looking forward to having the time to travel all around the world and I can’t wait to start!!!!
Great thing about solo travel is spontaneity.
I am a former Kenya army having served for 15 years.I am a former global interested security company having served for 3 years.
This video was sooo helpfull♥️♥️♥️♥️
i'm not ready and i'm nervous and i can't wait to go holy shit. doing 4 months solo next summer i think. thank u for the videos!!
:-)
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Wow you went to Philippines all by yourself? Respect. I wouldn’t and I’m full Filipino 35 yo male from the Bay Area ca
Thank u for all the great tips!
:-) my pleasure
great video, very informative and thought invoking.
:-)
5 years later and this video is still relevant. I'm challenging myself to travel and solo sounded a bit overwhelming. I did a ton of research already and for a few moments I reconsidered just booking a tour with EF. You both changed my mind - feeling more confident and excited to just book and go solo. Kudos to all of you traveling this summer!
I love to travel alone I like to relax go to the spa and it you meet someone your free to you know I did Colombia alone my second time Germany and Poland I did alone but I met people to hang out with and I didn’t stay at a hostel because I’m a bit of a diva.
im watching travel-talk on a borrowed computer laying on my bed, eating chips..
wow.
It sounds like your car had a solo stone in the tread, thump thump fucking thump
So I am gonna Solo travel Europe in April. Never been outside of the US. The one thing Im worried about is my laptop. Would I be better off keeping it in my air B&B while I am exploring, or just carry it with me all the time?
It depends of where you travel in Europe but as a Belgian I can tell you that most of european countries are pretty safe. You just need to stay careful, like everywhere else (:
I was planning on going to Italy in May or June. I was wondering if I could find a hostle in each of the bigger cities so I can stay in a few. I ask this thinking of Italy as like the USA in size and getting around everywhere even though I know it is alot smaller lol.
Ravens if you try hostelworld.com you can search each city that you are going to and it will bring up every hostel in the area!! Also there should be busses or lots of trains around so you can get from each city, it’s pretty easy to get around tbh
Was also planning on traveling to Australia but i am concerned about their lockout laws. Did you notice the difference in nightlife with the lockout laws?
jasonearlybowens Victoria doesn't have em chief, come get blind down in melbs by pass Sydney its a shit hole then head north
Thanks for the reply my friend. Think i'll go to Melbourne and then New Zealand after.
Interesting videos, never travelled long haul by myself , before done plenty of solo travel in the UK but it's very expensive as I normally stay in hotels!!