discussion among solo traveler

I am 68 year old female who travels on RS trips solo---because my husband has not yet retired---and I would like to know if there is anywhere on this site that solo travelers post a little bit about themselves and what trips they are contemplating so that other solo travelers might get to know others and perhaps plan trips together. I have seen this on discussion boards on Rick Steves travel website, but have not found anything similar on this site. I love to travel, and will travel solo by necessity, but would much prefer to meet others and travel with someone I know a little about. I have limited funds and cannot usually afford to pay the single supplement to stay in a room by myself.

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slcherry43111329 over 5 years ago

I am a 74 year old female and have just signed up for the 10/9/18 Egyptian Odyssey trip. This will be my first RS trip and I chose it over others because it includes everything I want to see. Having all meals and airfare included is great. I chose the option of RS finding a roommate for me to avoid the extra fee for a single room. I'm active, exercise 2-3 times a week, walk daily with my dog and do a lot of volunteer work in southern CA.
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terrielavery081226 over 5 years ago in reply to slcherry43111329

I am a 67-year-old female and live in Los Angeles. I am always looking for people to share with me on trips. I am going solo on the Kentucky derby trip that leaves April 28. I don’t know if they have found somebody to share with me yet. I do have a single friend that is also going but we don’t share rooms.
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mfmcf2011906 over 4 years ago in reply to terrielavery081226

I live outside of LA in Oak Park, Ca. am interested in traveling with a roommate.
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terrielavery081226 over 4 years ago in reply to mfmcf2011906

I don’t know where Oak Park is. I live near Marina Del Rey. This year I am booked with three trips. I have been fortunate to find people to travel with me on two of them. Next year I am interested in Malaysia. Maybe we can meet someday.
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slcherry43111329 over 4 years ago in reply to mfmcf2011906

I am in Thousand Oaks. Very close to you. Leaving 10/7 for the Egyptian Odyssey: Cairo, the Nile and Lake Nasser. Let's meet for coffee soon if you like.
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pstaford061123 over 4 years ago in reply to slcherry43111329

Hello slcherry43111329,

I received a copy of your email of today. I am not sure who you mean to contact. I posted a notice some time ago looking for travel partners from the Los Angeles area. I am in West LA. If you meant to contact me my email is pstaford@ucla.edu.
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lscoggins47011122 over 4 years ago in reply to pstaford061123

I guess it was a mistake. I am in Arkansas. Happy traveling anyway.
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GetAwayGirl over 4 years ago in reply to slcherry43111329

I’m in Hesperia, CA area, 60 & single looking at the Egypt Odyssey trip for next Feb. I’d love to hear how your trip goes, what were the highlights etc? Im brand spanking new to RS and am excited to have found it. Thousand Oaks isn’t to far from me.
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slcherry43111329 over 4 years ago in reply to GetAwayGirl

Hi, The trip was amazing. It was more than I expected and the Egyptologist, Michael, was fantastic. He's personable, has a good sense of humor and definitely knows his stuff. My phone # is 805 427-3085 and I'm Sandi.
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slcherry43111329 over 4 years ago in reply to GetAwayGirl

Hi, The trip was amazing. It was more than I expected and the Egyptologist, Michael, was fantastic. He's personable, has a good sense of humor and definitely knows his stuff. My phone # is 805 427-3085 and I'm Sandi.
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m.wells012612 over 4 years ago in reply to slcherry43111329

I agree with Sandi. My wife and I found this Egyptian Odyssey to be a FANTASTIC trip led by a VERY knowledgeable and personable Egyptologist, Micheal Makram (his spelling). What was on offer for us up and down the Nile and Lake Nasser and Cairo and its environs was staggering. Add to the great itinerary and the fabulous Egyptologist a wonderful group of traveling colleagues and hospitable everyday Egyptians. It does not get better. This is Michael Wells.
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slcherry43111329 over 4 years ago in reply to m.wells012612

Hi Michael!
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m.wells012612 over 4 years ago in reply to slcherry43111329

Sandi: Good to hear from you. Thanks for you nice post. always happy to discuss our great adventure together.
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GetAwayGirl over 4 years ago in reply to m.wells012612

Hi m.wells! Your trip sounded great, I going in late Jan 2019. I cant wait! How are the boats for the trips? Im getting the Omar El Khayam and MS Minerva. I know these boats are a few of the very best on the Nile, but are they showing any wear and tear?
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