bjornkeizers
Established
I'm definitely a solo traveller myself. I never was much of a people person.
Free time is rare to me. So when I have some, I want to enjoy it to the fullest. That usually means doing some photography related things. nobody I know is into photography quite like me, so I know I'd soon get complaints about the amount of time I'm taking. And I'm not about to cut my fun short to accommodate others.
Two weeks ago I went plane spotting at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. Spent five hours on the terrace, snapping some 900 pics while listening to the tower communication. That's pure fun to me, and I know others won't appreciate it like i do.
But here's the kicker: when I told people about my trip, some all but invited themselves to join! They couldn't understand that I wanted to do that alone and that 'together it must be more fun'. Well, to me it isn't. So I politely declined.
Free time is rare to me. So when I have some, I want to enjoy it to the fullest. That usually means doing some photography related things. nobody I know is into photography quite like me, so I know I'd soon get complaints about the amount of time I'm taking. And I'm not about to cut my fun short to accommodate others.
Two weeks ago I went plane spotting at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. Spent five hours on the terrace, snapping some 900 pics while listening to the tower communication. That's pure fun to me, and I know others won't appreciate it like i do.
But here's the kicker: when I told people about my trip, some all but invited themselves to join! They couldn't understand that I wanted to do that alone and that 'together it must be more fun'. Well, to me it isn't. So I politely declined.
bucs
Well-known
Sometimes it's better to travel alone as your only limitation would be yourself. This is especially true for trips that would take the normal person outside of his comfort zone. This is my personal opinion of course.
I do travel with my girlfriend sometimes and it is equally as fun but rather a completely different experience
I do travel with my girlfriend sometimes and it is equally as fun but rather a completely different experience
__jc
Well-known
I think one of the great benefits of travelling alone, at least for the purpose of photography, is that morning and evening meal times tend to fall in the hours where the light is sweet and perfect for photography. Alone one has no qualms about having an earlier or later breakfast or dinner and is free to shoot until the light goes or flattens out.
Of course this does not preclude the joys of traveling in company. As has been stated many times here, there are tangible benefits to both.
Of course this does not preclude the joys of traveling in company. As has been stated many times here, there are tangible benefits to both.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Nor have Frances and I any qualms about this when we are travelling together...
Cheers,
R.
Sparrow
Veteran
I spent too much of my time travelling alone on business to get any enjoyment from it when I have a choice.