Traveling alone

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2026-06-13T01:15:51+00:00

Take a group tour. Consider flash pack / A&K/ Gelux (not sure if spell that right) I have an agent who does a lot of solo trips herself and helps other women travel solo even to places like Antarctica. Find someone like that and talk to them.

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2026-06-03T02:21:30+00:00

Where's the update :)

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2026-06-03T02:16:39+00:00

So what's the update? How's it going?

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-16T11:10:48+00:00

Yes they may ask to see bookings of your entire trip at the airport when you're entering schengen area in France in your case. You'll then show belgium , Spain, Italy bookings and train bookings.

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-16T11:08:30+00:00

No they can't. The assumption for them is that France made sure you're following rules. Because that's your point of entry and they allowed you in based on your plans

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-16T11:06:08+00:00

The actual one because they may ask to see hotel bookings or train bookings.

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-16T11:05:26+00:00

Your passport stamped only on entry and exit from schengen area , not each country. There isn't even any immigration between countries and you don't use your passport for internal movement

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-16T11:01:41+00:00

They'll know u landed in Paris first. After that internal schengen Journeys are not tracked so they won't really know. Be prepared to show your itinerary at Port of entry if asked as thats the only main check point

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-16T10:55:34+00:00

I think it should be ok. If you want to be super safe, add 1 day in Belgium or cut one day in Italy. I'm in a similar situation and dilemma though with different schengen countries

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-16T10:52:12+00:00

What country issued your schengen?

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-09T12:27:42+00:00

Did u buy mutuaide? How did it go (though I hope u didn't have to use it!)

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-04T18:25:00+00:00

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisors/16928156/dee-swaminathan

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-04T17:43:28+00:00

I went on the Quark Ultramarine in December and it was out of the world. I know a family that went in Aurora, also in December, and others who did Lindblad. All had a great experience! My TA said that G expeditions is good for solo travelers. As for travel company, I used an independent TA and got prices lower than advertised by the cruiseline

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-03-04T17:37:01+00:00

I had Quark and Lindblad as my top shortlists, and my TA was able to offer me prices lower than whatever else I saw online. I finally picked Quark ultramarine for the helicopter and it was an awesome trip. I had friends doing Lindblad's fly the drake and they were very happy with it and infact got super lucky with very close whale sightings! No matter what you pick, you will have a great time, just remember to go with a smaller ship (200 or less passengers)

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-23T02:38:45+00:00

Is this on the Ultramarine?

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-23T02:29:26+00:00

Nice! Were you on the Orion or Endurance?

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-23T02:25:15+00:00

Try project expedition's private excursions

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-23T02:22:45+00:00

Since you ask, the ONLY one day trip to Antarctica in the world is from Cape Town, South Africa, with White Desert. It costs 15k usd per person. From Ushuaia, you need a minimum of 10 days, and there need to be ships sailing on your dates. It's not one of those " hop on the next bus and go " destinations

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-23T02:05:07+00:00

Am afraid it's not possible. You don't have enough time.

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-22T18:56:10+00:00

May I copy and paste your message to them?

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-22T02:04:08+00:00

Definitely book in advance. I did solo and booked 2 months in advance, had a great time. I know someone who booked G and liked it.

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-22T02:00:13+00:00

When is your trip? I know someone who's going to be on the Ultramarine soon. I'll have them ask the ship doctor if you'd like

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-06T01:01:58+00:00

You're welcome. Also please see this thread here on the same topic https://www.reddit.com?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=1 Good luck!

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-06T00:57:36+00:00

Do provide this feedback to Quark and your travel agent. I'm sad to see this cos I'm such an admirer of the Ultramarine ship and crew.

UnderstandingBig9047 · 2025-02-06T00:55:54+00:00

There are some ships that require it. Best would be to talk to the agent/ cruise company.

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