BlkKnight

I've got to a point in my life where I feel it's stagnated.

I'm 30, work for a small family busniess (my parents). Got my own place, car etc etc. I'm single with no dependancies.

I know at some point in the future I'll be taking over the busniess in 5 years or so (bit scary) - but it's the point between now and then that's doing my head in.

I'm seriously thinking of dissappearing for a while backpacking (not in poverty!) around the middle east & eastern europe.

One thing that is really holding me back is the whole lonelyness aspect. Are there places where people doing this kind of stuff "meet up" prior to going out? It'd be cool to liase up with folkes and travel for a bit then split up and re-join at a later date.

Generally. . . . is this a good idea or a non-starter?

yoza

Lonely........Ha.

Enjoy it while you can.

Id give my right arm to be 'lonely'.

OllyK

No reason why it should be a non starter, plenty have doen it before you and I am sure many will follow on after. As to whether it is a good idea, only you can answer that in the context of your situation.

davegtt

Just go, its 1 thing I wish Id have done but now I have the good job a misses who is happy where she is a dog and a house so its a time thats been and gone for me, wish I had nothing holding me back like you have and knowing full well that in 5 years time your gonna be running your own business sounds like a perfect chance to do what ever it is you like

btw, half the travelling thing is about meeting new people and culture, before you know it you'll be in a bar chatting to some stranger and youd make good friends with....

Jerome

Seriously reconsider going to the middle east right now (or ever actually), especially as a backpacker.

Apart from that I think the whole idea is a good one. You might not get the chance again.

MarkCSC

A friend of mine has done this a couple of times. He is actually goin to do another round the world jaunt in November.

On his last trip he went part of the way with an organised tour. Basically a few people on a truck through India. At the end of the tour he left them and went on to Nepal on his own.

He would normally stay in youth hostels where he meet a lot of other people doing similar things. So I don't think he was ever truely lonely. If you don't mind your own company for a bit do it, if you want to do it with other people there a plenty of companies that you can hook up with for part or all of your trip. Either way just do it while you can.

Mark

paulr

Thats a good point.I think you're best bet is to find another like minded person to go with.

scatter_wrx

When exactly is she happy being a dog ;-)

Nicci

Go for it.

Its actually easier than you think.

As you travel you will naturally hook up with people, so many people travel alone. Places to stay are easy to find and you get lots of tips along the way.

You will have good and bad experiences, but you will look back on them fondly.

You will make lots of 'instant' friends and come back a better person.

Even though I travelled 8 years ago, I still remember it well and don't regret it one bit.

It opens your eyes up to the world.

Buckrogers

Go for it! You would meet loads of people doing the same sort of thing.

If you don't do it you may always be saying "what if"....

Dunno about going round the middle east though...






Yoza, you would regret those words.....assuming you are right handed !

Brit_in_Japan

It sounds like there's nothing to stop you so go do it. You can sometimes find travelling companions by looking in the personals sections of the broadsheets or Sunday papers. There are also websites which people can try and hook up with travelling companions, like the Lonely Planet/Thorn Trees site http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/ca...s.cfm?catid=39

But as has been said earlier, you will no doubt meet people during your travels and some will probably turn into lifelong friends. I say get your house rented out and just do it

M444GY

iTrader: (72)

free as a bird . go and u are bound to meet someone doing the same thing on your travels