TRAVELING SOLO AND LOOKING FOR A COMPANION?
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my travels as soon as I can afford it. I am unfortunately a man haha, so
probably not what you are looking for as a travel buddy, still I hope that
you find a suitable person to travel with. Anyway I am off to Cape Town
in October as I love Africa, have never been on a cruise so don't know
what they are like, but might try one at some time. Well had better not
keep you too long, so hope you have some success with a buddy at
some time. All best wishes, Terry.
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My main passion is travel (anywhere), especially Italy, the outdoors, nature, experiencing new cultures and music and live concerts. Cycling, walking, the Lake District, beer and having a good time. Plus art, architecture and food.
I just live in the moment and have a wicked sense of humour.
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know that I posted a message on this site in October and November but
can no longer find these, any reason why? Thanks Terry.
ms that they're now chasing subscriptions
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Namibia and Cape Town South Africa. Will be glad to see these countries off the red list in the future as would like to start traveling to these lovely places again while I am still fit and active. Best wishes. Terry.
my text or have not signed in correctly. Thanks, Terry.
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be my lucky day as I have had 2 replies. You must go to Cape Town
if you get the chance as it is a beautiful place and one of my favourite cities in the world. I see you have been to SwazI land now
called Eswatini and Maputo, I was stationed in Swaziland whilst in
the Army in 1965 when I was the grand old age of 17. I also spent a
few days in Maputo.I love Africa and have now been to 17 countries
there. I usually go on overland trips with a company called Absolute
Africa. (look them up) we. meet up at a start point usually Nairobi
then pick up the truck and of we go. It is a camping trip,and we sleep
in the tents provided, we do our own cooking and split into groups
of 3 to cook for the whole group, usually about 25 or so. I am glad
that all of the countries that we visit are now off the red list, so later
next year I might do one more trip before I am too old for it.Hope
that you are able to do some traveling yourself, and would be happy
to hear all about your plans. Hope you keep well and stay safe, all
best wishes, Terry.
I would love to visit Namibia. It looks absolutely stunning!
I would like my next "port of call" to be Cuba - was all set to go in Jan 2020 then Thomas Cook went bump. I got my money back for myself and a friend who was coming with me and ended up going for a week to Cabo Verde solo as my friend is not keen on anything even vaguely "African".
So nice that travel around the world is opening up again!!
Regards
Babs
was not keen on anything remotely African, it's not all natives with
spears in their hands looking for white men to kill(ha ha) anyway it
is their loss as Africa has so much to offer the intrepid traveler, not
just the fantastic wildlife but amazing scenery as well, so diverse
each country you visit. I also had Cuba on my bucket list,but still
have not got round to it. Time is going by so I need to get a move
on now that travel looks on for next year, have just sent an e-mail
to the Zebra Crossing, the backpackers hostel I stay in when in
Cape Town, they are opening their doors to travelers again from
November 1st so may go over in March or April next year all being
well.I have a feeling that sadly my over landing days may be over
as not so young as I was, I shall miss the camaraderie of life on
the truck, but I cannot turn back time, worse luck. If you do get
to google Absolute Africa there are videos on their website, also
have a look at Oasis overland for even better videos of trips that
I have done, it will give you a taste of what we do on these amazing
trips. Well had better finish off for now as I will have to do something
for dinner, luckily I live on my own so only have to cook for one.
Take care and thanks again for your welcome message, Terry.
to go to Cuba a good alternative would be Windhoek Namibia, from
there you can catch a bus to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast it
is known as the adrenalin capital of Namibia, quadbiking,sand boarding,skydiving and deep sea fishing if that's your thing. It is also
a beautiful little town, just like a Bavarian village.Lots of cafés and
shops so you can enjoy yourself in safety. Hope you are able to get
away somewhere next year, and if you go to Cape Town I will see
you there (ha ha).Take care and stay safe. Terry.
I managed to fall off a push bike a few weeks ago, nearly crashed into a tractor on the island of Sark, Guernsey CI. There is supposed to be no motorised transport on the island but all the island residents own tractors and quad bikes !
I would love to carry on travelling and seeing as much of the world - near and far - as I possibly can but I think camping and hostels - much as I enjoyed the bit that I did, have been replaced by hotels these days.
I am way too young and will always be way too young to go on a cruise!!! It will never happen. Apologies if it is an activity you enjoy . The thought of setting foot in Dubai or anywhere in the Persian Gulf plus Las Vegas, also horrifies me!! Everywhere else?? Bring it on!
Regards
Babs
something in common in the places we have been or the places that
we would never go. I am with you 100 percent on Dubai or the rest
of the Middle East although I did work in Saudi Arabia when in my
40s. I am now 73 and also still too young for a cruise, I would hate
the thought of all those people together in such close proximity. I
have also worked on the island of sark in a seasonal job as a kitchen
porter in the Stocks hotel on two occasions so once again a bit of
deja vou. Have you ventured into the over landing videos? 67 would
be on the borderline for that activity but not a complete no no. I
might be tempted again if I could afford it.Any more thoughts about
your next trip when things allow us to travel far and wide again?I am
thinking of a trip to Cape Town in March or April next year.Well had
better finish off for now, so stay safe and take care, best wishes.
Terry.
are keeping well. Have you been making any travel plans for when
things are a little less restricted than they are now? anyway had
better not ramble on too much, look forward to hearing from you
in the future if you want to keep in touch, take care, best wishes,
Terry.
If you fancy a chat about Cuba, South Africa or anywhere else, my email is [email protected].
I don't log on to this site very much as I have not found very much interest in the type of travel that I enjoy plus I think a lot of people on here are only communicating with people who live quite close to them which I suppose is understandable.
I live in Manchester but I would definitely travel with somebody who lived say in Brighton (that's pretty far away from Manchester! LOL) if I thought we shared the same travel interests and got on really well in other areas.
Anyway my email is above if you fancy getting in touch.
Regards
Babs
No, nobody (apart from yourself) has contacted me regarding Las Vegas. I don't think I have seen anything about it on this forum either!!
It holds no appeal for me sorry to say (I don't have any strong objections to gambling by the way). For all its wealth and glitz it just looks over the top, false and tacky!! I would rather spend my money (I am not a wealthy woman LOL) seeing New York or Chicago maybe.
We all like different things Peter.
Regards
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since I wrote it and it is still awaiting approval? I can't seem to type in colong
without it changing to colony. Except for this time. Thank you Terry.
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welcome to the site. Always interested in finding new travel buddies. All the best on here
I am looking for a cruise/travel buddy to cabin share with, I have only been on one cruise so far (Caribbean) but really enjoyed it. I would love to do more,
Would also be interested on medium or long term tripsI for instance I would also like to drive around Europe, USA and Canada.
I live in north Hampshire and would love to meet so we can see if we fit and discuss where and when to go.
Ken
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I am flexible as to where and how.
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Cheers.
I’ve not been on this site for a long time, but feel now we hopefully have a light at the end of the tunnel to be able to meet people and to travel again, I would see if there’s anyone like minded to me, that would like to chat, meet up and possibly travel as companions once we can again.
Abroad or this country is appealing to me, I think there are some lovely beauty places within our own country.
Anyway if you feel you’d like to reply, it would be nice to hear from you.
Lynn
I have just joined the silver surfers, when I read your words this country is appealing, these are my words I would like to travel anywhere in England something I’ve not done enough off.
I like straight forward thinking, bye for now,
Winni
I’m an avid birder so I spend a lot of time outdoors.
If we were closer, we could be great travel buddies I think.
Just wanted to say hello.
Lisa
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Similar mindset to mine I think. Can I ask where you are based? I live in Manchester, UK.
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