What do you guys think of me traveling the world myself.

[HamburgerBoy]

Yes I think I'll take TrienT's advice on how not to be an introvert.

He's pretty much right there. I mean, this could help considering how dependent and pathetic you are, but you would have to be extreme about it. As in, go out to the desert and live as a hermit scrounging for drops of water for a month. That would give you true independence. Otherwise you're just going to find yourself in socially demanding situations and unable to cope with them without the emotional and financial safety net that your parents have made you dependent on.

 

[Locut0s]

no you wont.

scuba isn't physically demanding, at all.

<-- certified scuba diver

No I mean I need to loose weight before traveling the world on the cheap, at least if I want to enjoy it. There are tons of fat Scuba Divers, that I know. However there ARE increased risks to Scuba diving if you are out of shape. More than anything I need to loose the weight for my overall health, both physical and emotional.

 

[Svnla]

OP, I will be in Asia at the end of this year and early next year, wanna have the first ever ATOT over sea meet?

About your question, make sure you have enough money to travel. Travel with little or no money = blow big time.

 

[Balt]

Oh, one more thing. If you do the overseas thing, keep your plans flexible. I met some cool people over there that I could have traveled around with for a while, but I had made the mistake of already scheduling all of my flights and plans and such. Looking back, I wish I had just winged it a bit more.

Obviously it's still a good idea to know that you can get a bed for the night ahead of time, though.

 

[TheVrolok]

I'm not an introvert... I've interacted with thousands of people in the couple years all of whom I have never met before. So, I am not shy/introvert.

Introvert != shy. Introverts aren't necessarily the stereotypical "shy," and shy people aren't necessarily introverted.

As for the OP, it's a tough spot. If it's financially viable, then sure, traveling may be beneficial, but if it's going to set you further back, it may not be the best of ideas.

 

[lxskllr]

Going alone as an introvert is not going to MAGICALLY OPEN YOU UP. It won't. You'll just be an introvert, alone, but now in another country.

He doesn't have to "open up". Traveling alone, means traveling light. you do exactly what you want, when you want. "Adult" traveling's lame. Going to stupid resorts, taking stupid tours... When you're young, you hit the countryside, and see what there is to see. Sleep in a train station, or in the woods. It doesn't matter, you have absolute freedom.

 

[TridenT]

Introvert != shy. Introverts aren't necessarily the stereotypical "shy," and shy people aren't necessarily introverted.

As for the OP, it's a tough spot. If it's financially viable, then sure, traveling may be beneficial, but if it's going to set you further back, it may not be the best of ideas.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/introvert

–noun 1. a shy person.

 

[soulcougher73]

To "find myself" as they say. Sounds really cliched and stupid but aside from changing to another job I've also been thinking of taking off for several months to a year to just travel the world myself on the cheap. You have to take into account all the other things I've said on here about where I am in my life right now (29, live at home with parents, virgin, depression anxiety etc etc etc)! Stupid idea?

I would love to do that and i am none of the above. 38, own home, not a virgin, no anxiety, etc etc etc

Do it while you can. Its a great experience regardless of the outcome.

 

[RbSX]

I think that you need to work on getting out of your parents basement first. Then talk about traveling the world.

 

[TheVrolok]

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/introvert

&#8211;noun 1. a shy person.

Sure, you can use a massively oversimplified dictionary definition, but you'd still be wrong. Psychology is a fair bit more complicated than that. This will blow your mind ... there are actually shy extroverts!

 

[classy]

To "find myself" as they say. Sounds really cliched and stupid but aside from changing to another job I've also been thinking of taking off for several months to a year to just travel the world myself on the cheap. You have to take into account all the other things I've said on here about where I am in my life right now (29, live at home with parents, virgin, depression anxiety etc etc etc)! Stupid idea?

Nothing wrong with any of that, except for the depression and anxiety. All the pretty girls in Canada and you can't find anyone. You don't need to find yourself to spice up your life. You need to find someone you can share your life with. That will help you find out some things about yourself.

 

[JJChicken]

Take a small trip to Asia on the cheap and leave it at that. Europe is too expensive, better to spend your money on securing your own place.

The biggest thing for you is to move out of home! It really make you grow.

 

[Locut0s]

Sure, you can use a massively oversimplified dictionary definition, but you'd still be wrong. Psychology is a fair bit more complicated than that. This will blow your mind ... there are actually shy extroverts!

Remember who you are talking to.

 

[mmntech]

Before jumping full in, why not just travel to a different city by yourself. Canada is a huge country. I highly recommend the east coast.

 

[Locut0s]

Take a small trip to Asia on the cheap and leave it at that. Europe is too expensive, better to spend your money on securing your own place.

The biggest thing for you is to move out of home! It really make you grow.

Yeah I wasn't thinking of Europe. Been to both Europe and Asia before (lived in Asia for 4 years as a youngster) and while I love both I really would like to experience more of Asia than Europe.

 

[CrazyAznDriver]

join the army!

 

[Balt]

join the army!

Indeed. You'll get to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture... and kill them.

 

[Locut0s]

join the army!

Join the army. Travel the world. Meet people from all corners of the globe! Then kill them!

 

[zinfamous]

Do it.

 

[Cookie]

Do it. Now is the time. But stay in hostels and make an effort to go out of your comfort zone and meet people, both locals and other travelers. You won't feel very alone if you can manage that.

 

[boomerang]

Do it.

But as was said, watch out for the lady-boys!

 

[Locut0s]

He's got 40 more years to live. Find a job. Secure that shit and then go on trips with someone you like.

Going alone as an introvert is not going to MAGICALLY OPEN YOU UP. It won't. You'll just be an introvert, alone, but now in another country.

I'm not looking to NOT be an introvert. I'm perfectly happy being introverted and there are a hell of a lot of introverted people out there. If you met me in person you would not think I was shy or strange or emo in any way. Cause 90% of the time I'm none of those things when talking with others. I'm open and quite talkative actually. And as those who have met me can attest to I have an awesome personality.

 

[gophins72]

Locut0s i think you should do it asap before you talk yourself out of it (which i think you end up doing on a majority of your ideas).

 

[OlafSicky]

I've travelled the world alone and it can be very depressing but it has it's moments. The worst thing about it, is when you go somewhere cool there is nobody there to turn to and say “isn't this great” it doesn’t sound like much but it's huge. Imagine travelling to England and going to some great pub ordering beer and having nobody sitting with you . You will be that HS kid all over again that has to eat lunch alone because the other kids don't want to hang out with him.
But I suggest going and facing your demons instead of sitting and talking about it. If you think you should do something or you want to do something do it!

 

[Cookie]

I've travelled the world alone and it can be very depressing but it has it's moments. The worst thing about it, is when you go somewhere cool there is nobody there to turn to and say “isn't this great” it doesn’t sound like much but it's huge. Imagine travelling to England and going to some great pub ordering beer and having nobody sitting with you . You will be that HS kid all over again that has to eat lunch alone because the other kids don't want to hang out with him.
But I suggest going and facing your demons instead of sitting and talking about it. If you think you should do something or you want to do something do it!

There are always going to be some moments like that, but hostels are great places to meet other people in the same situation. I can't think of any places I went where there were no other people in the hostel to go see sights with, eat meals with, or wander around strange cities with (except Portugal in off-season).