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Originally Posted by photon
I might end up doing a 7-10 day solo trip this year I ended up with more vacation days than my wife but I don't really want to go to the US anywhere currently and a beach vacation in Mexico seems lame by myself.
Japan would be cool but I feel like I'd want to prepare a lot more, learn more of the language, and go for longer (though I can fly standby so would probably be pretty cheap so still might be worth). Maybe I could find a tour group...
Any other places for Sept-Nov that would be good, if I'm by myself then cities are better so I can see stuff.
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I do a lot of solo trips, I'm solo tripping now, currently in London, and have been away since 27 July. There is plenty to see and do as a solo tripper anywhere you go, potentially even moreso since you're in charge of your itinerary and schedule.
Japan and Korea are great choices for you as there are now direct flights from Calgary. You don't need to prepare much, just use Google Translate in conversation mode and you can chat with just about anyone. I met a lot of friends this way; I have one Japanese friend who I've now hung out together with in Bangkok, Singapore, Pattaya, Seoul and Osaka and she doesn't speak a word of English.