I am wanting to backpack south east asia for 6 months in July2012 solo. I am worried that i am not going to meet new people, make friends etc. I will want to travel mostly alone, however everyone enjoys some company and the thought of being alone for 6 month worries me.
Is it easy to meet people in the same situation?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Reply to this I'm guessing that once you get there, this will be the last of your worries! Much of SE Asia is heavily touristed and you'll find that you'll meet people all the time, in guesthouses, restaurants, beaches, buses etc. You'll probably find that you just fall into conversations with other travelers without even thinking about it.
Reply to this If you are backpacking, staying in hostels, you'd easily meet people, many of whom are likewise traveling alone. I'd say your problem lies in language problem ( if all else fails, try dictionary!) though Asians are naturally friendly. Curious too, if I may add.
Reply to this Hello Karl 😊
A lot of backpackers go to South East Asia. On the main backpacker routes you will meet lots and lots of people. I always do. I have been to SE Asia around 6 times. The only time you could possibly get lonely, is if you venture off the beaten track. So, be sure to haunt the places that most others do, for at least some of your trip, if you want to avoid loneliness and you might even meet somebody or somebodies in those place who will accompany you when/if you go to the less visited places.
Mel
[Edited: 2011 Sep 24 20:20 - Mell:49612 ]
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In response to: Msg #143684 Hey! Waow, though i'm not too concerned about whether I'll feel lonely or not the thought did cross my mind. Im usually quite content in my own space and almost get a kick out of ordering dinner alone at a restaurant, me time is quintessential to me, BUT as i'm planning a predominantly Asian tour in 12 months, my Corporate Runaway then I dont know how too much Me-time will feel. Maybe it will get a bit lonely? Hopefully not. Hopefully interesting people do cross our paths on the journey!😊 Let us know how it goes😊
Reply to this Thankyou very much for making the effort to reply to my blog. Relieved a lot of doubts. Im not too bothered being alone too much, i quite enjoy my own company, but from what you'se have said if i fancy a bit company i will find it, n if i want to chill on my lonesome i can. I suppose i will never know unless i do it. Thanks again!
Karl
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