[webmagine]

Has anyone here ever gone overseas by themselves to just spend some time alone to think about things, find out what really makes you happy, get over something, etc etc.?

Just wondering, does it actually help? If you could also talk about your experience, that would be cool.

By the way, I don't exactly mean "overseas" as in another country, it could be just going to another state aswell.

Thanks ^^

[小甜密]

I've had thought about it. And I will do it if something really big comes up and just want to get away from everything. Besides, I know the perfect place.

[Melitus]

I went to Vietnam all by myself, and I came back wanting more. I went for a self exploration.
It was a worthy experience, not too sure about the plane ticket and etc.
You really get to see how other live and then you begin to wondered and compared to your own.
Vietnam is a very poor country, but the people there never complained, and live how it is.
Next year AFRICA!!!!

[lostieee]

I'll be going back to SKorea at the end of this year. I told everyone around me it's just a holiday but for me it's actually me wanting to go there and escape from all the pressure I'm having right now, with the things going on with my friends and me falling for my best friend's boyfriend... etc. I think going away from the place that makes you upset is a really effective way of growing maturity, I hope it'd be a great experience for me just traveling around by myself.

GO INDEPENDENCE!

[damyoungji]

Although I have never traveled anywhere alone, the escape from home and all the stuff that happens there does help.

Like the time back in grade twelve when I experienced my first time liking a guy so much and there was a lot of drama going on between my friends and him.
I went to Paris for vacation with my family and even though my parents and sibling were around, it took my mind off things and to get back onto track.
The problems don't go away, but at least you get some time to relax and when you are away from home, it is likely that the people involved won't reach you (or as easily).

I am going through rough times this year about personal issues, and I went to New York City (I'm from Ontario) with my sibling.
She went to another state for about two days and I spent my time alone wandering around the streets and exploring tourist attractions.
It was such a good feeling to be alone in a new place since you can do whatever you want at any time since it takes your mind off everything ^=)

[tofu plushie]

I have never done that but, I wish I could. I probably wouldn't though anytime soon though because of my budget and because my parents are over protective over me. I'll probably be like 40 and they'll still insist I can not travel alone.

[taeee]

oh my, i wanna do this... I guess it's just something that people would talk about but never actually do (after a break up). I just recently broke up with my ex, and i'd be lying if this thought never crossed my mind. lol...i wanna go to hawaii, like in 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and meet a beautiful receptionist and escape from all this...

[Kiribati]

I don't see why it has to be overseas. A walk around my block usually does the trick...

[shiawasebeam]

Well, I went to Japan last year and at the time I was trying to get over this guy I liked and yeah, being over there helped me forget about him, although I didn't go over there for that reason :]

[vickstahs]

I also went to VN to do some self-reflection; I came back not needing anymore answers, because I grew wary of the questions.
It definitely did me some good- I know I matured during my trip.

[s h u k e e*]

I broke up with my boyfriend in June.

I went to Hong Kong and Australia in August.

It was amazing.
I felt free and happy and i totally got over him.

[Reagan1986]

Makes you wonder how going overseas helps you get over someone, and long distances relationships have small percentage of success,

[jonogunn]

I was supposed to do this. i was gonna go teaching english in japan and had it all planned out. i wanted to get away from where i live and away from everyone for a bit and start fresh and grow on my own.

unfortunately due to circumstances i didn't go.

i still kinda regret not going.

[kayara<3]

yeh, ive gone overseas just to get away from it all. a while back i went through a bad patch... i was already really tired and stressed out from other things, but i also found out that my bf at the time had been cheating.

i ended up travelling to paris, countryside england and london, and it was really wonderful. i met a whole lot of new people, saw some different sights for a change... it gave me the time to calm down, think things through quietly, and then the opportunity to just forget it all for a while.

time away kinda helps you gain a little perspective, imo, and gives you a bit of fresh inspiration ^^

[seryberry]

i think its a great idea, although i have never done it. me and my bf are thinking about moving to FL jus to get away for awhile.

[greentea:vee xo]

I really wish I could escape somewhere ... somewhere far away from here. I wouldn't be able to go by myself though, I'd probably take a friend. But for me, when I'm all alone, I think about it even more, and when I'm away from it, I miss it even more. I don't think an escape could help me.

[RYUUSEi]

I'll be making my escape in 1 or 2 years, all the way from Sweden to California, baby! I'm going alone and staying for at least 4 years and then hopefully be able to stay there after I'm finished studying too. I want to learn to stand on my two feet and just be by myself and become my own individual away from my family. I think everybody needs that experience to find out who they really are. Kind of like a babybird's parents pushing it off a branch to see if it will fly or not. I hope I will soar high ~


Oh yeah, I also made a short escape this entire summer to HK & Malaysia after my bf broke up with me.
It was ... incredible. Being overseas gives you an entirely different perspective on things.

I have to say, I came back as a different person. Something in me changed.
Even if I only was away for 2 months, it was just an undescribable experience.