Enjoyed reading your blog Mick. Sadly for a woman alone things would not be the same. I think a woman traveling completely alone would have to be extremely careful and would not be able to do some of the things you have done and be safe.

Sue,

Thanks for your comment.

Yes can fully appreciate what you are saying how much different it can be for a lady in many places.

Must admit when I first travelled solo i was very careful and never ventured far from the hotel on an evening, much more confident nowadays.

I study hotel reviews and always book in city centres/touristy areas, for me security, clean rooms and hot water are a must before i book anywhere.

Mick

For those interested I've started a blog about my experiences as a single traveller following a couple of discussions on this forum giving me the idea to do it.

http://micks-travels.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Obviously there are articles about lots of different solo holidays but plenty of JY trips I've done (done 10 so far with some more booked), giving the company good publicity. Two of my JY hols are on there so far and Americas Golden West from 2010 will be next added.

It'll serve two purposes first gives me a journal of my travels but hope its also a guide for all solo travellers whether thinking about group hols or going independantly.

I've had some good feedback from a few that use this forum with comments and a couple of nice emails. If its of interest or useful for you any positive feedback and constructive suggestions how it can e improved would be appreciated.

Its early days and still under construction, I've lots of stuff to add but will keep trying to add and improve.

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Mick

Hi Mick have not been on site for ages - always good advice from you to everyone - well my turn I am thinking at long last to do the Route 66 - I know you have done it what best advice. Hope you are still well

And Sue I do agree with you. I did quite a lot of single travelling when I was younger and still fly a lot on my own(mainly to the U.S.A) but I have got to the stage where I like to have a bit of company although I do like to branch out on my own a bit during the day.

Mick have you put your Rabac trip up yet? Having problems loading the blog but that's down to my slow connection.

And Sue I do agree with you. I did quite a lot of single travelling when I was younger and still fly a lot on my own(mainly to the U.S.A) but I have got to the stage where I like to have a bit of company although I do like to branch out on my own a bit during the day.

Bosuncat,

Lots to put up yet but Rabac is not on the list as I did it with a friend with travelsphere so not a Solo holiday. Blog is only my experiences as a solo traveller.

For the record I've so got the following JY trips on, Americas Golden West, Parks & Canyons, Route 66, National Parks (mt rushmore & LBH), Andalucia & Mallorca.

To come - Cilento, Costa Brava, Austrian Lakes & Lake Annecy.

Plenty of other non JY trips on there as well.

Mick

For those interested I've started a blog about my experiences as a single traveller following a couple of discussions on this forum giving me the idea to do it.

http://micks-travels.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Obviously there are articles about lots of different solo holidays but plenty of JY trips I've done (done 10 so far with some more booked), giving the company good publicity. Two of my JY hols are on there so far and Americas Golden West from 2010 will be next added.

It'll serve two purposes first gives me a journal of my travels but hope its also a guide for all solo travellers whether thinking about group hols or going independantly.

I've had some good feedback from a few that use this forum with comments and a couple of nice emails. If its of interest or useful for you any positive feedback and constructive suggestions how it can e improved would be appreciated.

Its early days and still under construction, I've lots of stuff to add but will keep trying to add and improve.

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Mick

Hi Mick have not been on site for ages - always good advice from you to everyone - well my turn I am thinking at long last to do the Route 66 - I know you have done it what best advice. Hope you are still well

Hi Phil,

Trust you are well.

Did Route 66 in 2012 is a good trip but like all touring hols very hectic and you are living out of a suitcase so pack in a way you can rotate your clothes in the suitcase.

http://micks-travels.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Cilento is also on there which of course will be of interest to you, we had some good laughs.

Take Care

Mick

Thanks for the nice comments, plenty of stories to add yet. I'm getting lots of positive feedback. Also 3 or 4 people at Hinckley introduced themslves saying they had been reading.

This is julie L from Hinckley, think I have your email, written down wrong.

Could you let me have your email please.

Thanks for the nice comments, plenty of stories to add yet. I'm getting lots of positive feedback. Also 3 or 4 people at Hinckley introduced themslves saying they had been reading.

This is julie L from Hinckley, think I have your email, written down wrong.

Could you let me have your email please.

Hi Julie,

Think you found my email have just replied :thumbup:

Mick

Enjoyed reading your blog Mick. Sadly for a woman alone things would not be the same. I think a woman traveling completely alone would have to be extremely careful and would not be able to do some of the things you have done and be safe.

I do think this is a bit misleading, its the 'fear' perception more than the actual threat. When backpacking across Australia and solo through America, I found that single girls outnumbered single men travelling alone. Not one of them that I met said they at any time felt in danger, but I do remeber there were times when I felt 'uncomfortable' in certain places.

Women and men can face the same 'dangers' it's all about being sensible whether your a man or a woman. Being a man does not make you autmatically safer travelling, than a woman.

Statistically, men between the ages of 18 -25 are more likely to be attacked when alone, than women. Thats a Home Office statistic, unfortunately for some reason it's not 'politically correct' to advertise that men need to take precautions when out alone, as well as women.

It has been said many times by other posters that using Yust You is a safe way to travel alone for 'women', but I would also add that it's also a safe way to travel for 'men' also.