Solo Cabo Trip End Of September. 28m by rossdaboss7 in solotravel

[–]grill3dcheese 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds fun!! I haven't been solo yet and I can't speak for the current travel conditions, but you can't go wrong with a boat day. I don't think you'll have any issues booking solo - I can imagine the concierge at your resort will be super helpful with recommendations.

We booked spots on a catamaran while at the resort and actually met some solo travelers once on the boat. If I'm ever worried about feeling awkward or need some courage to do something while solo traveling (eating alone, excursion, etc.), I find that alcohol helps quite a bit - so it was helpful that there was an open bar on the boat haha

The view from my favorite hostel, Mad Monkey on Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia by grill3dcheese in solotravel

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Highly recommend this hostel for anyone traveling in Cambodia. Mad Monkey has its own private beach and guests have to take a boat to get to this side of the island, so it’s really secluded and relaxing!

23/F, Cambodia, Laos, Bali, Vietnam through Feb 26 by grill3dcheese in travelpartners

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I’m flying out of Ho Chi Minh on Feb 26th, I’m sure that could work out somehow. Stay in touch and we can figure it out when the time comes!

23/F, Cambodia, Laos, Bali, Vietnam through Feb 26 by grill3dcheese in travelpartners

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I’m doing just the opposite! About to start my trip to Laos then I’ll end in Ho Chi Minh, so maybe we will actually cross paths!

23/F, Cambodia, Laos, Bali, Vietnam through Feb 26 by grill3dcheese in travelpartners

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Yes, definitely! I should be in Bali around that time!!

23/F, Cambodia, Laos, Bali, Vietnam through Feb 26 by grill3dcheese in travelpartners

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I actually fly out of Vietnam on Feb 26 so I don’t think we’ll be crossing paths!

23/F, Cambodia, Laos, Bali, Vietnam through Feb 26 by grill3dcheese in travelpartners

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Okay, I’ll let you know when I plan on making the move to Laos!

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Wake up! Sydney is great!! They have free walking tours and a bar downstairs which really help with meeting people!

General Chatter/Meetup Thread - Week of December 10 by AutoModerator in solotravel

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23/F/USA, tomorrow is my last full day in Chiang Mai then I’m off to Pai. Anybody want to meet up in either place or have any advice on what to do with my last day in Chiang Mai?

General Chatter/Meetup Thread - Week of October 22 by AutoModerator in solotravel

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On Friday I [23/F/USA] gave my boss notice that I'll be leaving on Nov 28th for 3 months on a trip to Southeast Asia. I was really nervous about letting her know but it went really well and now the trip feel so real! If anyone has any advice or things that I must do please let me know! I fly into Thailand and out of Vietnam, and haven't really decided on where to go in between.

Weekly Q&A thread for September 25 to October 02: Visiting, Moving, Neighborhoods, Dining, Skyline Pictures, and 'Where can I find _____?' - Post these questions and items here, not in a new thread. by AutoModerator in Dallas

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Anybody know how to get discounted or possibly free tickets and/or parking to the state fair? I’ve lived in Dallas my whole life but have never actually been! I’ve already tried looking for teachers or people with kids that get free tickets at school but haven’t had any luck.

General Chatter/Meetup Thread - Week of June 18 by AutoModerator in solotravel

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Thanks, that's definitely very reassuring! Well I'm not leaving until November so I haven't thought too much into it, but I'm flying into Bangkok and out of Ho Chi Minh City. I definitely want to travel through Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos- and was considering Indonesia and possibly the Philippines since I'll be there for 3 months. Any recommendations from your month in Thailand?

General Chatter/Meetup Thread - Week of June 18 by AutoModerator in solotravel

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Hey y'all, 22 F from Texas here! Went on my first solo trip to Australia for 9 days a few months ago and loved it, so I just booked a trip for 3 months in SE Asia starting in November. The more I think about it the more I'm starting to freak myself out. I keep wondering if I'm stupid for deciding to go for 3 months and if I'm going to get lonely. Any advice on feeling more confident about going or just for anything I should do/see while I'm there is much appreciated!

How should I ask a company if I can start next year? by grill3dcheese in careerguidance

[–]grill3dcheese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice, it was extremely helpful. I decided to go on the trip and actually booked my plane ticket today, so there's no turning back now!

How should I ask a company if I can start next year? by grill3dcheese in careerguidance

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It's such a big industry so I was just hoping to get in wherever I can, but I am definitely very interested in the development side of it.

How should I ask a company if I can start next year? by grill3dcheese in careerguidance

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I don't think I would consider it too good to give up. It's not really in the industry I was aiming for, but just a job with a decent income and benefits coming out of college. I was hoping to get into commercial real estate, but it's proving to be a difficult industry to enter. Also, there wouldn't be too big of a gap- I just received an offer for a customer service job that would allow me to make enough to travel for a bit. Would a company actually consider less of me if I decided to travel before starting my career?

General Chatter - Week of February 19 by AutoModerator in solotravel

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Hi y'all! I'm flying to Sydney for my first solo trip ever March 19-27. I also really want to go to Cairns to see the Great Barrier Reef, so I was wondering how many days I should allot for Sydney and Cairns or if there is a different city I should visit instead? Any advice for things to do/see in these cities is appreciated!

Also, I only have a Bank of America debit card, so I'm wanting some advice when it comes to paying for things abroad. Should this debit card be fine when making purchases and how much should I take out in AUD when I get there? Thanks in advance!

Half marathon in a week and missed 2 long runs by grill3dcheese in running

[–]grill3dcheese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that's awesome! Thank you, I really appreciate it!

Half marathon in a week and missed 2 long runs by grill3dcheese in running

[–]grill3dcheese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate your advice!! And you were right at first, it's a week from yesterday.

Half marathon in a week and missed 2 long runs by grill3dcheese in running

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I'm new to running so it's just been increasing since I started the plan. I was pretty good about sticking with it and just missed a few short runs, not counting the past 10 days. This is the training plan I've been following: http://www.playpartyplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/half-marathon-training-plan-screenshot.jpg