Hi M
(you sound like someone out of James Bond!)
I wonder why you are fearful of new adventures.
I too am a widow but off to China next month. You don't have to worry - your tour manager will make sure you are fine and everyone else in your group will be in the same situation i.e. travelling alone, some for the first time, but others will have been with Just You before.
You don't have to 'tag along with friends' - you can go where You like and will make new friends. So go on, find somewhere you fancy and book it. You will never look back - the World is your oyster!
I can recommend Moscow & St. Petersburg for a 'new adventure' - don't know about China yet. But you can always start off in Europe and go from there if you are still fearful.We were all 'new to it all' once.
Have a great holiday - enjoy!!!
Be happy,
Best wishes,
Lesley :angel: