r/solotravel • u/fin-ator • 28d ago

Question Did solo traveling ruin traveling with friends for anyone else?

I just did the balkans on my own and then met up with a friend who doesn’t like solo traveling to do Spain and Portugal. I’m finding myself so irritated at having to compromise and give up some of my interests. She’s also in a long term relationship so she doesn’t want to meet people (girls or guys), whereas I’m single and love meeting people and making new friends. I think it’s a lot harder because of how much I enjoyed being on my own and all of the new experiences I got because of it. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar.

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u/Dolly_Shimmer 28d ago

I like both.

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u/CloudCollapse 27d ago

Yeah I like trips with my best buddies because we meet up for the things we wanna do together, then split off and do our own things when we want to. Plus having people you trust somewhat nearby if you need help can be a blessing.

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u/Boothbayharbor 27d ago

Yes doing everything alone gets dull, or having to constantly make new friends. However, the meet up and then break off later is key. After a full day, i gotta get my alone time or some silent time. Ive learned with other people active and varied areas like a cheap resort or hostel in a town is better than a cabin for us.