out and have fun!”
Traveling solo can be a great experience, but it can also be a bit intimidating at times. I recently found myself in this situation while traveling in Europe. I was feeling a bit lonely in some of the larger cities, so I decided to give a party hostel in Barcelona a try. It had great ratings on Hostelworld, and I figured I would be able to break the ice and make some friends.
Unfortunately, things didn’t turn out the way I had hoped. I arrived on Halloween, and not only was I intimidated by the party atmosphere, I didn’t have a costume. So instead of joining in the festivities downstairs, I stayed in my capsule and felt like a complete loser.
I was feeling pretty low, so I decided to turn to the internet for advice. I asked for help and was overwhelmed by the kind responses I received. People shared their own experiences and offered encouragement. Everyone agreed that nobody really cares about costumes, and that it was important to just put myself out there and have some fun.
So, the next day I followed the advice I had been given and decided to take a walking tour of Barcelona. I figured I would be able to make some friends and get to know the city at the same time.
As it turns out, the advice was spot on. I was able to break the ice and make some friends, and by the end of the tour I was feeling more confident and comfortable in the party hostel atmosphere. I even ended up joining in the festivities and had a really great time.
This experience taught me a valuable lesson: when you’re feeling a bit lost and lonely while traveling, there is always a way to turn things around. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help, and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and make some friends. You never know, it could end up being the best decision you make.