Best places to visit "Dolo" aka "Solo"
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I'm really hoping this takes off because I'm always looking for places to travel alone.
Stay in the tourist section though either in the walled city or Boca Grande because you might become food outside of there. It is very poor but it is a dope place.
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Why you say that?
I'm trying to go somewhere for the Christmas holidays just to lay back and do nothing but take in the scenery and try new things
I understand that..just be extremely careful. A lot of dudes solo trip and have a good set up or are plain lucky. I know from experience. It's shit from kidnapping. murder for no reason to organ harvesting going on in some of them shits. And many can smell a tourist a mile away. But it's hard to get the real experience of the culture ....(or the cheap hoes
) when you stay in the tourist area.
All of this has been my reason for being limited where I go as a female alone. I plan to be very careful.I understand that..just be extremely careful. A lot of dudes solo trip and have a good set up or are plain lucky. I know from experience. It's shit from kidnapping. murder for no reason to organ harvesting going on in some of them shits. And many can smell a tourist a mile away. But it's hard to get the real experience of the culture ....(or the cheap hoes
Alright.....
Medellin vs. Bogota vs Cartagena Which one for solo trips?
Medellin vs. Bogota vs Cartagena Which one for solo trips?
Alright, you know what I'm gonna ask:
If Medellin is the "city" with all of the modern amenities and the spot where the most English speakers are, what makes Cartegena a better spot for a first-time traveler to Columbia?
Cartegena is the most modern. You can stay in Boca Granda which has the bootleg Miami esque hotel strip but the beach is wack so you'd have to drive about an hour to the nice one or the touristy one.
You can stay in the walled city and get the real culture of the city and have everything in walking distance.
Cartegena is the closest to the Palenque which is a great tour to do of the first city of freed slaves in the Americas.
There are many people that can speak or understand basic English for you to get around and be friendly especially if you're darker skinned.
Medellin is also a touristy culture aspect that more laid back.
Damn. My bad. I didn't even notice you were a female. Have you ever looked into traveling groups for singles? I've heard good things
Yes I have and looking to go that route.
I have a girlfriend a few years ago that did Colombia and was just fine. However, three years ago, when I was planning to go, a old co-worker warned me against going by myself. I did Quito, Ecuador by myself just fine and even traveled outside that city to Banos and a few other places just fine. Really pretty place that uses US currency and with good public transportation.
Thank you! How have you been? How's the baby?
Super late response. We're all doing well. Being a mom, wife and working full time is doing me IN, though. How ya been, Cocoa?
I can imagine, but hang in there I want to say it gets easier but it has it's waves, but you got this!
Overall I'm good.
Just got back from a Solo trip through Thailand and The Philippines.
Third solo trip after traveling to France, Belgium and Turkey on previous trips.
Good points.
Warm weather
Friendly people.
Food cheap as here out there
Your money does stretch out here. £1 = 40 Thai Baht
Bangkok is an amazing city once you get out of the tourist areas.
Bad points.
Too damm hot!
Definitely will do this again.
Third solo trip after traveling to France, Belgium and Turkey on previous trips.
Good points.
Warm weather
Friendly people.
Food cheap as here out there
Your money does stretch out here. £1 = 40 Thai Baht
Bangkok is an amazing city once you get out of the tourist areas.
Bad points.
Too damm hot!
Definitely will do this again.
Sometimes a road trip is a good way to travel solo - just make sure you're really well-equipped and prepared. I.E. ...
- Give yourself ample time - don't rush - if you're feeling tired - make it a shorter day on the road and get more sleep at hotel or motel
- Make sure you have a trusty, reliable vehicle - have it looked over or tuned up prior to departure
- Bring plenty of food, money + CC(s), water, extra clothing and / or blankets ... and general emergency supplies (flashlight, batteries, small traffic cones or pylons in case you have vehicle problems roadside in sketchy, unlit areas of highway or freeway
- Aim to travel during the spring or summer ... as to avoid shitty weather conditions of fall or winter
- Tell your friends and family what your general plans are ... have an itinerary
- Update people on your whereabouts by phone, email, or text along the way ... especially when you have better reception (at hotels, motels)
- See if you can combine it with destination points along the way ... meet up with friends or family and get visits in with them - stop in for a meal, spend the night, whatever
- Give yourself ample time - don't rush - if you're feeling tired - make it a shorter day on the road and get more sleep at hotel or motel
- Make sure you have a trusty, reliable vehicle - have it looked over or tuned up prior to departure
- Bring plenty of food, money + CC(s), water, extra clothing and / or blankets ... and general emergency supplies (flashlight, batteries, small traffic cones or pylons in case you have vehicle problems roadside in sketchy, unlit areas of highway or freeway
- Aim to travel during the spring or summer ... as to avoid shitty weather conditions of fall or winter
- Tell your friends and family what your general plans are ... have an itinerary
- Update people on your whereabouts by phone, email, or text along the way ... especially when you have better reception (at hotels, motels)
- See if you can combine it with destination points along the way ... meet up with friends or family and get visits in with them - stop in for a meal, spend the night, whatever
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Just leaving Panama after putting it off for a few other destination.
Beautiful, culture and people. Panama City has a heavy US influence.
Any other good spots to check out?
Just leaving Panama after putting it off for a few other destination.
Beautiful, culture and people. Panama City has a heavy US influence.
Any other good spots to check out?
Yes I did. Interesting I must say.
You are based in the states? Which city did you fly into?
New York to Bangkok (14+ hours), I usually spend a week there then fly out to another town like Phuket or Chang Mai.
Nice. A friend of mine just got back from Phils.
He's originally from there, and has lived in Canada for the past 30 years (early 50s now).
His mom splits half her time there, and half in Vancouver.
He hadn't been back in a long time, and had a relaxing visit. She has a small house in one of the provinces. He said one of the highlights of his day was as simple as walking to the market to buy food with his brother. He said you appreciate it more when you're so consumed with the Mon - Fri rat race of North America.
It is usually the simplest things when traveling that makes the experience something that you will never forget. For me it was walking through the local market, talking to vendors and the public alike. Traveling on the buses with the locals was another experience that I found unique.
The highlight for me whilst I was in the Philippines was the Sunset over Manila Bay. For me it was one of those 'I don't want to go back home' moment for me.
Agreed.
Spent 10 days in Havana, Cuba in 2014. Got around on foot the entire time ... nice way to see the city.
Visited PV, Mexico twice ... same thing ... getting around on foot. The relaxing meals at the hotel restaurant right along the boardwalk. Taking the old 1980s / 1990s bus to the botanical gardens.
Stayed in Zihuatanejo, MX in late-2019. Airbnb a few minutes from the ocean. Hot as hell. Walking around in the city in the evening after sunset. Walking to the local grocery store which was about 90% locals, 10% tourists. Trying out assorted authentic foods, etc.
Any plans to travel in the future? For me I'm looking to visit Korea and the Philippines later this year