Traveling with a party of....you

I am currently in Norway for 3 1/2 weeks completely solo. I have 5 days left.

I would say Mexico is a little different, but you're in a resort area so many things should be the same.

1) This is my first total trip solo. The night before I left I basically had a panic attack because it is unnerving to think about. But in all reality, it's pretty awesome.

2) There are ups and downs. There are things you do and you say "Man, wish someone could have witnessed that with me." Or "I really want to do such and such, but don't want to go alone." However, there is also the "frick it, I don't feel like doing that today so I'm gonna do whatever the Hell I feel like."

3) Overall, just be friendly and personable. Don't hesitate talking to people if you want to. I've eavesdropped on so many conversations while I've been here, and they have all ended up well. Literally 10 minutes ago in the lobby, I met a group of people from Denham Springs...yea...in Norway....Denham....insane. But I was walking by and I heard them talk, so I asked them where they were from and we started talking. I also met this cute little waitress in Northern Norway and went out with her and her friends...simply because I was striking up a convo. Also, when people ask you who you're with (and they almost always will), and you say yourself...95% of humans couldn't imagine traveling alone so you instantly gain mad respect from others.

I don't know if any of that helps, but traveling alone can be just as rewarding as traveling with people.

There have been several days where it's raining or cold, and I have had a hike planned resulting in camping. And I'm like "what am I trying to prove? Would it be cool to do that? Yea. Would it be miserable, too? Yea." So I end up drinking in a pub and meeting locals haha.

I'm going to the Dominican Republic at the end of the month by myself. I've been going through planning different activities that I want to do. The best part of going by yourself is being able to do whatever you want to do and doing it on your schedule.

This is pretty obvious but when traveling alone (which I do for some for work) do a lot of research and find that things that YOU want to do before you get there. This is the beauty of traveling alone.

There are a ton of things that my wife, family or friends wouldn't want to see or do when traveling.

Have fun

Lots of good advice. Seems we all share a common theme of focusing on doing whatever I want to do.

Thats my favorite part.

Ive been looking at local attractions and it seems like there is plenty to do on the island so I dont think ill have a problem staying occupied. But the beauty of the whol thing is that if I dont feel like doing something on a particular day, i can just park my arse on the beach and just veg out...

i will have to travel by myself. most of my friends just want to stay home and smoke

Thats good to know.

Yea, im the same way. Im perfectly fine being by myself and can handle a little alone time. Im looking forward to just having the freedom to do whatever I want for a week or so!