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re: Solo travel advice for widower
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:16 pm to blueboxer1119
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:16 pm to blueboxer1119
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Costa Rica
I went there during Mardi Gras, ran into a gentlemen 10-15 years older than me at the resort's bar.
He was a widower from Canada, that booked a month at the resort. Said 'I can't take the money with me so I'm going to enjoy me time here.'
It is a moment that is stuck in my mind, because I still don't know if when he said "here" he was referencing the resort or life.
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Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:18 pm to Fletch1985
It happened to me.
Meet a woman at church.
Stay out of the bars or racetracks ( unless she can heel/toe)
Meet a woman at church.
Stay out of the bars or racetracks ( unless she can heel/toe)
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:20 pm to Fletch1985
For me, it'd be a 1 ton truck, nice 5th wheel, set of fishing poles or golf clubs, and go enjoy the vast west. Days of peace and quiet and reflection.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:20 pm to TigerintheNO
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still don't know if when he said "here" he was referencing the resort or life
Both
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:21 pm to Fletch1985
Jonathan Larson has edelweiss tours and he does small groups like 8-10 people. I have been to Switzerland and Italy with him. There are some singles usually in the group. It’s good to have others around abroad.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:21 pm to Fletch1985
Jump in the car or buy a small RV and just drive America or maybe up to Alaska. So much out there!
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:22 pm to Fletch1985
Ski resorts around the world. Big ones usually have an active night life
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:25 pm to Fletch1985
I am single and in my mid ‘50s and enjoy traveling alone. My favorite trip to take is a fly-fishing trip to the high mountains of the Rockies. I’ll just go to an area and take a guided trip for one day telling the guide that I want him to show me some spots to fish for the rest of the week alone.
I typically home-base out of one of the ski resort towns so there are plenty of restaurants and hotels and guide services nearby. Since you are staying at a ski town during the summer, hotels will be a hell of a lot cheaper and restaurants aren’t crowded.
Pro tip: when eating alone, you don’t want to be waiting. The first time the waitress checks on you after delivering your food, ask for your check at that time and pay up. That way you can finish the meal in your own time and leave when you are ready.
I typically home-base out of one of the ski resort towns so there are plenty of restaurants and hotels and guide services nearby. Since you are staying at a ski town during the summer, hotels will be a hell of a lot cheaper and restaurants aren’t crowded.
Pro tip: when eating alone, you don’t want to be waiting. The first time the waitress checks on you after delivering your food, ask for your check at that time and pay up. That way you can finish the meal in your own time and leave when you are ready.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:28 pm to Fletch1985
After a couple quick searches it looks like half of the travel industry is built around solo/singles travel. Tons on options out there. Club Med, crusises, European vacations, etc.
I think you should just pick what you want to do, and you'll be able to find something tailored for what you're looking for.
I think you should just pick what you want to do, and you'll be able to find something tailored for what you're looking for.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:28 pm to Fletch1985
Campground Host in a national park! free space to camp, and new people coming and going weekly it would be very peaceful.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:29 pm to Fletch1985
Sorry for your loss
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:31 pm to East Coast Band
Good time, not so much the poon. Banging hookers wouldn’t feel right since I assume she’s watching over us. If there was a good woman in a travel group that would be different.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:33 pm to GeauxLSUGeaux
Im going on Viking Cruise later this year. Many people say its the newly weds or the near deads...
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:35 pm to Fletch1985
Sorry for your loss. After 10 years of marriage and having every vacation planned to the minute (itineraries, stops on the road, meals, activities, every fricking thing) the first thing I did was take a trip just for me. I chose the Keys, I’d never been and always wanted to go, I did 8 days. I booked my flight to and from Miami and my rental car, no hotel reservations or planned activities. Spent the first night in Miami, 2 in Islamorada, 1 in Big Pine Key, 2 in Key West, 2 in Key Largo. Met some awesome people, ate some great food, fished and the most important part I relaxed, found myself again and loved every minute of it! Decide on a location that interests you and go for it, do whatever you want whenever you want, relax and enjoy yourself! Good luck on your ventures, safe travels and please report back to us
This post was edited on 3/3/24 at 7:38 pm
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:35 pm to Fletch1985
I love solo traveling. I caught the travel bug while doing my MBA and have done several solo international trips since.
If you’re personable and open to talking to people, it’s awesome. Remember, you’re the foreigner so people are open to chatting.
My playbook — buy a lonely planet guide for destination. Pack a small backpack with your needs for the day (charger pack, jacket, etc). Grab breakfast and do some googling on cool things to do — just pick something and go on your way.
Next stop, grab a beer and open up the travel book and see what else looks cool. Rinse and repeat.
What makes solo travel so awesome is you make up the rules. What to sleep in — do it. Want to post up in a busy area and drink beer and just people watch — do it. Want to eat a top tier meal a nice restaurant— go for it.
Good luck and have fun.
If you’re personable and open to talking to people, it’s awesome. Remember, you’re the foreigner so people are open to chatting.
My playbook — buy a lonely planet guide for destination. Pack a small backpack with your needs for the day (charger pack, jacket, etc). Grab breakfast and do some googling on cool things to do — just pick something and go on your way.
Next stop, grab a beer and open up the travel book and see what else looks cool. Rinse and repeat.
What makes solo travel so awesome is you make up the rules. What to sleep in — do it. Want to post up in a busy area and drink beer and just people watch — do it. Want to eat a top tier meal a nice restaurant— go for it.
Good luck and have fun.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:40 pm to Rouge
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Your advice needs to be for him to go to New Zealand or Gondor.
:whynotboth:
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:41 pm to Fletch1985
My MIL lost her spouse of 30 years a few years ago. She spent time in France, Italy, Peru/Chile, and is heading to Mauritius this coming summer. In my conversations with her, finding a place to separate from the day to day was very important. The only comparison I could say would be Manresa style separation. She would take a phone/iPad and email us occasionally but per my conversations with her - she had a good time.
While I am 100% for the hookers and blow mentality, it does get old after about 7-14 days. Something with a healthy balance of what you enjoy, outdoors, cuisine, night life, ambiance, people, women etc. Point being, you know yourself best so set some filters worldwide and see what pops up.
While I am 100% for the hookers and blow mentality, it does get old after about 7-14 days. Something with a healthy balance of what you enjoy, outdoors, cuisine, night life, ambiance, people, women etc. Point being, you know yourself best so set some filters worldwide and see what pops up.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:47 pm to Fletch1985
It's still fresh. I'd advise against getting into anything that gets into navel gazing. It will drag you into emotional places that may not be beneficial depending on your personality.
I suggest Ireland. Irish do not *STFU,* and it may help. I spent a week in Manchester, and the only people I talked to besides bartenders were... Irish. I know you didn't want where, but how, but you won't understand the Irish until you've done it.
When I first went to IE single (before I got married,) I had somewhere between 6-8 days, a Nissan Micra, and two days worth of hotel reservations. Ireland is the place you get rained out of something, and spend a day in a pub talking about American tendencies, because you were asked. I suggest an English speaking country, because you will otherwise further isolate yourself, because you won't be able to talk to anyone that doesn't work at the hotel. It's not great to take that route.
And holy hell, eating a peanut butter sandwich in many parking lots in Ireland (ROI, not Northern Ireland, haven't been there) can be exquisite moments of self reflection.
I suggest Ireland. Irish do not *STFU,* and it may help. I spent a week in Manchester, and the only people I talked to besides bartenders were... Irish. I know you didn't want where, but how, but you won't understand the Irish until you've done it.
When I first went to IE single (before I got married,) I had somewhere between 6-8 days, a Nissan Micra, and two days worth of hotel reservations. Ireland is the place you get rained out of something, and spend a day in a pub talking about American tendencies, because you were asked. I suggest an English speaking country, because you will otherwise further isolate yourself, because you won't be able to talk to anyone that doesn't work at the hotel. It's not great to take that route.
And holy hell, eating a peanut butter sandwich in many parking lots in Ireland (ROI, not Northern Ireland, haven't been there) can be exquisite moments of self reflection.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:49 pm to Fletch1985
quote:I understand.
Good time, not so much the poon. Banging hookers wouldn’t feel right since I assume she’s watching over us. If there was a good woman in a travel group that would be different.
Maybe cross a cruise off the list, or at least cross of a Carnival/ Norwegian level cruise. Maybe a European Viking River cruise, but you'd be the youngest one on the boat.
I recommend the parks. Maybe some cool museums. Someplace you can socialize and meet some non-trashy people seems like what you want.
Don't forget to join volunteer groups in your community, or get involved in a nice church that can certainly help you therapeutically.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 7:50 pm to Fletch1985
A couple that has the seats next to ours at Alex Box travel with a group based out of Texas. Sounds like they have a great time and the group includes singles and couples. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve been a widow for a little over a month; we were together for 42 years. I think it will be a long time before I return to places we traveled to together.
The only link I have for the Texas group is FB. Traveling Texans 50+
The only link I have for the Texas group is FB. Traveling Texans 50+
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