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TRAVELING SOLO AND LOOKING FOR A COMPANION?

Many of our members have expressed an interest in finding a travel companion ... this is the place where you can get together, compare notes and see if there is a like minded, compatible travel companion our there looking for you too!


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dancingcruiser
16th Oct 2018 16:53:51
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Anyone interested in cruising during December, January or February. To Asia, Caribbean, Latin America, or suggestions. No restrictions on cost or cruise company. Alternatively somewhere land based that is warmer than the UK. Semi retired professional can travel any time. Live Bournemouth and willing to meet first if required, Southern area's. Fairly quick decision needed though because most Last minute breaks, especially cruises, that are advertised, are often gone within a few days.
catef
17th Aug 2018 19:28:44 (Last activity: 15th Oct 2018 19:17:32)
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I am planning a trip to Ottawa and onward to Iqaluit for Aurora Borealis. I guess this sounds like a bucket trip. Its an organized trip with Arctic Kingdom and lasts 4 days/5 nights. It would include dog sledding and Northern Lights tours Short but trip of a lifetime..
Response from Bea123 made on 26th Aug 2018 19:31:49
Hi I have looked on the arctic kingdom website looks interesting. Where do you live I live near Sheffield maybe meet up for a chat to discuss trip .
Response from catef made on 14th Oct 2018 14:47:24
Hi everyone This is a long shot but is anyone interested in travelling to a place, so remote and definitely not the usual holiday vacation, very cold and the home of polar bears, penguins.reindeer and more Yes The Canadian Arctic principally Nunavut (check it out on arctic kingdom.com)
I travel in a wheelchair but am mobile with my aid I must add very quickly that I am not looking for a carer ( I am fully independent) but a confidence enhancer!! Think about it!!!
Response from catef made on 15th Oct 2018 19:17:32
Forgot to add. If above fails will b e going on cruise to Norway to see Northern lights.
Anyone??
Fonzie
14th Oct 2018 11:14:17
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Anyone up for solo coffee/chat meetings north Wiltshire ish area.

I'm a long divorced 69 yr old (from today 14/10) bloke living in Swindon, if you are in the general area do you fancy a chance to put the world right, arrange trips out and maybe even have a laugh etc etc?
Beauty
13th Oct 2018 16:13:20
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Hi fellow travellers
Anyone on here based in Surrey, Hants or Berks and looking to get away in December or January, when the weather turns....? Hope to hear from you...
suemaw
21st Sep 2018 11:06:19 (Last activity: 10th Oct 2018 21:43:19)
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Hello everyone
I am a single 63 year old, happily divorced woman, who loves to travel. I still work (quite a lot) so to have a break between Christmas and New Year would be ideal (it is less expensive and, as my children are adults with adult children, they don't need me around!). Would anyone like to join me? We could get a group of singles together maybe?

A lot of hotels in the UK do a Twixmas deal, but we are probably a bit late for the bargains now. I am open to suggestions but maybe taking a car over to Dublin, or to France. I have previously met people through Gumtree. I had a really successful trip in Morocco with some Canadians of Chinese origin. Despite being 20 years younger than me we got on really well. I also did a week on a narrowboat with someone else I met through Gumtree. In my head, I am still 22!

I live in Bournemouth where I teach, but your location is not so important - I think we will know instantly if we will get on and I am very easy going. I really don't like smoking I'm afraid; I'm fairly fit and healthy (who doesn't get a few aches and pains!) I like a glass or wine but I'm not a heavy drinker and I like driving!

Message me with suggestions / ideas or just to express an interest.
Response from Gilltravels made on 10th Oct 2018 21:43:19
Hi
I have just joined this site and was surprised and pleased to find a solo traveller section
I have been debating about going away for New Year and the choices were a local dance party or a holiday to Nerja which I went to for my 50th Don't fancy either and I am interested in your suggestion for travelling to france as I have only visited Paris. Dublin I visited for Paddy's day this year

I too am a non smoker and I walk in the peak district in Derbyshire so have to be fit for that I am a light drinker the odd glass of wine

I visited Bournemouth this year as have a friend who lives in Christchurch Lovely area She practices as a CBT therapist now as gave up teaching a few years ago

I think it would be an adventure to go away for New Year and I too am open to suggestions and free to go abroad and have a degree of flexibility with work

I live in S Yorkshire
Travel-friend
7th Oct 2018 11:32:57
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Im a newbie and still finding my way around the site, do messages take time to show up ?.
Gigi409
7th Sep 2018 02:19:49 (Last activity: 7th Oct 2018 09:10:10)
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Hello, I'm new at this. I am 62 and like to travel. Married 42 years but separated for 1 and 1/2 years. Finally getting a divorce.
How do I find a good and safe traveling companion?
Response from CaroleAH made on 7th Sep 2018 12:50:27
Hi Gigi, I would definitely want to meet up quite often with a prospective travel companion especially if you are trying to avoid the dreaded single supplement and so will be sharing a room or cabin. Go for a few meals etc - I can think of nothing worse than being cooped up with someone who is untidy or has bad table manners! I go away with my local U3A Travel group so I usually know everyone, at least by sight, but always book a single room so that I have my own space (and bathroom!) 🙂
Response from RobinJ made on 7th Oct 2018 09:10:10
Depends where you want to go? It’s challenging. I’m 56, an adventure traveler. Not many at my age doing what I’m doing.
ari
1st Oct 2018 18:36:00
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Hi all I am 52 yrs male, based in california and interested in active hiking- walking vacations with a splash of culture and culinary experience especially outside of USA. This year in 2018 i travelled to northern spain and amalfi coast and a trip to london,several more are in bucket list from inca trail and macchu picchu to kilimanjaro, mont blanc and swiss circuit, nepal, polish tatras australasia and wherever the wanderlust takes me. I generally like to travel in may through september in 1-3 weeks periods, Hit me up and we can plan something together for 2019.
dorice
25th Sep 2018 11:30:47 (Last activity: 30th Sep 2018 14:14:46)
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any Females late 60 looking for travel companion next year 2019 cruise or Greece preferably live in Midlands to meet up and discuss,
Response from ChrisSom made on 30th Sep 2018 14:14:46
Hi dorice. I have been thinking about a holiday for next year but being put off by going on my own, its always great to share the experience and also when you go alone you are hit with the single supplements which are not good. I don't live in the midlands but not that far away, I have a car and meeting up would not be a problem. I have done cruises and also been to countries and stayed in hotels both I find enjoyable. Would be great to have a chat and see where it leads. If you would like to have a chat would be lovely to hear from you.
Albie55
22nd Sep 2018 09:23:17 (Last activity: 22nd Sep 2018 10:00:25)
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Hi im new here first post but here goes, recently lost my beloved sister to a brief battle with cancer long story short, but if anything came from it its that life is,nt guaranteed for any of us we must grab it while we have it an an make good use of health , so procrastination no more for me. south america here i come i have no plans other than starting in Peru and heading to Argentinian via maybe Brazil Paraguay Chile Bolivar but not necessarily in that order of course an nothing written in stone , ambitious i know but doable i have some travel experience having gone round world over one year that was way back in 1998 though but im ready to get on the rd again i have no definite time scale for my trip come adventure other than kicking off early 2019 but probably around 3 months my plans are still in fetal stages but defiantly going one way or an other im hoping for interest from like minded guys an gals who might have some experience of south america that would like to join for part or as long as you can on this journey, look forward to hearing from you guys Albie 🙂
Response from Angel9uk made on 22nd Sep 2018 10:00:25
Hi, sorry about your sister. You're right to grab at life while you can as you never know what's around the corner!!! I'm sorry I can't join you on your trip but just wanted to say that I visited Chile twice whilst my daughter was studying there for a year. Lovely people and places. She travelled quite a bit around South America when she was there and loved it. Hope you manage to do it 🙂
Cotswoldtony
20th Sep 2018 15:06:02
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I forgot to outline one companion will be joining me for December and the other February leaving January available.
cafunlee
19th Sep 2018 22:01:13
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Hi, I am Cathy from Farnham Surrey. I am in my early 60s, non smoker, active, healthy, don't look or feel my age, not on any medication.
I enjoy cruise holiday, but don't like paying single supplement. I am looking for a female friend to the share cabin cost.

Ballroom dancing is one of my hobbies, I am interested in land base dance holiday/ dance weekend. Happy to go away with a male dancer/companion but staying in a separate room.

Please email me [email protected]
curious23
18th Sep 2018 09:40:13
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Hi Looking for a city break companion (male /female) to either Sweden or Denmark. I like art , live music, history, good food, people watching. I am easy going and have a good sense of humour....
I live outside London in the south east. Anyone interested?
my email = [email protected] (in case this doesn't work)
Beauty
27th Aug 2018 15:46:55 (Last activity: 17th Sep 2018 20:56:19)
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Hi All
Anyone out there living in Surrey interested in getting together for social/walking/travelling group...
Please advise....
Beauty
Response from cafunlee made on 17th Sep 2018 20:56:19
Hi, I would like to make some travel friends. I am from Farnham Surrey, would be nice to get to know each other before planning a trip. Email me [email protected]
Cathy
Beauty
9th Sep 2018 18:32:06
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Hi Lynda
Have sent a private chat. If I don't hear, all the best. Regards B
KATHYJOY
9th Sep 2018 13:22:28
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Anyone here thinking of moving to Turkey? I am looking into selling up and using the capital to rent and live on until British old age pension kicks in!
Beauty
25th Aug 2018 13:12:45 (Last activity: 6th Sep 2018 08:38:29)
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Hi everyone
Anyone interested in joining me on a Cunard cruise October - February - some fantastic deals to be had.
Hope we can all enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend without too much rain..
Beauty
Response from reader99 made on 6th Sep 2018 06:32:19
Beauty, Hi, I am interested in cruises in the time you mention. See my reply to Bea123 below.
Response from reader99 made on 6th Sep 2018 08:38:29
I like cruising. See my response to Bea123 below. Would you like to do that cruise?
Best regards, Reader
Bea123
24th Aug 2018 13:06:54 (Last activity: 6th Sep 2018 06:18:58)
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I am a fit healthy youngish 68 year old lady who loves to travel. I have been to many places in the world. I am wanting a companion to travel with to Complete my bucket list . Uk Europe or further afield. I would like to try cruising a bit apprehensive about doing this on my own . I don’t mind joining a group of like minded people
Response from Ella M made on 25th Aug 2018 11:32:57
Hi Bea123,

Get back to me with some details about where you live and do you want to meet up to discuss holidays, going out etc.

Regards

Ella M
Response from Ella M made on 26th Aug 2018 12:00:08
Hi Bee123,

Where do you live?

Regards

Ella M
Response from Bea123 made on 26th Aug 2018 19:12:51
I live in. Yorkshire do you live on London
Response from reader99 made on 6th Sep 2018 06:18:58
I really like cruises but dislike the 100% single supplement.
I am looking at 15 Nights South America Cruise from Miami-Florida to San Antonio-Chile for from $649 plus flights with Norwegian cruise line. It returns on 22nd or 23rd Dec. and that must be why it's so cheap. I live near Winchester and I see that you are in Yorkshire. We could meet. Anyone interested in that cruise to experience the Panama Canal and 4 South American countries?
Best regards, Reader
mcvicarm
4th Sep 2018 09:07:11
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59 yr old charming, trustworthy respectful male, travelling to Vietnam 29/9/18-13/10/18, looking for a travel buddy.
Beauty
31st Aug 2018 11:06:56 (Last activity: 31st Aug 2018 21:37:40)
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Well, it's now official.....Taking holidays prolongs our health!
Response from Beauty made on 31st Aug 2018 21:37:40
Oh dear......always exception(s) to disprove a 'rule'. The quote referred to was on here as well...
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