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Just got back from my first ever solo vacation. In my 52+ years of life I have never gone anywhere for simply a vacation by myself. It has always been with my family as a child, college roommates and friends as a young adult, or with my girlfriend or wife.

It was actually something that I was worried about - would I be able to enjoy myself alone and with nobody to share it with. But most of 5 days and 4 nights in the French Quarter of New Orleans was great fun.

Am thinking that I might need to plan a similar trip to Quebec City in late Summer. Was there on a conference related trip more than 10 years ago and liked the place.

Anybody here been there before for simply having a good time? Or could you suggest somewhere else in either Canada or Europe that might be a good alternative?

KurtZeller 5 Jan 27
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I have spent a great deal of time alone in Paris and Brussels (I do speak the language, which undoubtedly helps), and loved every second. It's fun to travel with someone else but also wonderful to go alone, where I can decide what I want to do next without having to consult anyone.

Lovely coincidence: I'm reading a series of novels set near Montreal, and am thinking of taking a trip there and/or Quebec City sometime soon. Might drive and take my dog, as apparently they have a European attitude about them in public places.

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I have gone on cruises with my daughter and we spent most of the trip apart and met for dinner or something but almost all my activities are solo for various reasons that looked lame in print so I deleted them LOL

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I used to go off on my own all the time. Pick a destination, jump in the car, and haul ass.
Keep traveling, keep exploring. As long as you're breathing, you can do anything.

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Well, I can recommend the Netherlands. Lots to see, friendly people (in general). Also Germany is a good alternative. They all speak English quite well. That's a little less in France, but still Paris is the town to visit. The Dollar is a little weak though, so Europe is more expensive now. But if you plan well, you might limit the risks.

Gert Level 7 Jan 27, 2018
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Wow. Single man, 5 days and 4 nights in New Orleans French Quarter, had fun. Who would have thought it possible.

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Last February I took my first solo vacation. I went to Corpus Christie, TX because I wanted a winter vacation to someplace warm. I enjoyed it. I've taken business trips, and I've taken trips to meet someone, , this was the first trip just so I could see a new place. I touristed, read, ate at good restaurants, and did some shopping. In the fall I am planning a trip to Winnipeg for three reasons. I can drive there, and I still have an active passport, and I've never been there. When I came home from Corpus my daughter told me she was proud of me for striking out on my own.

New Orleans was a choice for me this last week for a lot of the same reasons as you chose Corpus Cristi last year. It was warmer than my own MD and with some things to do while they were gearing up for Mardi Gras.

Also generally walked around, saw some some sights, ate a lot, drank some, listened to good music, and read a couple of books out in the (relatively) warm weather.

Similarly, I have taken a lot of business related trips on my own before, and have traveled to meet other people, but haven't done so just on my own before for just 'fun'. You should be proud of yourself. I kind of am a bit myself for doing so.

@KurtZeller There is a danger to women traveling alone, but I refuse to let fear be the determining factor in my life. I'm smart, and cautious, and willing to entertain some risk. That doesn't mean I'm going to to go dangerous places or throw common sense out the window.

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I just asked my son, he is just back from 3 months solo mostly in Europe, he has no language skills, and says Greece and Italy. He cruised the Greek islands, and bused through Italy. Loved both.

I speak somewhat adequate Spanish, and rudimentary French, and have generally thought that I might do a trip to either Spain, or somewhere in South America. Don't know if I have enough confidence in my ability to navigate without at least some basic language skills.

Kudos to your son!

Europe is the old world. Greece and Italy also have the remains of the ancient world.

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