gtonra

Hi folks

I am 26 and hoping to do my first solo travel in January for two weeks from the 1st of January to the 15th of January..
I was thinking of getting three countries into this Trip if possible with Germany my first country and what i was thinking of is to go to Croatia and Hungary

i am hoping to do this as cheap as possible eg(staying in hostels and traveling via trains/ buses) or even flights if cheaper

what i am really trying to find out is what to do in the countries as i am an adventurer and would love activities to fill my days i don't mind museums and history tours but i would also like more fun stuff like mountain treks where would i begin to plan a trip like this

also as a solo traveler is there any tip to know before going as i have never done it before eg(is it going to be a lonely trip mainly ?

any tips appreciated

janisj

Just a quick note right now: >>i would also like more fun stuff like mountain treks

kja

I’m not sure what, exactly, you want to see and do, but trying to fit all of that in to just 2 weeks will be quite difficult. I spent 3 weeks in Croatia alone, and felt that I was skimming! If cost is a concern, note the moving around a lot costs more than focusing on a smaller area.

I would strongly encourage you to get copies of, or consult, the Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, and Let’s Go -- they can each be very helpful to young, budget-conscious, adventurous travelers.

I’m a woman who is fully committed to solo travel. For inspiration, here’s a thread with trip reports from some of us who travel solo:
http://www.fodors.com/community/trav...collection.cfm

And yes, as janisj notes, you need to plan for winter weather. And winter hours (short days, long nights).

gtonra

thanks for the replies given this bit of info i have decided to maybe think of spain as a destination as it shall be a bit warmer and also its on the off season so cheaper

gtonra

thanks for the replies given this bit of info i have decided to maybe think of spain as a destination as it shall be a bit warmer and also its on the off season so cheaper

bilboburgler

Spain, avoid the centre it too can be pretty cold due to the height. Go south.

kja

I agree with bilboburglar -- with 2 weeks in January, head to glorious Andalusia.

gtonra

cheers peeps i shall check them out