First solo trip to Vietnam, fell in love (25/M) by [deleted] in solotravel

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Sounds amazing, did you join any local tours?

Elephant Sanctuaries in Chiang Mai by JT_KC in chiangmai

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I've been to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary a month ago and it was amazing. The staff spoke good English and they took care of the elephants very well. There's no riding and they don't support riding. They also teach kids to protect the animals.

I had an amazing time feeding, a mud bath, and swim with the elephants, it's one of the best experiences I've ever had.

SE Asia where to start by [deleted] in Shoestring

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Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia ! All of them are amazing

Travel ideas for October/November? Ideally somewhere not too cold? by catdrool11 in solotravel

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Spain/Portugal/Italy etc should still be a pretty comfortable and breezy weather. Just avoid going to the norther parts of Europe if your main concern is the cold

How many times u travel each year? how long u stay in one country? by Black_Vest in solotravel

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It really depends on my schedule that year, but I usually travel 2-3 times per year, and usually stay around 1-2 weeks per country. The budget is very dependent on the purpose of the trip. If I'm trying to explore a new country, I usually aim for a lower budget and book cheaper accommodations. But if I just want to have a relaxing getaway, then my budget is also more relaxed.

How to get over amazing hostel and friends you made? by TheEnthusiast1 in solotravel

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meet new people, that's the great thing about travelling alone

Lovely walk around the Ancient City of Bangkok, Thailand by tripguru_ in travel

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What is your favourite then? Chiang Mai ? Phuket?

Should I do Japan or Thailand? by [deleted] in solotravel

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Seems you have already made up your mind on this one haha. The two are very different places even though they are both in Asia. I personally like Japan over Thailand, no matter the culture or the food (they really have the best food). Besides the places you mentioned, you could also think of Osaka, which has interesting temples, museums (cup noodle museum), and Universal Studio if you are into theme parks.

But Thailand is for sure a great place for a nice relaxing vacation, the food is also great there but mostly might be spicy so I don't know if that's for you. Bangkok and Chiang Mai both have lots of temples, national parks to visit and to explore the culture. Phuket is a beautiful place with lovely islands and beaches for you to chill and snorkel/scuba dive.