Travelling Alone or With Loved Ones?
By Curlann
@annierose (21977)
United States
June 4, 2016 7:23pm CST
I once planned to travel alone but did not happen as my boyfriend that time gets worried on me being alone in a foreign country. Although the plan was not realized, I feel better that I travelled with my boyfriend because I know there will always be someone with me if ever I get lost or I want to have a photo of the beautiful country.
I also travelled a lot with my family in the past. It was great too as we do not normally have our family bonding during ordinary days.
Photo was taken during a trip with my family and boyfriend
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14 responses
@annierose (21977)
• United States
5 Jun 16
Thanks for sharing Jabo! Did you travel outside of your country when you were young? I am thinking of travelling alone within our country--Philippines which I believe has many hidden gems.Yes, I am the girl on the right and the man beside me is my boyfriend.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
5 Jun 16
@jaboUK Thank you so much for the compliments. Your parents must be persons that have strong beliefs in you. In my family, it will be difficult for me to go far away from home alone for my parents always worry.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
5 Jun 16
@annierose No I didn't travel out of my country when I was on my own - I just packed a tent, got on my motorbike and went where my spirit took me. I did go to France and Belgium in a campervan with just a girlfriend when I was about 20 - great fun.
You are very nice looking, and so is your boyfriend.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
So true! Where did you travel with your loved ones?
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@magallon Wow! I love Singapore a lot. Where in Singapore did you go? I haven't been to Cagayan De Oro . Baguio is really a must especially during hot season.
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
13 Jun 16
@annierose We went to Singapore. We stayed there for 5 days.
Here in the Philippines, we also went to Cagayan De Oro City, that was 7 days and in Baguio City for 4 days.
We were supposed to go to Pagadian City last May but because of many works in the office, we were not able to go.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
I have always wanted to travel by myself. Perhaps, this year.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
6 Jun 16
@annierose I'm thinking of just keeping my travels locally here in the Philippines like Boracay, Puerto Galera, and Sagada. Cebu is an option as well. If things go well, I'm thinking of Asian countries like Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
5 Jun 16
Wow! You can do it! You just have to believe in yourself. Where do you plan to go?
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@allen0187 That is great!
I hope that you can make it to other countries too. I have never been to those places that you mentioned but I am looking forward to visit them with my boyfriend in the future. Travelling to other countries is also a worthwhile experience. There are so much to learn and to enjoy in life.
I hope that you can make it to other countries too. I have never been to those places that you mentioned but I am looking forward to visit them with my boyfriend in the future. Travelling to other countries is also a worthwhile experience. There are so much to learn and to enjoy in life.1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77227)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
I traveled alone once and I enjoyed the freedom of just being alone in a foreign land. It has its ups and downs.
The recent travel I had out of the country was with my family.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
5 Jun 16
Travelling alone is very challenging but I know that through doing that, we will know ourselves more. Travelling with family is always perfect. I am looking forward on it while my mom is still with us.
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@toniganzon (77227)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
@annierose You should look forward to many more years of traveling with your mom.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
5 Jun 16
@toniganzon I agree with that! We only have one mom so I want to give the best for my own, especially now that she is old and weak.She is already on her mid-60's and have been complaining about her body lately. She started to become that way when my dad passed away.
@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
It is very challenging to travel solo. I think it is a fulfillment when someone was able to travel on her own.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@Lucky15 Wow! That was something that I want to do too but I know I need to learn on how to invest more on myself as I don't know how to cook yet.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
That is true! I can enjoy more life when I do travel especially when it is done with loved ones.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@shubhu3 How often do you travel with loved ones?
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
13 Jun 16
@annierose Yeah exactly.It is much of a fun enjoyable and amazing experience. :)
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@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
13 Jun 16
most of them just overlooking places in Cebu and Davao. ive tried Tagaytay too but i was with friends at that time. i had a road trip once to Cagayan from Davao, the mountain view was amazing. there are others but mostly within the cities ive mentioned.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
14 Jun 16
@MGjhaud I am curious about Davao. I wish I could visit that place. Is it in Mindanao, right?
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
What matter is that you enjoyed it. Where was it?
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
5 Jun 16
That's a good picture. I prefer traveling with loved ones, making and sharing more memories with them. But I also know that sometimes, it can also be stressful because you have to make adjustments for everyone, especially if you have to travel with a large group. I have never tried traveling by myself, but who knows there might be an opportunity that I can find out if it is something that I might enjoy.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
5 Jun 16
Thanks Raine! That is the downside of travelling with others as you have to make sure they have been enjoying the trip. For example, with my trip to my family, there are fun activities we want to do but could not really do like bungee jumping but of course my mom will not do it because of her old age. So we just have to look for something that everyone will enjoy.
@annierose (21977)
• United States
5 Jun 16
It is such a wonderful thing that your partner also loves to travel. I am now presently in Hongkong and my boyfriend and I both agreed that travelling is physically draining but its nothing compared to the joy it brings to us as a person.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@LadyDuck That is a good thing. A perfect combination of doing your work and at the same time having fun.
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@LadyDuck (502650)
• Italy
6 Jun 16
@annierose Both my husband and I have always loved to travel and we traveled a lot due to my husband job. Every time we needed to leave for business, we added a few days to enjoy the place we were going to visit.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
I have been travelling with my boyfriend and I love it because I get to know him more. I am not thinking of travelling solo anytime soon.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@ida123 Exactly and he gets to know more of me too.
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
13 Jun 16
@annierose that is also good, you have to travel with his company so the you will know him better
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
i traveled alone when i went to Kuwait. now, i need somebody with me when i go to other places.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
Having someone with us when we travel make things more enjoyable as you have someone to talk with and share stories with.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
13 Jun 16
@annierose indeed i need to have someone with me when i travel because i don't know some places like in Manila.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
13 Jun 16
Sure. It is perfect to do with your girlfriend. 
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
14 Jun 16
@Yar_Joey Are you experiencing very serious health issues?
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@Yar_Joey (3271)
• Philippines
13 Jun 16
@annierose I want to see her but I worry about my health if I can make it.
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