I think one of the biggest things travel has taught me is how to be comfortable with being alone. I used to feel extremely self-conscious going to a restaurant or movie theater solo and would have never dreamed of going to a bar or club by myself. But travel forced me, mostly out of necessity, to overcome that fear.
I wrote a short guide to drinking alone for Divine Caroline, as part of my series on solo travel.
What do you think? Do you have any tips to add? Would you go (or have you ever gone) to a bar by yourself? What was it like?
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Reannon Muth is a full-time writer, social media consultant and owner and manager of the Taken by the Wind travel blog. Born in Hawaii, Reannon has lived in five countries, at Disney World and on a cruise ship. She currently lives in fabulous Las Vegas.
Great piece!
I do it all the time! : )
I can’t imagine myself sitting alone in a bar. I’m not a people person and I don’t feel comfortable in a crowd even if I’m with a friend. But maybe I should try it sometime, it could be a personal challenge. I’m not sure I’ll attract the right kind of people thought. You are beautiful women, isn’t it too often when some men are just hitting on you? It could be annoying..
Thanks El!
@ Neli – Give it a try! Don’t get me wrong, I much prefer to go out with friends…but if I don’t have that option, going to a bar alone ain’t that bad. Even if you’re too shy to talk to anyone (or simply don’t feel like it), bars are great for people watching.