tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post1335514097435529173..comments2024-01-30T19:15:54.740+09:00Comments on Mary and Sean's Adventures Abroad: Shanghai SurpriseMary and Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793829667368903351noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post-26005408743440832432009-11-09T19:00:06.681+09:002009-11-09T19:00:06.681+09:00Totally know what you're saying. I loved love...Totally know what you're saying. I loved loved loved the year I got to travel alone -- never having to compromise on where I wanted to go or what I wanted to do... Sitting or walking or eating for as long as I wanted... However, what I found is that none of it had REALLY HAPPENED until I'd managed to get onto the internet and email my friends/family to tell them of my adventures. Joellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15782531366371070131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post-53652852373935163522009-11-06T00:27:00.987+09:002009-11-06T00:27:00.987+09:00Wish I could join you! It sounds like exactly the ...Wish I could join you! It sounds like exactly the kind of tavel experiences I enjoy. I've always been a solo traveler and even though there are always lonely moments, I really enjoy the independence and freedom to explore what I want. Since I've been married, I have traveled with my husband and family more and that does reconfigure your expectations. I don't think I ever though about Fly Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191335990973494972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post-20808037850422210152009-11-05T16:57:31.242+09:002009-11-05T16:57:31.242+09:00Once I got married, my life became so inextriably ...Once I got married, my life became so inextriably tied to my husband's that I don't enjoy myself as much when I am not wit him. It is so much fun sharing everything with him that I hate traveling without him (even on stupid things, like business trips). So, I totally know what you mean.<br />Either way, you are going to have fun in Shanghai. And, just think about all the great things Akilahttp://www.theroadforks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post-85267159704658455642009-11-05T16:34:04.806+09:002009-11-05T16:34:04.806+09:00I had tons of anxiety about traveling solo on my L...I had tons of anxiety about traveling solo on my Latin America trip. I think I just settled into after awhile. I had moments where I was alone and wanted someone to share something funny or interesting I'd seen with, and times where I really enjoyed the solitude. I think you'll be fine! How much longer do you have in Asia? Definitely take advantage of every opportunity that comes up!peregrina femininahttp://peregrinafeminina.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post-41084015915444841862009-11-05T11:55:15.980+09:002009-11-05T11:55:15.980+09:00I've traveled with my boyfriend over the last ...I've traveled with my boyfriend over the last five years we've been together and loved it. But there are times when I miss being out in a new place on my own. My boyfriend likes to take naps, so sometimes I'll get out in the afternoons by myself and relive my independent travel days. But then it's nice because we have dinner together and talk about our days. It's the best Laurahttp://laurarush.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post-45557271910225473172009-11-05T09:57:40.141+09:002009-11-05T09:57:40.141+09:00Mary - Hi! Please do invite me for adventures. I l...Mary - Hi! Please do invite me for adventures. I love trying new things. For another craft adventure I'm thinking of trying stain glass work next month. It's through Crafty Things and I think they offer it every month. <br /><br />Have fun in Shanghai! I haven't traveled much on my own. Part of it is fear, but part of it really is I enjoy sharing the experiences with the husband and Chris and Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433880543279767835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post-69437977258869048892009-11-05T09:47:43.845+09:002009-11-05T09:47:43.845+09:00I definitely prefer traveling with Alex and would ...I definitely prefer traveling with Alex and would rather never travel alone again. It's just so much more fun! Loving your pictures - giving us a lot to look forward to.minahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353187576456219127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post-21243726425353113102009-11-04T23:39:34.351+09:002009-11-04T23:39:34.351+09:00I think all solo travelers would be lying if they ...I think all solo travelers would be lying if they said they never got lonely - I know I certainly did at points on the trip. But, once you recognize it's there, the key is to just get out and socialize, find the opportunities to meet others and talk to them - it's not the same as sharing the everyday details of life, but man is it fun and rewarding! You'll surely find conversation andShannon ODhttp://alittleadrift.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post-34792250513108951552009-11-04T14:58:02.557+09:002009-11-04T14:58:02.557+09:00Wow...you totally nailed it girl!! I used to be q...Wow...you totally nailed it girl!! I used to be quite the little independent explorer myself back in the day before marraige. However, now that I have tied the knot, I can barely bring myself to travel just to the mall alone! Whats the deal!??? I think most of it has to do with the fact that we just got here to Japan, and I am not yet confident enough to take it on alone....<br />Who knows...Pete 'n Stephyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219745299411657302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590240878226694914.post-86139592021699617422009-11-04T09:38:52.137+09:002009-11-04T09:38:52.137+09:00Sounds like a great trip ahead! I know what you me...Sounds like a great trip ahead! I know what you mean about traveling alone. Sometimes I picture myself doing it and imagine it as really freeing, but then I remember the times I did, and how sometimes at dinner I just wanted someone to talk to. That said, I'd like to try it again because I think I'd go about it differently -and I'd be better at it now that I'm older and wiser! I Kirstenhttp://www.talesfromtwocities.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com