I’ve got three weeks of vacation to use up this year, and I’m trying to decide where to go alone. Keep in mind that I’m a 29-year-old Eurofag loser who hasn’t traveled far solo before, so I’d prefer somewhere easy to navigate. Ideally, it should be English-friendly, with contactless payments and mobile data coverage that works with a SIM from my country.I’d like somewhere warm, but I’m not interested in just lying on a beach—I’d rather explore beautiful places, museums, and enjoy art and culture. Big cities with a good mix of raves and history are great too. I’ve always wanted to visit Thailand for the mix of temples, cultural sites, friendly people and easy love but I’m wondering if it’s too complicated for a first solo trip and if I’d manage it in just a few weeks.Alternatively, maybe somewhere closer—like Athens for ancient history and nice weather, or Rome. I’ve also thought about France since I’m into early 20th-century French culture—Impressionism, Proust, etc., but I’m not sure if it’s warm enough there in December.I’m looking for a destination that combines ease of travel, warmer weather, and cultural appeal. If anyone has recommendations for a solo newbie, or tips on how to get cheap tickets, where to book accommodation, or any other advice, I’d really appreciate it. Planning to go in the second half of December.Thanks!
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You won't find anywhere warm in Europe in December aside from the Canaries. If you want sun you'll have to forgo culture. If you want culture you'll have to forgo sun. If you want total ease of travel, then you're not really travelling. Either pick a simple all-inclusive package holiday like the rest of the normalfags, or spend time in a city doing things on the fly. If you want both culture and warmth, you're going to have to go on a long haul trip far outside of Europe. Thailand would be easy for a first time traveller and especially if you have three weeks. You could easily do Bangkok, Phangan and Tao in that time and have a blast, with some culture in the former and just chilling on a hot beach in the latter (though probably expect a bit of rain at that time of year). The place is basically 'civilized' at this point, but you won't see as much culture as you're expecting. I would still heartily recommend it. Thailand is babby's first out of Europe trip these days, and would be an obvious recommendation from me. I spent a month there myself back in the Spring as a solo traveller (second time there) reading books, drinking in bars, seeing the sights, just basically milling about. I'm easy to please though. You might want more culture, but you don't find anything on par with Europe outside of Europe for that. You'll get bored of temples and foreign museums within days. What you really want is some culture, and a lot of warmth - you just don't know it yet. Just bring an ebook with you for cultural enrichment and you'll have weeks to recharge from your busy life.
>>2732472Thanks man, so thailand it is! I hope I will have enough courage as family already discouraging me and they say to go to Spain or Italy instead - but Thailand for me looks warmer in winter and has more variety.What about stomach sickness because of dirty water/food and because of spicy food - is this a problem and should I sign in for the some kind of Vax (not COVID Vax before going)?My first time so I would be worried about people trying to steal my stuff and then I would not be able to do anything even go back without my phone - are these worries real? Let's say I should find apartments (let say - hotel) which is as close as possible to airport and then I should take Uber or something similar to take stuff from airport to hotel? Or in booking.com double booking option (airport tickets + apartment) I can count on some car that would drive me to hotel?How do you pay in the Thailand? Is revolut card with Thai money converted before going abroad good idea?What do you think about Bangkok + Phuket? Or Pattaya?
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