Trip Report: 2 Weeks In Spain – Solo Woman Traveler
Jan 24th, 2009, 12:44 PM
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Hi Magellan,
I've just discovered your report and enjoyed it very much. You've a great way with words that takes us along for the journey.
Like you, I started my solo travels very early and have found it's what mostly suits me best. I love to meet up with friends for a day or so here & there ... and continue on my own. Whilst it would sometimes be nice to share an experience/day with someone, I like the flexibility of being totally free to go when & where the whim takes me when I'm travelling.
This time I'm off to Madrid, Venezuela and the US, so your notes were very helpful.
As an aside, I might be the "lady in the corner of the dining room" (LOL) I always look for interesting places too, making the same choices as if I were with the handsomest of the Smouldering Glancers
I've met some very interesting people by seeking out the restaurants the locals regard well. In Rome one time, I stumbled upon a charming place frequented by the owners of the antique shops nearby and had the most amazing meal. My companions at the next table had been lunching there since they opened their shops.
Tip: It helps to look as if you belong wherever you want to go. The owner of this ristorante turned away several people with caps & cameras.
Someone commented that she's often taken for a restaurant critic by her note taking - this has happened to me and it's not such a bad thing either. I like to take notes of the food - helps me remember the places ... and it's fun to work out the ingredients, too.
I've just discovered your report and enjoyed it very much. You've a great way with words that takes us along for the journey.
Like you, I started my solo travels very early and have found it's what mostly suits me best. I love to meet up with friends for a day or so here & there ... and continue on my own. Whilst it would sometimes be nice to share an experience/day with someone, I like the flexibility of being totally free to go when & where the whim takes me when I'm travelling.
This time I'm off to Madrid, Venezuela and the US, so your notes were very helpful.
As an aside, I might be the "lady in the corner of the dining room" (LOL) I always look for interesting places too, making the same choices as if I were with the handsomest of the Smouldering Glancers
I've met some very interesting people by seeking out the restaurants the locals regard well. In Rome one time, I stumbled upon a charming place frequented by the owners of the antique shops nearby and had the most amazing meal. My companions at the next table had been lunching there since they opened their shops.
Tip: It helps to look as if you belong wherever you want to go. The owner of this ristorante turned away several people with caps & cameras.
Someone commented that she's often taken for a restaurant critic by her note taking - this has happened to me and it's not such a bad thing either. I like to take notes of the food - helps me remember the places ... and it's fun to work out the ingredients, too.
Jan 24th, 2009, 12:48 PM
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Loved this trip report! I don't know how I missed it the first time around. Especially when I was in Spain not long before you and I could have swore I read everything on fordor's regarding Spain. Just goes to show you.
I love BARC. The only thing I liked about Madrid was the Flamenco dancing. The food in Spain was not up my alley. I am a big veggie eater and I just couldn't find anything that was really good.
And I totally can relate with the SG. But I would stare right back. But that's me.
Great Report.
I love BARC. The only thing I liked about Madrid was the Flamenco dancing. The food in Spain was not up my alley. I am a big veggie eater and I just couldn't find anything that was really good.
And I totally can relate with the SG. But I would stare right back. But that's me.
Great Report.
Jan 24th, 2009, 05:50 PM
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Well I am not sure what you all think but I would be flattered if someone were to give me the SG.
It has been some years since I have incited any smoldering glances, eapecially from strangers.
I agrre Magellan fro now on I toast
the SH as well ..que viva!
It has been some years since I have incited any smoldering glances, eapecially from strangers.
I agrre Magellan fro now on I toast
the SH as well ..que viva!
Jan 30th, 2009, 06:39 PM
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Finding this now thanks for your report have been trying to decide on
a trip for May and Spain has always
been on my mind so was Australia tho
now I have given up on that (I think)I travel some with a friend who does a lot of solo travel and at first I wasn't too keen on that However doing more and more on my own and getting more used to it. You can do what you want and when you want etc.
So far my solo has been London and Ireland tho I guess Ireland doesn't
count as I stay with a cousin but
mainly go about on my own daytime solo?
Sad to say I am so far past SG but
hey I can dream can't I? Don't suppose he looked like Antonio Banderas he could SG me any time
Hey I said I can dream
a trip for May and Spain has always
been on my mind so was Australia tho
now I have given up on that (I think)I travel some with a friend who does a lot of solo travel and at first I wasn't too keen on that However doing more and more on my own and getting more used to it. You can do what you want and when you want etc.
So far my solo has been London and Ireland tho I guess Ireland doesn't
count as I stay with a cousin but
mainly go about on my own daytime solo?
Sad to say I am so far past SG but
hey I can dream can't I? Don't suppose he looked like Antonio Banderas he could SG me any time
Hey I said I can dream
Aug 3rd, 2009, 07:52 PM
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Hi, I will be arriving with a co-worker in Madrid on Sept 11th. My co-worker decided to leave for Granada on Sunday the 13th and be back on Sept 16th close to midnight to catch our train to Barcelona on Sept 17th. I have never traveled by myself before and this thread has given me the confidence to venture out during my stay in Madrid. I am staying at roommate mario and was wondering if there are any restaurants anyone can recommend for dining alone. I was also thinking of taking a daytrip to Toledo or Segovia or Avila. Is it doable taking the train then cabbing to these place or do you have any recommended tours I can sign up with while in Madrid. Thank you.
Aug 3rd, 2009, 09:18 PM
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You might get a lot more responses to your questions if you posted a new thread, rather than tacking them onto a long older thread. We are always willing to help, but many more people will see a new thread.
