travelling alone

reza · Senior Member

travelling alone

Ma · Guru

Just keep saying G'Day to everyone and maybe ask a couple of questions, like if they had a dog ask it's name, or maybe something you see on their set up that you might like to know a bit more about. Main thing is to just smile and say G'Day

Vic41 · Senior Member

G'Day Reza,

Having been a solo for 20 years (now remarried though) travelling in a tent/campervan, I think some couples feel threatened by anyone single, male or female (husband or wife jealous or too afraid of talking to a single because of the insecurities of their partner and they do not want to upset them etc) so it may take a bit more effort to break down these barriers although not all couples are like that.

What type of RV do you have? Have you thought of joining a caravan or motorhome club, they take both singles and couples and a good way to make friends and join in their activities etc as a member. What state do you live in? Here is a list of Clubs in Oz, scroll down on the list for your state, click on link below;

http://www.australian-4x4.com.au/australian-caravan-clubs.html

Vic

-- Edited by Vic41 on Sunday 13th of September 2009 02:20:47 AM

-- Edited by Vic41 on Sunday 13th of September 2009 11:22:33 AM

Jonathan · Senior Member

Hello Reza ..
Im also a single person and be it male or female, there is one thing that singles need to consider .. you are presenting yourself to people in a'sociable' manner but are often perceived as a 'loose thread' because you are travelling as a loner (in their minds) and not as a solo traveller.
While you/I can see them as sociable interacting human beings because we see this happening, they do not necesarily see us in the same light as we don't have that companionship with us, whether it's by choice or circumstances ..
My suggestion is like Vics .. become involved with a small club or group .. make arrangements to meet with some folks when it is practical to do so .. become 'known' to the group and you will then soon find those that you will readily accept as your friends .. you do have to put yourself 'out there' to a certain extent otherwise people will only know about you (rumours), but haven't been given the opportunity to know you better .. It's nice to liked, but don't expect to please everybody .. we are lucky in that we all have our individual likes and dislikes ..
Interaction on a site like this too certainly provides you with the opportunity to expand your social connections ..
I will say one thing in closing which is my own personal opinion .. If you are going out there in the hope of finding a partner or companion traveller, I would not make that a priority .. Travel the roads and meet the people on them .. share and enjoy their experiences and get to understand why they are there, then you will find your own little niche among them .. then if it happens .. well .. what can I say, your priorities will change ..
Soon I hope to be on the road permanently .. and thats how I look to my future.

Jon

dave06 · Guru

just keep smiling and saying "gday" they either will reply or not, dont lose sleep if they dont, most people in caravan parks dont mingle that well anyway

try a few free camps and find the freindlys

rosey · Senior Member

Hi Reza
When I was on my own, it seemed that while people werent actually rude, nobody wanted to spend the time of day. So now I make a point of befriending lady solo travellers....and after reading your post, will be a bit more friendly to the blokes we meet along the way as well.
Good on you for raising the issue! smile

reza · Senior Member

thanks everyone for your replies, as usual i will keep saying howdy, i try not to make a long story out of it you see the trip was planned very quickly and time was limited the missus has always wanted to do the great ocean road so off we went from the shoalhaven to do that and see if we could get to perth in about 1 1/2 weeks but not long into the trip the wind started so it was taking longer to get nowhere , anyway after reaching adelaide we called it quits we not going to make it to perth she had had a lot of dramas at work before hand so had to return asap so she flew out of adelaide and i keep going to perth the idea is for her when everything settles to flew to perth and do the return leg i only stopped in a few freebies but the weather was that lousy if anyone around everyone stayed in doors the wind was that bad i started stopping in cp,s for 2 nites at a time hoping it would stop blowing alias it has stopped here in perth been raining and blowing for a week anyway i think i blowing to much now as i said before i will just keep saying howdy

milo · Senior Member

g'day Reza, were from the shoalhaven , my dad and i hope to get to perth next year some time, we may catch up along the way

suenami · Senior Member

Reza, for once in my life that's the easy part of my long journey. I sayg 'day to everyone and have resonable conversations with most, at least of female half of couples. But then the same with some men. just depends. Maybe you're not used to being on your own.
I'm in Wannaroo till Friday when I have my Fiat Ducato serviced down the road at Wangara. Haven't used my awning for a month because of the bloody wind! but then it is winter and them's the breaks. I hate anything bigger than Wongan Hills. Back to the outback after Friday, where everyone talks to everone, regardless.....(I've always suspecting discrimmination against solo men). If you are anywhere near where I am, I'll come and talk to you....cheers sue

reza · Senior Member

Hi Sue,

That would be real nice you at Wanneroo and i at Kelmscott and i thiking of pulling out Sat or Sun

Dave

reza · Senior Member

Hi Milo,

Where abouts in the Shoalhaven u reside when i home it Bangalee

Cheers

Dave