Comments on: on traveling alone https://thisfish.com/on-traveling-alone/ Found the bike. Not changing the title. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:54:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Caroline https://thisfish.com/on-traveling-alone/#comment-26885 Caroline Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:03:06 +0000 http://thisfish.com/?p=1449#comment-26885 <p>I'm actually amazed by all the readers here. There are so many people who seem to be comfortable with being alone. For me, I don't feel comfortable unless I'm around others. It's a weird self-destruction kinda thing. I just wander off so much in my own indecision that I don't know what to do with myself. And then I start thinking dark, lonely thoughts. If not that, then I just bore myself to death.</p><br /><br /><p>I hope one day to have the strength to travel alone in a country, or simply to truly be at peace in my solitude. Great post!</p> I’m actually amazed by all the readers here. There are so many people who seem to be comfortable with being alone. For me, I don’t feel comfortable unless I’m around others. It’s a weird self-destruction kinda thing. I just wander off so much in my own indecision that I don’t know what to do with myself. And then I start thinking dark, lonely thoughts. If not that, then I just bore myself to death.

I hope one day to have the strength to travel alone in a country, or simply to truly be at peace in my solitude. Great post!

]]> By: Bud Gallant https://thisfish.com/on-traveling-alone/#comment-26884 Bud Gallant Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:43:50 +0000 http://thisfish.com/?p=1449#comment-26884 <p>Very good article. I hope by sharing this with the readers, and seeing how they relate to these sentiments, you feel a little less alone, in your travels. I have felt what you describe quite often. I find humor is an absolute necessity. Laugh often. Also, marvel at the little things... You're lucky to have a family to share your thoughts with, and readers to share your experiences with. You can definitely be alone and not lonely, although for many people it requires a radical shift in perspective, and the relevance one places upon those around us, who we interact with, even in limited capacities. Some very spiritual individuals interpret every action, no matter how minute, as an act of God dealing with the soul. You need not be traditionally religious to do so. It's life-altering. And you may find that when you stop and listen, things are indeed being said to you.</p> Very good article. I hope by sharing this with the readers, and seeing how they relate to these sentiments, you feel a little less alone, in your travels. I have felt what you describe quite often. I find humor is an absolute necessity. Laugh often. Also, marvel at the little things… You’re lucky to have a family to share your thoughts with, and readers to share your experiences with. You can definitely be alone and not lonely, although for many people it requires a radical shift in perspective, and the relevance one places upon those around us, who we interact with, even in limited capacities. Some very spiritual individuals interpret every action, no matter how minute, as an act of God dealing with the soul. You need not be traditionally religious to do so. It’s life-altering. And you may find that when you stop and listen, things are indeed being said to you.

]]> By: Katelyn https://thisfish.com/on-traveling-alone/#comment-26883 Katelyn Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:05:35 +0000 http://thisfish.com/?p=1449#comment-26883 <p>That post was literally word for word how I felt just a few months ago. While studying abroad in France, I traveled through Italy for two weeks completely by myself. Barely speaking French, and knowing no Italian, it was the most terrifying and bravest thing I've ever done. Being lonely was my second greatest fear, directly following getting lost and never being heard from again. But between reading, writing, and the torrents of my own overwhelming thoughts, I never felt truly lonely. It was there that I realized that there was a difference between being alone and being lonely. I did cry, several times, wishing that maybe someone could be there to experience that pasta in Rome, or the Vatican Mass on Easter, or the Duomo in its glamour with me. But I learned the appreciate my own company, and also that having my own experiences, with literally not a soul to share them with, is something that I can keep in my heart. It's something that defines me. The greatest experience ever.</p> That post was literally word for word how I felt just a few months ago. While studying abroad in France, I traveled through Italy for two weeks completely by myself. Barely speaking French, and knowing no Italian, it was the most terrifying and bravest thing I’ve ever done. Being lonely was my second greatest fear, directly following getting lost and never being heard from again. But between reading, writing, and the torrents of my own overwhelming thoughts, I never felt truly lonely. It was there that I realized that there was a difference between being alone and being lonely. I did cry, several times, wishing that maybe someone could be there to experience that pasta in Rome, or the Vatican Mass on Easter, or the Duomo in its glamour with me. But I learned the appreciate my own company, and also that having my own experiences, with literally not a soul to share them with, is something that I can keep in my heart. It’s something that defines me. The greatest experience ever.

]]> By: Rachel https://thisfish.com/on-traveling-alone/#comment-26882 Rachel Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:52:17 +0000 http://thisfish.com/?p=1449#comment-26882 <p>What a lovely post! I've travelled alone and have loved it as well. I agree with your thoughts on the difference between being lonely and being along. Italy is my favorite destination - Enjoy!</p> What a lovely post! I’ve travelled alone and have loved it as well. I agree with your thoughts on the difference between being lonely and being along. Italy is my favorite destination – Enjoy!

]]> By: lara https://thisfish.com/on-traveling-alone/#comment-26881 lara Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:06:16 +0000 http://thisfish.com/?p=1449#comment-26881 <p>I did Italy (Rome, Venice, Lake Como, Pisa and Florene) alone. It was an amazing experience.</p> I did Italy (Rome, Venice, Lake Como, Pisa and Florene) alone. It was an amazing experience.

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