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I finally tried a group tour to break the solo travel ice
In my experience, it seemed like a smart move to chat with others. Your mileage may vary, but I ended up in a photo where everyone was paired up except me, which felt pretty awkward.
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coral807mo ago
Oh, that typical 'left out' group photo. Classic. It's like they plan these tours to make solo travelers feel extra alone sometimes. I went on one where the guide kept calling me 'the lone wolf' in every shot, which was super helpful for my self-esteem. Honestly, those paired-up moments are just proof that group dynamics can be weirdly high school. Next time, maybe photobomb a couple and claim you're their third wheel on purpose. At least then you own the awkward.
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rileyw577mo ago
Ugh that "lone wolf" comment would've made me cringe too. Those forced group shots always feel so staged.
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the_christopher7mo ago
I get what @coral80 means about the guide calling you "lone wolf," that's pretty rough. But I don't think they plan tours to make you feel bad. Most guides are just trying to be funny or fill silence and totally miss how it lands. They see a couple and fixate on that without realizing it makes anyone solo feel weird. It's less about a plan and more about them being a bit clueless, you know?
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