Ticktockmy
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Pssst.."living in Muslim countries over many years" might just be a gentle hint...ROFL
Around the world companion!?
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Tin Pot
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You need to travel with someone you know well and trust deeply.
And you need an escape plan for when that person lets you down in the middle of nowhere.
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Not sure I understand this.
Care to elaborate?
Or have you been watching some of Lars Von Trier's films of late?
I hope you aren't advocating leaving some poor male who doesn't come up to scratch in some innocent area of bikology to the jackals.
As to the original question I'd be inclined to set off alone.
But take care and sensible precautions as advised above.
Tin Pot
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I don't think I understand your post either!
I don't think my advice can be much plainer.
I wouldn't support your advice that this young woman should set off around the world alone.
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I was referring to your bit about being let down by what I take to be a man tinpot.
And your post seemed to imply (it said "when", not "if") that the "let down" (an oninously vague phrase) was inevitable.
The reference to Von Trier particularly referred to the films Dogville and Nymphomaniac. Both great films but somewhat dark with regard to human nature, even from folks, particularly men, who may even say all the right things.
With regard to going it alone, some others have suggested the same.
I am of course stressing that the OP should be careful.
And as someone on here said, finding such a companion online (including here) is quite possibly more dangerous than joining up with someone encountered on the road,
Not looking for an argument, but thought I had better explain since you asked - all the best to you and the OP.
And your post seemed to imply (it said "when", not "if") that the "let down" (an oninously vague phrase) was inevitable.
The reference to Von Trier particularly referred to the films Dogville and Nymphomaniac. Both great films but somewhat dark with regard to human nature, even from folks, particularly men, who may even say all the right things.
With regard to going it alone, some others have suggested the same.
I am of course stressing that the OP should be careful.
And as someone on here said, finding such a companion online (including here) is quite possibly more dangerous than joining up with someone encountered on the road,
Not looking for an argument, but thought I had better explain since you asked - all the best to you and the OP.
People, when in trying situations in the middle of nowhere, will end up in conflict with each other. It's basic human nature. Nothing gendered, insidious, or disingenuous about that suggestion.
If you're going on a round the world trip with someone it is of critical importance to know that when the going gets really tough that they'll still have your back even if you're at the level of shouting incoherently at each other.
As an aside, my favourite Lars von Trier work is his acting debut.
If you're going on a round the world trip with someone it is of critical importance to know that when the going gets really tough that they'll still have your back even if you're at the level of shouting incoherently at each other.
As an aside, my favourite Lars von Trier work is his acting debut.
Tin Pot
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Sure - none taken.
Plan for the worst, hope for the best. That would be the underlying philosophy to my advice.
I'm a man, and I would never let down a woman and leave her vulnerable. Unfortunately, on my travels around the world I have met women who have set off with a companion expecting to complete the journey together. For whatever reason the relationship breaks down, friendship or otherwise, and they felt stranded and alone far from home.
So,
Travel with someone you trust
Have an escape plan
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ok, yes, relationships can break down from whatever side/both - not necessarily any blame.
Tin Pot
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Ah, thought for a while upthread that you were being uber politically correct 
Between our ramblings the OP has maybe learned something/been given a few things to think about.
Bloke (and vice versa) should in my opinion be free to sod off if it's all getting too much, after having ensured that they have got to a safish place. Both parties can then decide whether to carry on. Equal.
By coincidence this latest post from the esteemed tom might be of use.
Can't get link paste to work on tab but if OP google's toms bike trip, it's currently the top post.
Between our ramblings the OP has maybe learned something/been given a few things to think about.
Bloke (and vice versa) should in my opinion be free to sod off if it's all getting too much, after having ensured that they have got to a safish place. Both parties can then decide whether to carry on. Equal.
By coincidence this latest post from the esteemed tom might be of use.
Can't get link paste to work on tab but if OP google's toms bike trip, it's currently the top post.
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FTFY. Good read too!
Ask/read someone who's doing it/done it
@Yellow7 should be able to give some good advice, here's his website.
http://www.wallisonwheels.net/
@Yellow7 should be able to give some good advice, here's his website.
http://www.wallisonwheels.net/
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Ta, and i had to look up ftfy - luckily i chose the nicer interpretation.
Tin Pot
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With someone trustworthy I hope.
