hi james
im also planning travel in june 07 and go on the london to athens contiki was thinkin the 1st or 6th i might hav a mate comming but knowing him he'll prob pike out at the last minute lol, but it doesnt bother me if i go alone. cheers

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Originally posted by James019:
Hey

I am travelling with my 2 best mates we are doing London to Athens leaving 1st June and Greek Island hoping on the 23rd June I think? Lol I should know the dates by now...

Anyway is anyone else heading over around the same time and the same area?

Im doing the Winter Wanderer tour in NOV - im travelling with my cousin but leaving my b/f of 4 years at home he doesn't want to come, but travelling is my dream!!

Hiya

This is my first contiki and I'm going alone. Must admit I am nervous and excited. I'm okay with sharing a room.... but just don't know about sharing a room if one stays additional nights. I would far prefer to stay in a single room on my additional nights.

Maybe you can share the room with someone in your tour group who is also in the same boat. Ask around during the tour and then rebook if you do find someone and you are comfortable with the individual,

- Vic

Hi there

What is the additional cost if I choose to spend an additional 2 nights in LA in a single room???

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Originally posted by SilentAngel:
Hi there

What is the additional cost if I choose to spend an additional 2 nights in LA in a single room???

Talk to your travel agent. The Contiki rate is likely better than the regular rate that you can get for the same hotel.

First, thanks to anyone who replied to my last questions.

Im planning to travel in March/April to Australia/N.Zealand but still havent booked a trip! (Going alone )

Any comments on the "Grand Explorer" and the "Territory and Outback" Im thinking to combine the two.

I'm traveling for the first time overseas and going on my own. i'm doing the Grand Southern and Big Apple Explorer in June this Year. all up i'm going to be in the U.S for about 7 weeks

Hiya

I'm also doing the Grand Southern and Big Apple in June this year. I have been to London with family before. This will be the first time I will be travelling alone. I'm excited and nervous.

Hi im doing the WW in November, same date as MissBliss in fact.

I attempted to get some mates to come along, but none seemed interested (too busy with their cars). At first i felt a bit scared but now i think this is going to turn out to be the best thing for me. Time for me to go wild on my own and meet some new people!!

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Originally posted by Wojtek_TO:
The Aussie Explorer is quite expensive [especially
when you add airfare]. Most of my friends are not willing to spend the money. I have no problem traveling alone. As stated by others, you will meet tons of new people on the trip [its easy to make friends when everyone is having the time of their life]

That's how my friends are. they all say they'd love to go but when it comes down to it, they're not willing to spend the money.

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Originally posted by Paul_Moustrides:
But, one thing that is stopping me is the fact that I now have a career, quitting is not a problem I can do that but, it's finding another job when I get back with a similar salary. Has anyone else been in this situation?
Paul

Hi Paul - I hear you on that. I'm 32 and traveling for 6 weeks come April. I had the good fortune of my boss granting me the leave (after almost spitting her tea in my face when i mentioned how long). But I will be looking for a new job anyway (been at this one for 6 years) when I return. I'm worried too, but why regret not having the trip of a lifetime? Like the country boys say, ya gotta "live like yer dying".

I left my last job with no regrets ... for a 6 week tour - Panorama + Spain & Portugal. Given the same situation in the last job, I'd do it again without hesitation. I didn't find another job for 4 months ... and had I know that, I would added Morocco (no longer offered), Russia/Scandi, and Egypt !!!

- Vic

hello my name is helen and i have just booked my ticket for 22nd april 2007 europen tour i cant wait !!! is any one else going ?? i am from london and going on my own this my first time traverling and very excited woo woo woo

Hey SilentAngel,

I travelled for the first time alone last year, i did 3 months in Europe and 1 month in Thailand. I was heaps nervous but I did a tour for the first 6 weeks which was sooo easy to do by yourself because you have no choice to make friends. After that, once you're in hostels it's really easy too, hang out in the hostel bar and you'll make a friend a minute. Have fun on your trip!