tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post6277982056651746007..comments2024-03-14T02:52:30.104-07:00Comments on The Simply Luxurious Life®: Why Not . . . Travel Alone?The Simply Luxurious Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06288681334499771945noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-66023248536648941862013-06-21T23:10:23.299-07:002013-06-21T23:10:23.299-07:00I truly loved this kind of post, if I have your pe...I truly loved this kind of post, if I have your permission should i duplicate this post to my personal blog and share it with other people too.<br />bus shah alamhttp://www.busonlineticket.com/bus-ticket-services-malaysianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-85809425029568882092013-06-09T20:25:33.790-07:002013-06-09T20:25:33.790-07:00Brava Shannon! I've traveled the world on my o...Brava Shannon! I've traveled the world on my on and, even through bouts of loneliness, I loved every minute. Something about venturing out solo lets us be selective about the baggage we carry, physically and emotionally, an experience we can bring home as the best and most enriching kind of souvenir. Thank you, Frances, www.FrancesSchultz.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13555170103913667148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-22101454992970849342013-06-07T18:49:13.696-07:002013-06-07T18:49:13.696-07:00Great subject, Shannon. I travel every chance I ge...Great subject, Shannon. I travel every chance I get and have learned a lot along the way. I've gone alone, I've gone with a single companion, I've gone with family. For me, an underlying theme for choosing to travel alone is the message of freedom to experience a different self, to codify an articulate self. Growth at the edge of one's comfort zone. To quote Natalie, a contributor to awomansparis.com, reflecting on knowing oneself, writes: "Perhaps in Paris, a woman found herself sufficiently removed from her other life, from her attachments, to recreate herself. Her own opinion, she discovered, was the most powerful." Barbara Redmondhttp://awomansparis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-65060570543033442262013-06-07T18:04:17.375-07:002013-06-07T18:04:17.375-07:00I spent a week in Paris alone last year and it was...I spent a week in Paris alone last year and it was a dream come true. I had always imagined myself exploring Paris on my own terms, and it was perfect. I highly recommend traveling alone to that one special place you have always dreamed about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-41131286390568512802013-06-06T06:35:07.270-07:002013-06-06T06:35:07.270-07:00If you are confidant enough to get out there and e...If you are confidant enough to get out there and explore on your own, it can be so rewarding and allow you to connect with yourself a little more. I travelled to NYC alone with my baby when she was 3 months old and it was so nice to just go to museums and travel around at my own leisure. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554391559621999421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-56707551499430739942013-06-05T21:03:05.818-07:002013-06-05T21:03:05.818-07:00I have travelled alone before, but last summer was...I have travelled alone before, but last summer was the first time I did it overseas (and also, my first time overseas, period). I went to Paris, then the south of France, over to Florence, and then Rome. I didn't worry too much ahead of time, but it amazes me looking back that I navigated through trains trips, languages etc. that long way by myself with no major problems! It sounds alot more intimidating than it actually is. When you're in the moment, you find you way (and yes, I did ask for help alot too!). I was so busy "taking it all in", that I never really noticed that I was alone. I discovered some really cool, now favourite spots that I might not have if I'd been distracted with other travelers. <br /><br />Dinners are a little more challenging, but to be honest I just enjoyed fully concentrating on the delicious food and not having to really talk after tiring days. Plus in the summer and Paris especially, I felt like everyone was outside, sitting at an outdoor cafe. You are one of many, and it was fun to people-watch. So I never felt quite as lonely in that sense.<br /><br />I am 29, and am looking forward to a similar trip this summer - London, Amsterdam, Brussels and finishing off in Paris. When describing my experience last summer to a 30 year old woman who had never been overseas either, it inspired her enough to take the leap and she has just returned from doing the same thing. She told me that I was her inspiration for it and it is a wonderful feeling to know that!<br /><br />I think it sometimes depends on the type of trip you want to do too. While summer of 2014 is quite far away yet, I am already in discussions for a trip then that I would like to take with my mom, as it would be fitting for the 2 of us together. I have to say though, that my solo adventures have been just as great.Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-4131523625748218462013-06-05T19:47:21.254-07:002013-06-05T19:47:21.254-07:00I love to travel, and I think that traveling alone...I love to travel, and I think that traveling alone is the perfect time for self-reflection. Hope to plan a trip to France soon! Have you seen the beautiful French blog Manger? It's all about life in the French countryside...sigh...<br /><br />JuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-60418396164089757922013-06-05T15:59:29.238-07:002013-06-05T15:59:29.238-07:00Hello Shannon.. I so loved looking back at all you...Hello Shannon.. I so loved looking back at all your stunning articles about my passion.. TRAVEL.. I'm with the comments Porcelain Lotus just wrote about.... and that's the main reason behind our fully escorted acclaimed tours aimed at doing what us girls like to do.. shop.. eat.. cook.. pilates.. and more.. This is not an advert for myself however.. but.. I just wanted to say 'Well done' for great post once again, and to all those ladies out there who need to explore S E Asia.. 'hello'.. x j GlamGirlsLuxTravelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937931489637178146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-48313371539845950112013-06-05T11:15:46.659-07:002013-06-05T11:15:46.659-07:00You all are brave women! I am scared to death to t...You all are brave women! I am scared to death to travel alone internationally. Locally is no problem for me but internationally sure is. Maybe if I had been somewhere before with someone, then I might be comfortable going back by myself. Right now though, just the thought of going out of the country alone stresses me out.Lotushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14300824366112893894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-86287973990273650722013-06-05T11:15:12.569-07:002013-06-05T11:15:12.569-07:00This sounds absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing...This sounds absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing this piece.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09749027762662012409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-55063309443316042472013-06-05T10:46:11.763-07:002013-06-05T10:46:11.763-07:00Azrakun Blue, Olivia, Sarah Watts, and Lisha,
Tha...Azrakun Blue, Olivia, Sarah Watts, and Lisha,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experience with traveling alone. Simply by hearing others have the same beneficial experience is motivation for others attempt it as well. Happy travels! :)The Simply Luxurious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06288681334499771945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-41571996519255381132013-06-05T09:36:51.888-07:002013-06-05T09:36:51.888-07:00You are so right. I truly cherish the times I have...You are so right. I truly cherish the times I have traveled alone. I felt so free, made awesome friends and had experiences I likely would not have had if I was traveling with someone. It is something I love, but a little harder to do now that I am married. It's kind of hard to go on a vacation (and use the money saved for vacation) and leave the other person at home working! ; ) I have yet to work that one out. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10192134574908303927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-66278082470536445122013-06-05T08:25:14.886-07:002013-06-05T08:25:14.886-07:00I don't mind it at at all. In fact my last tri...I don't mind it at at all. In fact my last trip while vising parents in Europe my boyfriend could only spay with me for a week. After that I went solo to Barcelona and had such a great time. I would love to take solo-trips more often... <br /><br />And now I am being reminded of an older English lady that we met on our last trip in Fiji. Her husband died and now she just travels all over the world. We could not believe the places she has gone to (solo!) - from Pakistan through India.. I was absolutely speechless. She was truly amazing... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569937034250345081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-22893034382332249032013-06-05T08:13:31.019-07:002013-06-05T08:13:31.019-07:00This post came at a great time. I recently planned...This post came at a great time. I recently planned my first solo vacation, to take place the first week in July. Women like you have inspired me to make that leap. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-6045612465217500372013-06-05T05:26:00.404-07:002013-06-05T05:26:00.404-07:00Great post!! I love traveling alone, possibly more...Great post!! I love traveling alone, possibly more than with a companion. Thank you for sharing this is very inspirational. Lishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03816903386305638734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310399481533841878.post-6092500335378984972013-06-05T04:27:19.487-07:002013-06-05T04:27:19.487-07:00I love this post. You're absolutely right abou...I love this post. You're absolutely right about traveling alone. It can be a bit intimidating, but it is so much fun and so nice to be able to go at one's own pace. Thanks for sharing!Olivia @ Liv Lives Lifehttp://www.livliveslife.comnoreply@blogger.com