Comments on: I’ve Traveled Solo for the Last 50 Years. Here are 44 Important Lessons I’ve Learned Along the Way https://cruisemaven.com/43-lessons-ive-learned-from-traveling-solo/ Cruising the World One Port at a Time Sun, 12 Mar 2023 03:37:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: Sherry Laskin https://cruisemaven.com/43-lessons-ive-learned-from-traveling-solo/#comment-237245 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 03:37:41 +0000 https://cruisemaven.com/?p=36560#comment-237245 In reply to Kathy Bennett.

Hi Kathy,
Thanks for reading my article! Yes, back to the wall…I never have my back facing the door (I’m half Italian, lol) and also sit near a service area when in a busy restaurant in Europe.

Surprisingly enough, I don’t use a GPS on my luggage. If I flew, then I probably would. My luggage is almost always with me or checked on Amtrak. On a ship, I just cross my fingers that my luggage will arrive before sailaway!

Have a great time in Spain! Thanks again for your question and if you find a GPS that you like, please let me know!

Sherry

]]> By: Kathy Bennett https://cruisemaven.com/43-lessons-ive-learned-from-traveling-solo/#comment-237240 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 03:15:43 +0000 https://cruisemaven.com/?p=36560#comment-237240 Hi, Sherry
Lot of good information for beginner solo travelers.
I always sit with my back to the wall and close to the service area in a restaurant, especially international trips.
Which GPS tag do you use on your luggage? I am looking for one before my trip to Spain in September,2023.
Still studying the different kinds.
Always a pleasure to read your blogs.
Regards,
Kathy

]]> By: Sherry Laskin https://cruisemaven.com/43-lessons-ive-learned-from-traveling-solo/#comment-231113 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 03:21:24 +0000 https://cruisemaven.com/?p=36560#comment-231113 In reply to Pattie.

Hi Patty, thank you for reading my article and taking the time to comment. I hope you eventually learn to enjoy dining solo, make new friends and love the solo cruise and travel experience. Thanks again! Happy Travels.

]]> By: Pattie https://cruisemaven.com/43-lessons-ive-learned-from-traveling-solo/#comment-231017 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:30:37 +0000 https://cruisemaven.com/?p=36560#comment-231017 Next week I’m cruising solo for the first time. I guess it was an expression of my empty nest independence and the desire for a change of pace I’m going with a mask on! If fully vaccinated healthcare professionals can get through a shift without being intubated, I can too, and the cruise industry has recent low positivity statistics. Your website was informative and entertaining, inspirational too. I was trying to imagine how the whole mealtime dilemma would unfold. Mealtime with my family was always one of the most enjoyable moments, but I think this crisis makes things a little tricky for me. Your suggestions are great. I’ll remember to smile under that mask and look for some cooking classes. Have a great 2022! Godspeed!]]> Hi Sherry,
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Next week I’m cruising solo for the first time. I guess it was an expression of my empty nest independence and the desire for a change of pace I’m going with a mask on! If fully vaccinated healthcare professionals can get through a shift without being intubated, I can too, and the cruise industry has recent low positivity statistics. Your website was informative and entertaining, inspirational too. I was trying to imagine how the whole mealtime dilemma would unfold. Mealtime with my family was always one of the most enjoyable moments, but I think this crisis makes things a little tricky for me. Your suggestions are great. I’ll remember to smile under that mask and look for some cooking classes. Have a great 2022! Godspeed!

]]> By: Sherry Laskin https://cruisemaven.com/43-lessons-ive-learned-from-traveling-solo/#comment-215560 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:57:10 +0000 https://cruisemaven.com/?p=36560#comment-215560 In reply to Maryanne.

Hi Maryanne,
Thank you so much for your email and listening to Cruise Radio podcasts. I’m glad my solo article is helpful to you. Yes, I also choose hotels near cruise ports in the U.S. In Europe, I stay farther from the ocean cruise ports as many also are industrial ports. On river cruises in Europe, staying near a river cruise port is easy.

I have had a few roommates over the years, but more recently, when someone said that they wanted to go along, I insisted on separate rooms. It’s nice to have a built-in friend onboard, but not when they rely on you to be the tour guide onboard and ashore. I’ve made a handful of really good friends on my solo travels that I’m sure I would not have known if I was with someone.

Sorry that your husband is losing interest in travel but that’s not uncommon. I hope you continue to venture out and enjoy the world. Thank you again for reading my article. Please get in touch again if you have any more questions. Happy travels!
Sherry

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